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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter.

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No online, no services, no DLCs, no open-world, no rogulike, no roguelite, no metroidvania, no backtracking. Can't say "no god" cause god participate in one of boss fights. Not on your side. It's just straight line from start to finish. And skill required to get through it. Party like 1989.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 73% — of 11 reviews
Released: 2023-10-23
Developer: chelovekbeznika
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Workshop Geek
    Windows · Linux

    Unique visuals ! Fight relentless waves, exploit key positioning, do a clever build, and unlock permanent upgrades. ℙ𝕏 is a survivor action roguelite from a parallel timeline where 2D arcade games never stopped evolving.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, 1980s 9.9%, Arcade 8.7%

  2. #2 Devastator
    96% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2022
    Dev: RadiangamesPub: 2Awesome Studio
    Windows

    Devastator is a retro-modern arcade twin-stick shooter. Featuring spectacular, fluid visuals (with 4k and 120hz+ support), heart-pounding music and sound, and intuitive, intense, and varied gameplay, Devastator is the ultimate twin-stick shooter for people who love twin-stick shooters!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Arena Shooter 15.7%, Retro 9.1%, 1980s 8.8%

  3. #3 Tanks Target Challenge
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Set Sail Games
    Windows · Mac

    Shoot and smash targets as you navigate through dynamic environments filled with moving targets and obstacles! Unleash your firepower to destroy as many targets as possible before time runs out.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 6.1%

  4. #4 Neon Shooter
    94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Busy B Studios LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Arcade 11.7%, 1980s 8.1%, Action 7.1%

  5. #5 GUN KING
    94% 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 18.4%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, 1980s 16.2%, Old School 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%

  6. #6 Death Ray Manta SE
    93% matchMostly Positive73% of 218 reviews2015
    Dev: The Future Of VideogamesPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Death Ray Manta is an arcade game where you shoot lasers to kill bad guys, flash lights at yourself and move to the next screen to do it all over again. Sorry, no T-Rex.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Arena Shooter 22.4%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 6.7%

  7. #7 SHATTERSHAPE
    92% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gentleman Sasquatch
    Windows

    SHATTERSHAPE is an arcade-style shooter in which you are a lone circle fighting hordes of enemies with evil vertices. SHATTER your enemies with numerous power-ups. ONLY THE ROUND SURVIVE.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Arcade 13.8%, Retro 13.2%, 1980s 7.5%

  8. #8 Orbital Survivor
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: YuzuPulse Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Defy the laws of space and master every trajectory in Orbital Survivor, a 2D survivor-like game where you optimise your movements and shots thanks to gravity. Play as smuggler Cassidy and unleash your arsenal in a ruthless retro-synthwave universe.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 26%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Arcade 7.1%, 1980s 6.3%

  9. #9 Vector Assault 2
    91% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: WizByte Games
    Windows

    Annihilate waves of enemies in this enhanced sequel with better visuals and improved twin stick shooter gameplay.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.1%, Arcade 12.9%, Arena Shooter 12.4%, Retro 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%

  10. #10 ZOMBIE ARENA SURVIVAL
    90% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2023
    Dev: Gfeller Entertainment
    Windows

    Survive in an arena where more and more zombies appear and try to kill you. Kill as many zombies as possible before they kill you.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 36.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Arcade 6.2%, Action 5.6%

  11. #11 ZEROCRON
    89% 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 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Old School 10.2%, 1980s 8.5%, Arcade 8.3%

  12. #12 Solaroids
    89% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Old School 7.6%, Arcade 6.7%

  13. #13 Chromarena
    88% 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 42%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Arcade 6.8%, Action 4.3%

  14. #14 Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
    86% matchPositive98% of 46 reviews2023
    Dev: Herosoft
    Windows

    The iconic stuck-it-to-the-man party game receives an EPIC FREE STORY MODE UPDATE! Rise to the challenge of the evil Shogun Han Gorou!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Arcade 7.3%, Top-Down 4.9%

