- #1 B.C.E.
97% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Drop Games
Windows
Before Common Era (B.C.E.) is a top-down multiplayer action game set in the Stone Age. Brandish prehistoric weapons and face off against your enemies across a variety of prehistoric environments. Smash, sock, and skewer your way to the top of the food chain in B.C.E.!
Why similar: Action 35.9%, Local Multiplayer 25.9%, Indie 19.9%, Multiplayer 18.2%
- #2 TankYou!
96% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2016
Dev: Virgil TuserPub: Scorpius Games
Windows
TankYou! offers the most destructive twin-stick arena-shooting action that a game should even consider. It centers on easy-to-learn but hard-to-master mechanics and allows up to 4 players couch-coop on any game mode!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 58.4%, Action 29.9%, Indie 11.6%
- #3 When It Hits the Fan
96% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: Heartfelt Games LLC
Windows
When It Hits the Fan is a 2d action arcade top-down shooter for PC and arcade involving four apocalyptic events at once: zombie outbreak, robot AI takeover, demon incursion, and alien invasion!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.1%, Action 19.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.8%, Indie 11.2%, Multiplayer 10.4%
- #4 Splody
95% matchVery Positive94% of 99 reviews2017
Dev: Dashing Strike
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The classic couch competitive gameplay of games like Bomberman brought into the modern era. Place bombs, get out of the way, destroy your friends, collect power-ups, 'splode your way to victory in smooth multiplayer with virtually unlimited local and online players!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 23.7%, Action 21.4%, Local Multiplayer 20.6%, Indie 12%, Multiplayer 11.5%
- #5 Metagalactic Blitz
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 32 reviews2017
Dev: Pixelvex LLC
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Metagalactic Blitz is a sci-fi dodgeball brawler. Choose your fighter, grab a ball and blast your opponents away in this competitive online arena game!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 26.2%, Action 21.3%, Multiplayer 20.7%, Local Multiplayer 19.2%, Indie 12.6%
- #6 Dual Core
94% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: Gray Fin Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A vibrant, futuristic, twin-stick style, co-op, action adventure for 1-4 players. Battle through a world of explosive robotic mayhem - Add a generous helping of sci-fi intrigue, and a dash of RPG ELEMENTS!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.1%, 4 Player Local 19.9%, Action 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 14%, Indie 7.9%
- #7 Coffence
93% matchMixed69% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: Sweet Bandits Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Coffence is a fast-paced blend of fighting games and twin stick shooters with a dash of caffeine. Coffee is literally your health bar and every hit ejects the precious liquid up in the air for anyone to take. Experience dramatic reversals and tense stand-offs as you fight till the last drop with up to four players.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 23.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Action 18.1%, Multiplayer 14%, Local Multiplayer 11.6%
- #8 Super Dashmatch
92% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: BerlinGamesClubPub: hOSHI
Windows · Mac
Super Dashmatch is a one-screen Multiplayer Party Game, in which players control fighting orbs on a shape-shifting arena. Players have to dash their opponents out of the game to win. Super Dashmatch is a local and online multiplayer game for 2 to 4 players.
Why similar: Action 47.1%, Indie 27%, Multiplayer 25.9%
- #9 Skeleton Boomerang
91% matchVery Positive96% of 186 reviews2017
Dev: Skeleboom ProjectPub: Artisano
Windows
Skeleton Boomerang is a platformer where the hero, Hunter, must use an enchanted boomerang to put an end to an army of bony soldiers led by the voodoo master Mr. Saturday. Get high scores, collect upgrades, find secrets, and overcome many skeletal challenges!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 47.1%, Action 34.6%, Indie 18.3%
- #10 Tinertia
91% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2015
Dev: Candescent GamesPub: Candescent & Section
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Action-platformer set on a dying planet. Main protagonist - Weldon - must climb a vast expanse of ruins and tackle deadly sentient machines if he hopes to survive.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 64.9%, Action 22.8%, Indie 12.3%
- #11 Ages of Mages: The last keeper
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 193 reviews2019
Dev: YFC games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Take the princess back! Ages of Mages: The Last Keeper is the perfect TPS beat 'em up game for a great weekend on your couch with family and friends.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.9%, 4 Player Local 24.1%, Local Multiplayer 21.6%, Action 14.5%, Indie 9.9%
- #12 BrambleLash
89% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Bytesprite
Windows · Mac
BrambleLash is a spritely local multiplayer co-opetition with team swapping action. Enchanted sprites tether together to defeat slimey hordes, whilst plotting the demise of their teammates to get ahead. Connect, co-operate or betray to win!
