- #1 Undercroft Warriors
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 502 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Difficult 9.4%
- #2 Steel Alcimus
96% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Score Attack 7.9%
- #3 Storm Mined
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Inspired by the cult classic Mine Storm, Storm Mined modernizes arcade space shooting with rogue-lite upgrades and rhythm-based stages.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Score Attack 8.6%
- #4 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
94% matchVery Positive92% of 758 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shooter 6%
- #5 Starfighter Neon
95% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Retro 5.7%
- #6 Neon Fighter
94% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Score Attack 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12.2%
- #7 Exovore
93% 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 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shooter 6.2%
- #8 Solaroids
92% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Score Attack 8.1%
- #9 Kalzor: 2000
91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Roley Games
Windows
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Space 10.5%, Difficult 9.7%
- #10 Space Smash
91% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2019
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Difficult 9.5%
- #11 XIIZEAL
90% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Difficult 11.3%, Score Attack 8.5%
- #12 Never Not Shooting
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Hand Cannon Games
Windows
Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Difficult 7.1%, Score Attack 6.9%
- #13 GyroGunner
88% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows
An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Score Attack 8.8%, Shooter 7.1%
- #14 Chippy
87% matchVery Positive91% of 1,174 reviews2019
Dev: Facepunch Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Difficult 9%
- #15 Aqua Populo
89% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Newbuild-C
Windows · Linux
Pilot your sub through waves of angry sea-life and punishing bosses in this aquatic twin-stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 11%, Shooter 6%
- #16 SUPER FLAIL
86% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Difficult 11.8%, Score Attack 9.2%
- #17 Orchid Glitter
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Score Attack 10.4%, Arcade 5.1%
- #18 Marimoth
85% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Nether Lamp
Windows
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Score Attack 10.3%, Arcade 8.8%, Difficult 8.6%
- #19 Warcat Parade
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Score Attack 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 6.7%
- #20 XenoFeud
84% 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 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Score Attack 9.5%, Space 8.8%
- #21 Cyberhunt
82% matchVery Positive85% of 2,850 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Space 9.1%
- #22 TRIZEAL Remix
83% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14%, Difficult 12.2%, Shooter 6.8%
- #23 Nebula
81% matchVery Positive87% of 186 reviews2023
Dev: JuTek Pixel
Windows
Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Space 11.1%
- #24 In The Valley of Death -Prologue-
82% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: stdio.gypsy
Windows
In the Valley of Death is a color-based hack and slash twin-stick shooter, where the player controls Red and Blue as they dash, slash, and shoot their way through challenging levels as they attempt to make it to the Valley of Death.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 8.1%
- #25 GUN KING
79% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: FROGBERT
Windows · Mac · Linux
GUN KING is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with unique gun mods that lets you play your way. Unlock and equip powerful gun mods to create wild synergies, amp up your firepower, and blast through hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Old School 6.8%
- #26 Asteroids... But Roguelite
80% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Ghost Goats Games
Windows
Start off as a weak ship with a simple attack and fight through waves of enemies, earning currency in order to purchase upgrades for your ship. The never ending waves of enemies grow in number, power, and variety as you progress. Purchase upgrades to keep pace with them.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Score Attack 11.3%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%
- #27 Vectrix
81% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: Poco a PocoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Vectrix is a rhythmic, techno, top-down shoot 'em up with a synthwave soundtrack and a grid of enemies based on John Conway's "Game of Life" cellular automaton!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Retro 9.4%, Bullet Hell 9.1%
- #28 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Score Attack 12.1%, Space 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%, Shooter 8.7%
- #29 Little Elf Tanks
77% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Friendly Fire Software
Windows
A bombastic bug busting adventure! Play as one of four playable characters in their quest to to free their fellow elves from the clutches of an evil army of spiders. If they crawl, blast em all! Let nothing stand in your way.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Shooter 7.2%
- #30 Escape the Kreegan
78% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Entropy Is Software Development
Windows · Linux
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 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Space 10.5%
- #31 ULTRABUGS
79% 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 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Difficult 9.6%
- #32 Horde Of Plenty
77% 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 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 7.2%
- #33 Golden Hornet
76% matchVery Positive93% of 179 reviews2017
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Difficult 12%, Old School 7.8%
- #34 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
74% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Difficult 12.1%, Score Attack 6.6%
- #35 Breakpoint
74% matchVery Positive97% of 236 reviews2020
Dev: Studio AesthesiaPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Breakpoint is a twin-stick slasher where your weapons explode. Break through the swarm to claim your spot on the online leaderboard.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Score Attack 10.6%, Difficult 9.4%
- #36 ZEROCRON
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: T.R.S.
