- #1 Chuck Meowrris
97% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: WhyNot?
Windows
Play as the special agent Chuck Meowrris, as you attempt to complete Dr. Kibblesworth's Gauntlet of Randomness. With nine lives and five different classes, can you complete the entirety of the Gauntlet of Randomness and defeat Dr. Kibblesworth?
Why similar: Action 24.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Indie 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Roguelite 13.4%
- #2 Moss Destruction
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Shotgun with Glitters
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced rogue-lite with procedurally generated, action packed levels. Rank up and install Mech Tech upgrades from an overstock! Snap on ability cartridges to your battle-mech, slay huge bosses through 3 distinctive worlds and guide your tiny green heroes towards victory!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Action 23.6%, Indie 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Roguelite 12%
- #3 Reviser
96% match7 user reviews57% of 7 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 27.2%, Action 25.3%, Indie 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 9%
- #4 ArchRobo - Robotic Annihilation
95% matchPositive86% of 21 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 22%, Action 19.5%, Indie 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Co-op 8.3%
- #5 Nom Nom Apocalypse
94% 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 28.6%, Indie 22%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Co-op 8.2%
- #6 Anstorm
93% matchVery Positive82% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: Shiv
Windows
Simple and gripping gameplay most commonly as a classical arcade shooter. The game consists of short levels which is perfect for short breaks to relax.
Why similar: Action 28%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.9%, Indie 20.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.2%
- #7 Return to Sector 9
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 26 reviews2020
Dev: Pug Fugly Games
Windows
Spread across a campaign mode and 8 mini games, take on a variety of missions from bug hunts, protection detail, desperate last stands and rescue missions!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.1%, Action 31.7%, Indie 23.7%, Shooter 12.6%
- #8 A.I. Invasion
94% matchMostly Negative35% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: GameArt Studio GmbH
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A.I. Invasion is an action-loaded top-down-shooter in a futuristic setting. The superior machines subjugated the universe. In a wide range of missions you take the role of a soldier and equip and command a team of special units to reclaim the planet system.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Action 18.4%, Indie 14.2%, Strategy 7.6%
- #9 DRONES AND RUINS
91% 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 25.9%, Indie 19.6%, Action 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #10 Eliosi's Hunt
91% matchMixed67% of 82 reviews2017
Dev: TDZ Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.9 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 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Action 16.8%, Difficult 11.9%, Indie 10.8%
- #11 TACTICAL
90% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Gameface Games Ltd
Windows
TACTICAL is a challenging combination of puzzle and top-down shooter. You have one objective: eliminate all of the security robots. The catch is that you must not be discovered and only shots to the back will be effective.
Why similar: Action 28.4%, Indie 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Tactical 16.5%, Strategy 12.1%
- #12 HotHead
89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Sean Baker
Windows
Play as HotHead as he rids the world of pesky monsters.
Why similar: Action 28.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Indie 21.8%, Shooter 11%, Retro 9.6%
- #13 Mark One
87% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Orfeas Eleftheriou
Windows
Robots built by humans are retaliating. Step in to dispose rogue robots, defeat powerful foes and save the human race in this sci-fi action shooter.
Why similar: Action 33.9%, Indie 26.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Sci-fi 7.3%
- #14 Infinitesimal Point
89% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: Small Room Games
Windows
Main character has been attacked by a strange creature, and gets into the off-world through the portal. Here he faces a long journey where every new step is a danger. Crowds of foes will turn his way into hardship.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Action 24.2%, Indie 18.6%, Difficult 17.1%, Co-op 15.8%
- #15 Atomic Heist
86% 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 24.4%, Action 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Indie 14.2%, Difficult 12.9%
- #16 Over My Dead Pixel
86% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: Minosh Digital
Windows
Over My Dead Pixel is a top down shooter where you command antivirus software to defend your computer from malware. Beware, firing your weapons will shrink your playspace. Maneuver deftly to avoid the enemies and the walls, as one single hit means restarting.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.9%, Action 28.4%, Difficult 20.9%, Indie 20.8%
- #17 Bug Blast
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 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 31.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Roguelite 13.5%, Action 11.5%, Shooter 9.7%
- #18 Destruction
88% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: raccoon
Windows
Destruction is a game that destroys enemies up to 25 stages. A variety of powerful enemies will attack you. Don't let your guard down and use three modes and a variety of skills to destroy your enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Action 22.8%, Difficult 17.6%, Indie 17.6%, Shooter 12%
- #19 Banana Belt Miner
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Roaring pixel
Windows
a fast-paced twin-stick space shooter where humanity discovers that bananas are the most powerful energy source in the universe, Upgrade your ship, defeat massive enemy warships, and survive endless waves of enemies as you carve your path through the deep space of the banana belt..