Why similar: Action 28.4%, 4 Player Local 27.5%, Local Multiplayer 19.4%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Indie 11%
- #13 P-3 Biotic
87% 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 62.1%, Action 24.5%, Indie 13.4%
- #14 Arclight Cascade
86% matchVery Positive85% of 55 reviews2015
Dev: Hexdragonal Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In the Arclight Arena, you fend off Glass Drones and other Player Pilots by swiping and slashing them away in glorious 4-way Sabre clashing combat!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 25.1%, Local Multiplayer 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Action 15.9%, Multiplayer 12.7%
- #15 ManaTech
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Drunk Galah
Windows
In ManaTech, fight as a mage trying to maintain relevancy as a new age begins to dawn, or fight as a commoner utilizing your new found energy weaponry to establish independence in this fast paced twin stick arena shooter. Will you fight for magic or technology?
Why similar: Action 40.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 31.3%, 4 Player Local 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 12.9%
- #16 TANKNAROK
83% matchVery Positive90% of 114 reviews2020
Dev: Polyblock Studio
Windows
TANKNAROK is a fast paced couch/online action game where 2-4 tanks duke it out in a wide range of arenas, with tons of explosive powerups and deadly hazards.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.1%, 4 Player Local 14.3%, Multiplayer 12%, Action 10.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%
- #17 DiscStorm
86% matchPositive88% of 32 reviews2015
Dev: XMPT Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fast-paced and furious arena combat, where split-second reactions are essential to dodge flying discs as they ricochet around at breakneck speed. Brave formidable single player adventures or meet up with your friends and challenge them to intense local multiplayer battles.
Why similar: Action 46.4%, Local Multiplayer 27%, Indie 26.6%
- #18 SoulHunt
84% matchVery Positive81% of 95 reviews2016
Dev: WinterCell Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
SoulHunt is a ‘Hide ‘n Seek’ multiplayer game.
Why similar: Action 50.6%, Indie 27.9%, Multiplayer 21.5%
- #19 Trailer Trashers
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Sakari Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
PLAY ONLINE WITH STEAM REMOTE PLAY TOGETHER! Join with up to four players in this Hectic twin stick bullet bouncing frenzy. Challenge your friends in Death-match, Last Man Standing, Shotgun Soccer or crown yourself king of the "couch" in the all-including Party Mode!
Why similar: Action 27.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Indie 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.7%, 4 Player Local 10.1%
- #20 Slybots: Frantic Zone
84% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: Team ERRORPub: Mangatar Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Slybots: Frantic Zone is a dual-stick shooter reinvented with stealth mechanics. Immerse yourself in crazy 3-minute matches, be as sly as a robot and enjoy the adrenalin rush of the most frantic zone you’ve ever seen.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.3%, 4 Player Local 17%, Action 15%, Local Multiplayer 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%
- #21 Septic Savages
82% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Jenito
Windows · Mac
After encountering an alien creature in a bathroom stall, one man is propelled into a never-ending quest of sewer dwelling carnage! Septic Savages is a 2D, 1 or 2-player, twin-stick shooting roguelike with loads of randomized elements and hours upon hours of gameplay.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 63.3%, Action 23.8%, Indie 13%
- #22 Guns N' Boxes
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: LightArrow Games
Windows · Mac
Guns N’ Boxes is a top-down single screen arena-style multiplayer shooter where you shoot boxes, get random weapons and use them to blast everything that moves! Choose your favorite character and duke it out with rifles, hot dog launchers, rail guns, arrows and tons of other weapons.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.7%, Action 18.6%, Multiplayer 17.5%, Local Multiplayer 16.2%, Indie 11%
- #23 Return to Sector 9
79% 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 52.1%, Action 30.8%, Indie 17.1%
- #24 Monsters!