  15. #15 Super Space Serpent SE
    87% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: Petrus-GamesPub: Verenigde Producties.vzw
    Windows

    80's vector style Twin stick action with a booming soundtrack and permadeath.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Retro 9.6%, Arcade 9.4%, 1980s 8.1%

  16. #16 Survivor
    86% 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: Arena Shooter 30.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Arcade 6.7%, Top-Down 4.3%

  17. #17 Blipper
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Overwound Entertainment
    Windows

    Blipper is a twinstick arcade shooter with a retro scifi vibe and an element of bullet hell. Destroy waves of neon enemies across multiple arenas while dodging attackers and incoming fire.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.7%, Arena Shooter 22.8%, Retro 11.4%, Arcade 9.8%, 1980s 5%

  18. #18 WE ARE DOOMED
    84% 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 52.2%, Arena Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Action 6.1%, Arcade 5.5%

  19. #19 Iron Fisticle
    84% matchVery Positive84% of 513 reviews2014
    Dev: Confused PelicanPub: Curve Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A modern take on the classic arcade arena shooter. Taking inspiration from an entire generation of action games, Iron Fisticle builds on classic titles like Gauntlet and Robotron while adding over 100 collectible items, an RPG style upgrade system and local multiplayer.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.6%, Arena Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down 6.4%, Retro 6%

  20. #20 Whisker Cowboy
    83% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Agility Horse
    Windows

    Whisker Cowboy is a survival with roguelite elements. Play as a cowboy cat with revolver loaded with special bullets. Begin the hunt for invisible ghosts. Star with observing enemies, predicting their movements and destroying everyone wave after wave.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 34.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down 4.5%, Shooter 3.8%

  21. #21 Alien Death Mob
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows

    Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Arena Shooter 9.1%, Old School 6.5%

  22. #22 Ogo
    81% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
    Dev: Tubby Turtle Studios
    Windows

    Ogo is an arcade twin-stick shooter where you control yin and yang to defeat your enemies, complete varied levels or just relax in different endless game modes.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Arcade 10.3%, Arena Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 8%

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    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 704 reviews2025
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.2%, Arena Shooter 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Arcade 8.8%, Top-Down 4.8%

  24. #24 CyberPigeon
    82% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Brian Voll
    Windows

    Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdown.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Retro 6.5%

  25. #25 Split Drive
    81% 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 26.1%, Arena Shooter 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Retro 6%, Shooter 4.9%

  26. #26 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
    79% matchVery Positive91% of 1,088 reviews2007
    Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Arcade 14.4%, Arena Shooter 11.3%, Retro 10.3%

  27. #27 Curved Space
    78% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2021
    Dev: Only By Midnight Ltd.Pub: Maximum Games
    Windows

    Curved Space is an intense arcade-style twin-stick shooter that takes the classic formula and plunges it into the weirdest reaches of space. Battle cosmic space-invading spiders across curved landscapes where bullets hug the terrain while the horizon drops sharply out of sight.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Retro 7%

  28. #28 Retro Rocket Raiders
    80% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: Zed Zeek
    Windows

    An old school fast action twin stick shmup, featuring more than 20 weapons that you can equip your ship with and 30 different enemies

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Retro 12.6%, Arcade 11%, Top-Down 6.6%

  29. #29 Total Tank Tapout
    79% 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: Arena Shooter 33.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 29.6%, Arcade 11%, Old School 8.1%, Action 6.6%

  30. #30 GyroGunner
    77% 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 32.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Arcade 9.1%, 1980s 8.2%, Retro 6.7%

  31. #31 WAVEBEAM
    76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Ryan Collins
    Windows · Mac

    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: Arena Shooter 35.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 33.2%, Arcade 8.2%, Top-Down 5.4%, Shooter 4.8%

  32. #32 Arc’s Glitch Defender
    76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Nordlys Coders
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Save the galaxy? Boring. Dylo wants the fame. Master breakneck speeds in this ego-fueled arena shooter. Blast through the Shadows, feed your pride, and uncover the dark secret behind a 'perfect' Utopia. Speed is your weapon; hesitation is a glitch.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Arena Shooter 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Arcade 8.3%, Top-Down 5.9%