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.9%, Action 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Retro 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.3%
- #20 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
81% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Roguelite 16%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.1%, Action 10.1%, Difficult 10%
- #21 Galaxy Champions TV
82% matchVery Positive92% of 121 reviews2018
Dev: aQuadiun
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Galaxy Champions TV is a super intense top-down closed arena shooter game inspired by the classic arcade game Smash TV. Get powerful weapons and power-ups, kill huge amounts of enemies, level up, unlock upgrades and beat all the bosses to become the champion of the most violent TV show of all time!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29%, Action 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Indie 14.1%, Difficult 10%
- #22 Halo: Spartan Assault
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,811 reviews2014
Dev: Vanguard GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 13.8 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 29.2%, Action 22.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.6%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Shooter 8.7%
- #23 Drifting in Space
82% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Tobias Hendricks
Windows · Mac
Drifting in Space is an action Rogue-lite for those with a love for difficult games. Inspired by the uncertainty of space itself along with all the movies, literature and games that accompany it. Enjoy crossing this dark and dangerous rendition of the cosmos.
Why similar: Action 32.1%, Indie 24.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%, Roguelite 6.7%
- #24 Death Carnival
74% 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 24.3%, Action 19.1%, Indie 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Co-op 11.2%
- #25 Lost Potato
78% matchVery Positive94% of 230 reviews2020
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Lost Potato is a minimalistic top-down roguelite where you can't damage enemies directly. Push them into spikes, reflect bullets and help a young potato find its way out of a jungle filled with man-eating tribes!
Why similar: Action 22.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.3%, Indie 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #26 Unknown Scrolls
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Games GamesPub: Games games
Windows
Become the Mighty Mage. Head out on an epic quest to purge hellish creatures from the Land of Elements. Discover ancient Unknown Scrolls and combine them for better attacks and protection from your enemies.
Why similar: Action 30.1%, Indie 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Difficult 13.9%, Shooter 9.5%
- #27 Legion of Scorn
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Phoenix Resurrection Games
Windows
Retro, twin-stick shooter based in sci-fi and cyberpunk roots. Battle through the Legion.exe research arena against the latest in military robotics technology. The only way to earn your freedom is to battle your way through countless waves of enemies and survive the Legion of Scorn.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Indie 14.4%, Retro 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.9%
- #28 Metronium
80% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Blake PiercePub: Pierced Games
Windows
You are in the Metronium, a realm of cyber space ruled by the Creator. You are known as the user, the chosen one and savior of the Drivers who have been inflicted by the Trojans. Fight through the horde of Trojans to complete your objectives and take down the father of the Trojans, the Creator.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.8%, Action 28.8%, Indie 22.2%, Retro 17.2%
- #29 Ship Fight
83% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: FSG games
Windows
Set sail and battle it out! Fight the unforgiving single-player mode, share your glory with up to four players in cooperative, or turn against your allies in versus. Ready? Ship Fight!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31%, Indie 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Action 21.3%
- #30 Resistance is Fruitile
78% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: PhasePixel
Windows · Mac
Resistance is Fruitile is a challenging retro twin stick shooter with co-op play that's jam-packed with sinister fruit monsters and plenty of firepower to take them on!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Action 18.7%, Indie 14.7%, Difficult 6.9%
- #31 Livelock
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 896 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 25.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Co-op 16.1%, Action 15.8%, Indie 8.6%
- #32 Super Shootout
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Super Moon Games
Windows
Super Shootout is a top-down, roguelike shooter set in a stadium on an alien world. Leave a wake of destruction with powerful pickups sent down by the roaring crowd. Fight, die, and fight again to the top of the online leaderboard.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Action 18.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Retro 6.5%
- #33 Sniper Fodder
79% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2018
Dev: War game studioPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Inspired by the classic Amiga 500, you take on the role of a sniper, eliminating all the enemies without showing you.