Windows
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Old School 8.9%, Shooter 6.5%
- #37 VCTR
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Enter Grip
Windows
Shoot. Dash. Collect. Upgrade. VCTR is a kinetic arcade shooter where two simple actions create countless strategies. Read the field. Choose when to act. And turn the chaotic battlefield into a dance of high-risk, high-reward play.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 7.3%, Score Attack 6.4%
- #38 Circuit Breakers
75% matchMixed58% of 116 reviews2015
Dev: Triverske
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Talented and ferocious weapon experts needed to eliminate a dangerous mechanical menace that threatens the existence of humanity. Up to six positions available. Benefits include traveling the world to eliminate robots.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Score Attack 8.1%
- #39 ULTRA CORE DIVE
71% matchPositive100% of 12 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 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Score Attack 8.1%
- #40 Rheum
73% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Difficult 13.4%, Shooter 7.7%
- #41 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 8.7%, Score Attack 6.2%
- #42 DOOMTANK
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Unibear Studio
Windows
DOOMTANK is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter designed to put you in the hot seat. Enter an ever-changing room straight from the depths of Hell and slay its inhabitants.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 6.3%
- #43 Xerminus
70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Bugnie
Windows
Survive randomized waves of enemies in top down arena combat. No upgrades or roguelite elements. No survivors.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Shooter 6.6%
- #44 DELTAZEAL
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Difficult 7.2%, Score Attack 6%
- #45 cyber_serpent
69% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: Q-Bit Digital
Windows · Mac
slither and shoot, but don't run out of space! cyber_serpent is an arcade twin-stick shooter combined with snake. compete for a global high score in this modern take on retro classics as you face infinite waves of polygonal enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Score Attack 11.1%
- #46 Operation Zero
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Grab your biggest gun and jump into this story-driven top-down run-and-gun sci-fi arcade shooter starring the ultimate bio-engineered hero-manchild TASKILLER!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Old School 6.5%
- #47 Astro Fighters
68% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Shooter 8.1%, Space 8%
- #48 HYPERWIRED
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SIDRALGAMESPub: SelectaPlay
Windows
Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Difficult 11.3%
- #49 Acid Web
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Text Garden
Windows · Linux
Challenge your reflexes and defend your web from an onslaught of strange creatures to the beat of a dynamic, generative acid techno soundtrack in this all-nonsense arcade-style twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 6.8%
- #50 Devileader
70% 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 24%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Score Attack 7.9%, Space 6.9%
- #51 Cycle 28
70% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cycle 28 is an intense momentum-based space shooter driven by a cinematic orchestral soundtrack. A game where the physics, the music, and the fight to survive combine to pull you into a place where nothing else exists... just you, your ship, and the need to do better.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Score Attack 10.4%
- #52 Shapefighter
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: oatware
Windows · Linux
Shapefighter is an arcade-style, twin-stick shooter where you blast through 5 stages of pure shape onslaught. Shoot and dodge shapes that will swarm you in a ever-changing formations. Defeat all 5 bosses and take down the shape invasion!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Score Attack 12.9%, Space 8.5%
- #53 Reinforced Machine
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Astral Punch Studios Pty Ltd
Windows
A fast-paced mech arena shooter mixing arcade intensity with skill-based unlocks. Unleash powerful ultimate forms, mix and match skills to define your playstyle, and master each unique combat machine to unlock their signature abilities.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Score Attack 7.7%
- #54 Crisis Wing
68% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Pieslice Productions
Windows · Mac
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Difficult 12%, Score Attack 7.7%
- #55 Rysen
69% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Score Attack 10.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Old School 8.2%
- #56 Sophstar
66% matchVery Positive100% of 103 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Score Attack 8.1%, Space 7.9%
- #57 Alpha Force Zero
69% 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 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Space 7.8%, Shooter 7.5%
- #58 AstroViking
67% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: Artii Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
AstroViking is a horde-survival shoot em' up with RPG elements! Forge your own superpowered Viking with 60+ upgrade nodes and take on an endless swarm of aliens!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Score Attack 9.6%
- #59 Pangaroids
67% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Adam Wozniak
Windows · Mac
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Score Attack 9.2%, Space 8.3%
- #60 Crystal Comet
66% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: RewdanSprites
Windows
An old-school chaotic twin stick space shoot em' up. You are not the hero - you're part of a squad! - Play single player with the AI or drop in / drop out local co-op!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Score Attack 8.7%, Space 7.7%