  33. #33 Orbital Overdrive
    74% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
    Dev: Horsefly GamesPub: Coyote Time Publishing
    Windows

    A roguelite twin-stick arena shooter where your score IS your currency. Blast through enemy waves, then spend your hard-earned points on weapons and upgrades, or bank them as XP to power up permanently. Hundreds of builds. One more run.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 27%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Old School 7.7%, Arcade 7.3%

  34. #34 Let it ride!
    75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Retro DecadancePub: Radio Decadance
    Windows

    SkiFree meets Survivors! Shred down a procedural mountain, blasting monsters to hard-rock Christmas tunes. Dodge trees, jump enemies, and yes—you can run over squirrels. Fast-paced winter chaos for any season!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.1%, 1980s 9.9%, Arcade 9.4%

  35. #35 Steel Alcimus
    77% matchPositive86% of 42 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 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Old School 8.6%, 1980s 8.5%, Arcade 7.8%

  36. #36 Super Blue Square
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: FNDK
    Windows

    Step into the fast-paced world of Super Blue Square, where simplicity meets intense arcade action! In this top-down 2D twin-stick shooter, you'll face waves of relentless enemies in a vibrant, ever-changing battlefield.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 8%, Shooter 6.5%

  37. #37 Hyper Frenzy
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
    Dev: Daniel Brendel
    Windows

    Hyper Frenzy is a free arena-styled singleplayer 2D space shooter using top-down perspective. Fight in different modes against bots, collect various items and use one of the plenty weapons to defeat your opponents. Create your own maps and gametypes.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Arcade 9.5%, 1980s 8.9%, Retro 8.3%

  38. #38 Gunstorm
    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Cornutopia Software
    Windows

    Gunstorm is a space shooter loaded with playability. Wave after wave of alien craft attack your agile ship. Use the mouse to control your ship at the speed of thought in a perfectly balanced game that starts easy and gradually gets more difficult.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, 1980s 14.1%, Arcade 9%, Old School 8.4%

  39. #39 Avenger Sharks
    71% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2024
    Dev: Tristan Greaves
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Avenger Sharks is a retro twin-stick shooter. Featuring sharks. OUT FOR VENGEANCE. Save your fishy friends! Destroy the evils of the deep! Collect power-ups, health potions and upgrades! Invoke the sheer fury of FISH FRENZY or your dinosaur friends to even the odds!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 39.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 33.9%, 1980s 5.7%, Old School 5.2%, Shooter 4.1%

  40. #40 Alien Outpost
    72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: RETROPE STUDIOS
    Windows

    Alien Outpost an adrenaline-pumping 2.5D twin-stick shooter places you at a remote outpost besieged by relentless waves of alien invaders

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Old School 5.6%, Shooter 4.9%

  41. #41 Retromancer
    73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: Spinfoam Games
    Windows · Mac

    What happens when nostalgia and necromancy mix? A Retromancer happens! Grab a few friends, choose your champions, and battle your way through 6 brutal zones filled with screeching bats, burrowing worms, deranged cultists, and giant ants.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Arena Shooter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Arcade 8.3%, Retro 8.3%

  42. #42 Storm Mined
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hémisphère gauche
    Windows · Linux

    Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, 1980s 9.7%, Arcade 8.4%, Old School 7.5%

  43. #43 Cyberpulse
    70% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: Scherzo GamesPub: Digital Tribe
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Slam your way through waves of viruses and hurl your friends through cyberspace in this flashy arcade thrower that combines classic twin-stick action with inventive physics for an electrifying adventure.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.9%, Arena Shooter 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Arcade 7.7%, Top-Down 6%

  44. #44 Vector Assault
    73% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2015
    Dev: WizByte Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Vector Assault is a fast paced twin stick shooter where you have to survive a onslaught of enemy attackers.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 13.3%, 2D 4.3%