Why similar: Action 41.4%, Indie 31.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%
- #34 Peace Data
75% matchVery Positive90% of 209 reviews2020
Dev: BITach
Windows
Peace Data — hard "Roguelike" game, in which you have to play for Bitard, saving Rusland from the tyranny of the authorities that destroyed the opposition and led the country to ruin, making slaves of citizens.
Why similar: Action 25%, Indie 19.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #35 Guacomole
72% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Cody Harmon
Windows · Mac
GUACOMOLE is a classic arcade shooter with a twist... Survive endless waves of chip enemies with only one bullet. A seamless cross between classics such as Pong and Asteroids. Enjoy a challenging and strategical experience that will leave you hungry for more!
Why similar: Difficult 20.1%, Action 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Indie 16.5%, Shooter 10.9%
- #36 The Mad House Season One
65% 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 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Action 20.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #37 THOTH
76% matchVery Positive84% of 522 reviews2016
Dev: Carlsen GamesPub: Double Fine Presents
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
THOTH is a challenging twin-stick shooter you can conquer alone or cooperatively with a friend. Each stage is handcrafted to test coordination and puzzle-solving skills. Colorful minimalist graphics combine with an intense unnerving soundtrack, making for an exciting mix of art and arcade.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.7%, Action 25.2%, Indie 19.9%, Difficult 17.2%
- #38 Christmas Rampage
74% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows
Christmas Rampage is a 2D twin-stick shooter game. A fun adventure of Rudolph v2.0 in a shooting rampage eliminating evil Santa and his minions from ruining the spirit of Christmas. May the spirit of good buffs and useful weapons be with you in defeating Santa's diabolical creations and minions!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36%, Action 33.4%, Indie 25.7%, 2D 4.8%
- #39 Retro Space Shooter
75% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Gable Games
Windows
Retro Space Shooter is a refreshingly modern 3D physics-based implementation of a top-down retro arcade space shooter. Expertly pilot your drone ship through an onslaught of enemy fire and fight seemingly endless waves of enemy ships and bosses.
Why similar: Action 42.5%, Indie 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Retro 8.7%
- #40 Inferno 2
76% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Inferno 2 is an intense, atmospheric twin-stick adventure-shooter. Blast through 80+ levels full of enemies and secrets while upgrading your ship the way you want.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Action 17%, Indie 13.1%, Retro 8.5%
- #41 P-3 Biotic
77% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: BatCat Games
Windows
P-3 Biotic is an intense twin-stick shooter featuring advanced real-time lighting and gorgeous particle effects. Pilot the MK4s nano-ship inside a petri dish against 14 waves of infectious bacteria as they attempt to destroy the Nucleus, a bio-engineered organism growing at the center of the dish.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.6%, Action 30.8%, Indie 22.6%
- #42 Kill The Humans
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Cold Beverage StudiosPub: Walsh Technologies Corp
Windows
Heavily armed homicidal robots have taken over Weapons Laboratory Delta Five. Something sinister is afoot in the dimly lit corridors of the science complex. Your mission: commandeer the last functional X-4 battle mech, breach the magnetically shielded entrance and wipe them out!
Why similar: Action 37%, Indie 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, 2D 5.8%
- #43 Smash Hyper Drive
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gare Games
Windows · Mac
It's 2025 and the country's mega research facility has gone bad. You are a lowly security guard gunning for his paycheck. Fight your way out in this twin-stick shooter. Reminiscent of Smash TV and the likes of Xeno Crisis.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Indie 10.8%, Retro 10.1%, Action 8.3%
- #44 Hex.Plan.X
66% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Fandango
Windows
Retro-style sci-fi top-down shooter and strategy game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Action 13.1%, Shooter 9.2%, Indie 6.2%
- #45 Space Redemption
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: SamDeePub: BekkerDev Studio
Windows
Space Redemption is a 2D shooter in which the protagonist is assigned the role of the savior of mankind!