81% 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 58.8%, Action 29.8%, Indie 11.4%
- #25 Blade Ballet
81% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2016
Dev: DreamSail Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Blade Ballet is a whirling dance of multiplayer robot destruction. Each character possesses a unique personality and special abilities - use them to claim victory as you spin from one challenging arena to the next, battling for dominance in this action-packed fighting game.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 32.3%, Local Multiplayer 25.3%, Action 17.1%, Multiplayer 14.7%, Indie 10.7%
- #26 Christmas Rampage
78% 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 53.4%, Action 29.6%, Indie 17%
- #27 Aperion Cyberstorm
80% match1 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: aPriori Digital
Windows
Work together to uncover a galactic conspiracy in Aperion Cyberstorm, a 2D twin-stick bullet hell for 1-5 players. Find new Elements and Abilities, and mix them for more destructive power in Campaign, Onslaught, and Versus modes!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 54.8%, Local Multiplayer 18.1%, Action 18.1%, Indie 9%
- #28 Demon's Crystals
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 reviews2016
Dev: Byte4GamesPub: BadLand Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Demon's Crystals is a frenetic twin stick shooter where you guide the Urican demons through countless hazards in order to restore peace to the world. A variety of weapons and power-ups will help you defeat the massive enemy hordes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.2%, Action 31%, Indie 16.8%
- #29 Birdcakes
77% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Green Lava Studios
Windows
"Ptooey! Ptooey! Ptooey!” - That´s the glorious sound of bullets in this 2D shooter platformer! Step in a world of state-of-the-art Cupcakes weaponry! After a picnic went horribly wrong, Pancake the Cupcake desperately tries to fend off hungry flies away from his girlfriend Cherry!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 50.9%, Action 30.8%, Indie 18.2%
- #30 BOMBFEST
75% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2019
Dev: Sudden Event StudiosPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
BOMBFEST is an explosive party game about blocks and bombs! It's like sumo wrestling with explosives!
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 24.2%, Action 20.2%, 4 Player Local 17.7%, Multiplayer 15.2%, Indie 11.8%
- #31 Omega Reaction
77% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Nick Van FossenPub: Joe Censored Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Fend off wave after wave of enemies as you fight to victory in this twin stick shooter. Fast shooting guns, plus your ship's additional powerful capabilities help you fight through progressively more difficult levels, in order to escape and make your way home.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 65.2%, Action 26.7%, Indie 8%
- #32 Sniper Fodder
76% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 40.8%, Action 37.7%, Indie 21.6%
- #33 Dr. Spacezoo
76% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: SmashRiot LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rescue exotic space animals from a corrupt AI in Dr. Spacezoo, a chaotic twin-stick precision shoot-em-up for 1-4 players. Or reduce them to gibs. Your call, monster.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.8%, Action 23.9%, 4 Player Local 21.1%, Indie 9.2%
- #34 BLASTER ARCADE
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Andy
Windows
Wanna Arcade?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 65.9%, Action 17.7%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Indie 4.7%
- #35 Out of Hand: Deluxe
63% matchPositive90% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: Dazed Games
Windows
Out of Hand is a fast paced action party game with a unique controllable physics based hand, and a very physics based dodge roll. 2-8 players fight to be the last one standing in short rounds on a variety of islands with tons of different and unique items
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.9%, Action 19.4%, 4 Player Local 19.3%, Multiplayer 16.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%
- #36 Polychromatic
75% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2015
Dev: Brushfire Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Polychromatic is a physics-based arcade shooter with a pop of color.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 54.4%, Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Action 14.1%, Indie 10.1%
- #37 Zombusters
72% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Retrowax Games
Windows · Mac
A classic twin-stick shooter with a twist, you will have to face lots of Zombies and other creatures with everything you got. Beware!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 54.2%, Action 23.7%, Indie 13.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%
- #38 Gemstone Keeper
74% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Gamepopper
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Gemstone Keeper is a twin stick shooter where avid explorers go down into the Cistershire Caverns, a large, dangerous and mysterious set of caves and caverns that are filled with vast amounts of rare and valuable gemstones.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 61%, Action 23.1%, Indie 15.9%
- #39 Jump Gunners
72% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: NerdRage Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jump Gunners is the definitive couch local multiplayer combat game for 1 to 4 players, matching fast paced hilarious recoil jumping mechanics, with core gameplay that is easy to learn but hard master. Become the champion among friends, as you fight alone, or team up together against your foes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.9%, Action 16.2%, 4 Player Local 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%
- #40 Scoregasm
74% matchVery Positive83% of 142 reviews2012
Dev: RC KnightPub: Charlie's Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Scoregasm is an incredible, variety rich shooter with a non-linear, branching paths style galaxy to explore. It's pretty, accessible, fun and really rather good! Blast your way through the galaxy's many varied levels and use your skills to change your route, find new levels, new enemies, unlock bonus challenge stages and fight the bosses...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 65.2%, Action 22.1%, Indie 12.7%
- #41 RoboCritters
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Curious Dimensions Ltd
Windows
RoboCritters is a frantic real-time multiplayer battle-game where up to 4 players (or 6 online) can go head to head, fighting in real-time over a procedurally-generated, fully destructible terrain. 12 different game-modes provide unique twists to the game-play, requiring players to get creative..