  45. #45 ULTRA CORE DIVE
    68% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: AslaekrPub: Tuupa Records Ltd.
    Windows

    SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 5.4%, Shooter 5.3%

  46. #46 Space Smash
    71% matchVery Positive89% of 53 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    A retro-style, fast-paced, and addictive shoot 'em up. A throwback to the classic arcade games of the 80s. Great for playing while waiting in line for another game. 🎮 (shmup)

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Arena Shooter 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Old School 8.8%, Arcade 7.4%

  47. #47 Blocky McBlockFace
    71% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2019
    Dev: BicBoi Bangers
    Windows

    Dominate blocks as a block.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Arcade 9%, Old School 6.2%

  48. #48 Bionic Tadpole
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SaGa76
    Windows

    A run-n-gun, non-stop action platformer-shooter! Pick up a weapon. A jetpack. A force shield. All while evading bullet-hell madness! Oh, and be mindful not to let your gun overheat...

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Retro 10.9%, Arcade 7.5%, 1980s 6.2%

  49. #49 Mobile Astro
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 182 reviews2016
    Dev: Raxasoft Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Retro 14.1%, Action 10.9%, Arcade 10.3%

  50. #50 Black Widow: Recharged
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 52 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend your spider web from an onslaught of bugs in this frenetic revival of the cult classic twin-stick shooter, all while jamming to an infectious original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Arcade 9.9%, 1980s 9.8%, Retro 6.7%

  51. #51 MewMew PewPew
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gäng Gäng Studios
    Windows

    The dinosaurs have brought the fight to the wrong cat’s territory. Mess with MewMew, get the PewPew: It’s time to send the dinos right back to extinction.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.1%, Arena Shooter 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Arcade 6.6%, Retro 6.6%

  52. #52 ReversiBot
    66% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2023
    Dev: Yeongho Kim
    Windows

    The roles of keyboard and mouse will be reversed

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 37.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 32.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 7.7%, Top-Down 5.4%

  53. #53 Snake-A-Roid
    65% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Arcade Badgers Limited
    Windows · Linux

    Vector-like Arcade action!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 50.4%, Arcade 14.8%, Old School 10.1%, Retro 7.7%, Minimalist 6.6%

  54. #54 Spacer Rescue: To Valhalla
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Colossal Robot Studios
    Windows · Mac

    In a universe full of opportunity and fortune as a Spacer two things are true: Space is really dangerous and big and two always remember to get paid. Pay your debts and stay safe!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 5.6%

  55. #55 Vectoroids
    69% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Blast your way through waves of asteroids and UFOs in Arcade Classic Mode. Team up in 4-Player Co-Op, then battle friends in Deathmatch and Last Man Standing across 5 different battle maps. Chase those arcade highscores while keeping the nostalgia alive!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, 1980s 11%, Old School 9.8%, Arcade 9.3%

  56. #56 Monday Meltdown
    63% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2026
    Dev: NF MynsterPub: Footstomp Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Fast. Bloody. 8-Player Mayhem. Dominate. Taunt. Repeat. Free. No strings attached. Ever.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Shooter 5.4%, Top-Down 5.4%

  57. #57 Augurium Mortis
    65% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: SID-8
    Windows · Linux

    A distant world in a dystopian future, separated from her squad Amy Sol finds herself being ambushed by enemy forces looking for revenge. Pilot her nimble hovercraft to blow up as many mechs as possible in this fast-paced arena top-down shooter.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Arcade 7.9%, Top-Down 4.6%

  58. #58 VAPOR TANKS
    66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Basement Dweller Games
    Windows

    Explore Cyberspace in VAPOR TANKS, an arcade 3D shooter with a focus on satisfying gameplay, addictive replayability, and surrealist visuals. It features a 30 level long single player, including modes such as Time Trials, Arcade, and a One Hit death mode

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26%, Arena Shooter 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, 1980s 12%, Arcade 8%

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