Why similar: Action 19.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.6%, Indie 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Difficult 10.4%
- #46 Superstition BlackCat
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LUDO Thinking
Windows
A roguelite where superstitions take shape as items! Face enemies, collect drops with negative effects that can be traded for advantages. Explore always different rooms, with challenges inspired by beliefs that make us think twice before taking a risk.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Co-op 10.5%, Action 10.4%, Difficult 9%
- #47 Xeno Crisis
71% matchVery Positive87% of 209 reviews2019
Dev: Bitmap Bureau
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Action 10.3%, Retro 9.1%, Shooter 7.9%
- #48 The Neurochemical Conjob
63% 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 32.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Action 14.5%, Shooter 12.9%, Indie 6.2%
- #49 Realm Hacker
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: KaiChih TsengPub: KAICHIH Games
Windows
Realm Hacker is a game based on cyber worlds and hackers, allowing you to manipulate characters while building blocks, while using dexterous movement to pass the game level.
Why similar: Action 37.2%, Indie 28.6%, Difficult 9.8%, Retro 7.6%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #50 Steel Dungeon 钢铁地牢
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Roamers.studioPub: NeutronStar.studio
Windows
Invasion of the killing machines!Driving your vehiclesand enter the STEELDUNGEON to destroy them. Rougelike TPS . Now surports gamepad and keyboard&mouse.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.3%, Indie 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Roguelite 17.9%, Sci-fi 10.3%
- #51 ニンジャスレイヤー : AREA 4643
69% matchVery Positive99% of 113 reviews2018
Dev: DeathMofuMofuPub: Diehardtales Games
Windows · Mac
**NOW ON SALE!!** AREA 4643 is the cyberpunk action shooting game. It's based on the cyberpunk city Neo-Saitama and Ninja Slayer universe.
Why similar: Action 42.8%, Indie 32%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%
- #52 Knights In A Different SpaceTime
57% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Destreon Games
Windows
A Knight with a gun. Something's happened to time. Deadly robots invading. A twin-stick, action, top down shooter, with in depth gun customization, special abilities, and classic swords. Shoot your way through linear levels and secrets, and develop the ultimate guns and futuristic weapons.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Difficult 14.4%, Action 12.1%, Tactical 8.3%
- #53 Space Pew
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Raketlaboratoriet
Windows · Linux
Blast your friends in this multiplayer arena space dogfight gravity thruster shooter combat thingamajig! Pilot agile ships through terrain or just blow your way through. Supports LAN and online play. Includes level editor and Steam Workshop support for endless community content.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.9%, Action 22.2%, Indie 15.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Retro 8.5%
- #54 Monsters!
71% matchPositive85% of 33 reviews2016
Dev: QuadraTron Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Monsters! is a dual stick shooter with a retro feel complete with pixel art and leaderboards to achieve that good ol’ arcade feel.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.4%, Action 35.1%, Indie 18%, 2D 5.6%
- #55 Galaxy Highways
56% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Difficult 14.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 8.5%
- #56 Ricochet Blur
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MaFFaKa
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ricochet Blur is a fast-paced top-down shooter where your bullets bounce off walls. Kill all the armed demons and uncover the secrets of the mystery world.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Action 13.5%, Shooter 7.6%, Indie 6.9%
- #57 Mini-Dead
67% matchVery Positive94% of 910 reviews2018
Dev: Alec SmithPub: Milo Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
144 FPS boss battle action with a devilishly creative game mechanic.
Why similar: Action 27.3%, Difficult 26.1%, Indie 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%
- #58 In The Dark
70% match6 user reviews0% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: The dark softwarePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
New york 1996, you play Michael Corvin a paranormal investigator. You have been contacted by the Mayor to investigate inside a former psychiatric clinic.
Why similar: Action 31.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Indie 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%