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Action 19.6%, 4 Player Local 16.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Indie 11.2%
- #42 Launch Break
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BadRez Games
Windows
Launch Break is a fast-paced 4-player local party game, where you must fight over a single chance to escape a crash-imminent spaceship!Challenge your friends with all your arsenal, perks and the ability to shape the battleground to your advantage.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.4%, Action 30%, Indie 17.2%, Local Multiplayer 15.4%
- #43 Square Heroes
71% matchVery Positive86% of 246 reviews2015
Dev: Gnomic Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons. Lay waste to your friends and foes in local, LAN and online multiplayer matches, or hone your skills in single player and custom games.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51.6%, Action 18.8%, Multiplayer 18.8%, Indie 10.8%
- #44 Xentripetal Force
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Aq
Windows
Play Xentripetal Force while sitting on a couch with your family or friends to experience survival in outer space. Xentripetal Force supports up to 4 players. Use your character's ability and score in your friends' goal in order to win.
Why similar: Action 32.5%, 4 Player Local 26.7%, Local Multiplayer 22.2%, Indie 18.6%
- #45 Astervoid 2000
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 68 reviews2016
Dev: Mad Capacity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Astervoid 2000 is a 1 to 4 player local-multiplayer space brawler, combining classic arcade action with modern gameplay. Explosive, indestructible, and icy asteroids will slam against your ship, or can be weaponized against your opponents. Perfect support for gamepads & keyboard and mouse.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.6%, 4 Player Local 22.1%, Action 19.7%, Local Multiplayer 16%, Indie 11.6%
- #46 Hyper Jam
66% matchVery Positive94% of 500 reviews2019
Dev: Bit Dragon
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Battle it out local and online in this neon-soaked arena brawler full of lethal weapons, stackable perks, furious combat and a killer synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, 4 Player Local 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Local Multiplayer 13.2%, Multiplayer 11.4%
- #47 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,577 reviews2014
Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 66.4%, Action 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Local Multiplayer 6.2%
- #48 Treasure Stack
68% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: PIXELAKES LLC
Windows
Catering to solo and multiplayer puzzle fans, Treasure Stack features a wide variety of modes, whether you're testing your skills in Challenge Mode, partying up with friends in 4-Player Local Versus, or taking on the rest of the world in Online Versus.
Why similar: Action 32.7%, Local Multiplayer 28.5%, Multiplayer 20.1%, Indie 18.7%
- #49 WE ARE DOOMED
70% 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 74.5%, Action 16.4%, Indie 9.2%
- #50 Story of a Cube
70% matchMixed77% of 70 reviews2016
Dev: TinyAtomGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Story of a Cube is an action packed shooter about a lone cube and his quest for revenge. Mixing elements of twin-stick shooters and bullet hell games, this is a hardcode arcade game with a crazy amount of explosions.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51.9%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Action 17.8%, Indie 10.6%
- #51 Heckabomb
71% matchMixed63% of 313 reviews2015
Dev: Allicorn GamesPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Explosive twin stick shooter. Lots of upgrades. Full controller support. Awesome soundtrack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 67.2%, Action 17.3%, Indie 15.5%
- #52 Mowin' & Throwin'
66% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: House Pixel Games
Windows
Wreck your neighbor's yard by using lawn gnomes to throw rocks, fertilizer bags, and more! Race around in a nitro boosted tank and blast unsuspecting opponents! Great to play with friends or people you only sort of like.
Why similar: Action 21.7%, 4 Player Local 21.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Local Multiplayer 16.4%, Indie 12.4%
- #53 Stardrift Nomads
68% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Risen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stardrift Nomads is a dual-stick shooter with a focus on cooperative play and retro action. Build and upgrade 12 unique towers, customize your ship to fit your play style, and seize victory with up to 8 players!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 69%, Action 20.2%, Indie 10.9%
- #54 THOTH
67% 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 61.2%, Action 24.4%, Indie 14.3%
- #55 What The Chuck?
56% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Teal Signature Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Jump, Dodge and Chuck your way through a variety of battlefields in this local platforming multiplayer game. Play with two to four players in a chaotic and cartoony free-for-all. Prove yourself as the ultimate woodchuck warrior and crush your friends' dream of achieving gold!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 57.2%, Local Multiplayer 21.5%, Action 12.7%, Multiplayer 4.5%, Indie 4.1%
- #56 Quest of Souls
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: King Crow Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Quest of Souls is a twin-stick fantasy shoot 'em up RPG inspired by the 90's era of SNES games, about a corgi dragonslayer, a goodly lich, a lizardman samurai, and their quest to track down a powerful magical artifact that was stolen by a mysterious dark sorcerer.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.5%, Action 17%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Indie 8.2%