- #1 Nex Machina
97% matchVery Positive87% of 2,168 reviews2017
Dev: Housemarque
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.2%
- #2 Iron Fisticle
96% 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 30.7%, Local Co-Op 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Action 10.1%, Indie 7.1%
- #3 Chippy
96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,169 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 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Difficult 8.9%
- #4 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
95% 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 48.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action 10.9%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
- #5 Undercroft Warriors
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 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 30.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Difficult 9.9%, Shooter 7.8%
- #6 Voidigo
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Difficult 8%
- #7 DEATHRUN TV
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: Laser DogPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%
DEATHRUN TV is a fast hardcore rogue-lite twin-stick shooter set in the world's biggest and craziest game show. You'll experience real-time blistering speed and bullet-dodging action as you compete for glory...assuming you’re able to survive in this 2D bullet hell where only “likes” really count.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.1%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Difficult 15%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 9%
- #8 Assault Android Cactus+
93% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
Dev: Witch Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.3%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Difficult 11.3%, Shooter 9.1%
- #9 Galaxy Highways
91% 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 34.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Difficult 10.9%, Shooter 7.9%
- #10 Rocking Pilot
91% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2017
Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.5%, Bullet Hell 14%, Action 13.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Arcade 12%
- #11 Gunkid 99
90% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2019
Dev: Yongjustyong
Windows
GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Action 17%, Indie 12.8%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Arcade 10.1%
- #12 Destropolis
89% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2020
Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Difficult 10.2%, Arcade 8.2%
- #13 Galactic Glitch
86% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Difficult 11.5%, Shooter 9.3%
- #14 Steredenn: Binary Stars
89% matchVery Positive88% of 958 reviews2015
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.4%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%
- #15 Cyclo Chambers
88% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Hobofeller
Windows
Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 8.5%
- #16 Square Heroes
87% 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 60.6%, Action 22.8%, Indie 16.6%
- #17 Tesla vs Lovecraft
85% matchVery Positive90% of 1,231 reviews2018
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Local Co-Op 22.8%, Action 8.8%, Shooter 8.5%
- #18 Devader
86% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Falkenbrew
Windows · Mac · Linux
Devader is an intense 90's-style twin-stick shooter, complete with crazy old-school bosses, powerful strategic abilities and multiple endings. Upgrade your robot with nukes, shields, turrets and more to exterminate the relentless invaders.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Difficult 11.1%, Shooter 9.3%
- #19 Tormentor❌Punisher
84% matchVery Positive88% of 595 reviews2017
Dev: E-StudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Everything in Tormentor❌Punisher can be killed in one hit, from bosses to yourself. Bosses conjure traps to make the arena hellish. Demons adjust to your play style and punish you. Perform combos on enemies and gain cool upgrades. Reload your machine gun by firing your shotgun. Let's do this!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Action 13.8%, Indie 8.8%, Arcade 8.7%
- #20 Xeno Crisis
83% 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 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Action 8.2%, Shooter 8.2%
- #21 The Bug Butcher
82% matchVery Positive90% of 1,201 reviews2016
Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.6%, Action 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Indie 13.5%
- #22 Serious Sam's Bogus Detour
82% matchVery Positive82% of 533 reviews2017
Dev: CrackshellPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Serious Sam’s Bogus Detour is an all-new action-adventure in the legendary Serious Sam saga from Hammerwatch developer Crackshell.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Action 18.7%, Indie 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #23 Obludia
84% matchMixed49% of 74 reviews2014
Dev: FobTi interactive
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Fight your way through 50 levels full of thrilling action with hordes of challenging enemies and tough bosses! Obludia is an old-school arcade arena action inspired by classics such as Robotron or Smash-TV with RPG elements.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.4%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 9.4%
- #24 Satellite Rush
81% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2016
Dev: Kimeric LabsPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive!
Why similar: Action 60.7%, Indie 39.3%
- #25 BloodDome99
77% matchVery Positive96% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Halftone Gaming
Windows · Mac
BloodDome99 is a game about nostalgia, capitalism, violence, and over-the-top absurdist fun. 80s arcade meets modern horde-survival roguelike. Create unique builds, master more than 40 weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator gameshow BLOODDOME99
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #26 Super Mutant Alien Assault
80% matchVery Positive86% of 175 reviews2016
Dev: CybernatePub: Surprise Attack
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Citizen Kane of Super Crate Box clones - dance with death through randomised rooms to clear your space freighter of irradiated aliens in a brutal arcade platformer shooter stuffed to the brim with unlockable weapons, explosives, special abilities and defense moves.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.6%, Action 18.7%, Indie 11.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
- #27 AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department
81% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2016
Dev: Blazing BadgerPub: mamor games
Windows
Enter the AI universe and fight evil AIs with a variety of weapons and modifications. AIPD is a top-down coop twin-stick shooter where you can enjoy thousands of possible combinations of enemy and arena permutations that give you an unprecedented and nearly unlimited arcade experience.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.9%, Local Co-Op 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Action 13.9%, Indie 10.1%
- #28 CometStriker DX
79% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.6%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Difficult 10.4%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Shooter 8.5%
- #29 The Crackpet Show
76% matchVery Positive87% of 825 reviews2022
Dev: Vixa GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Crackpet Show is an action-packed rogue-lite shoot’em-up about mutated animals that fight in a bizarre TV show, crushing their opponents with a variety of weapons. Choose your beastie, gear ‘em up, and go kill your enemies in the name of fame and sweet sponsorship deals!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.2%, Local Co-Op 21.1%, Difficult 17.1%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shooter 8.9%
- #30 Nuclear Gladiators 3000
75% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Turbo NapalmPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Congratulations! You've been selected to participate in the ultimate TV show! Survive hordes of ruthless mutants, upgrade your arsenal, improve your skills and win fabulous prizes in this live-broadcast action roguelike! Do you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.1%, Action 21.5%, Arcade 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%
- #31 Vectorium
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2018
Dev: IndigoBlue Game Studio
Windows
Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.3%
- #32 Shmadow
78% matchVery Positive82% of 200 reviews2015
Dev: Extrokold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Difficult 10.1%, Action 9.8%
- #33 Trigonarium
78% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2015
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Trigonarium is a hardcore twin-stick shooter for fans of challenging arcade gaming. Fight your way through multitudes of enemy formations in constantly shifting battle arenas to face the colossal level bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Local Co-Op 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Arcade 5.7%, Shooter 5.1%
- #34 BloodDome Classic
75% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: Halftone Gaming
Windows · Mac
The Bullet Heaven arcade classic that started it all! Create unique builds, kill ever-growing hordes of contestants and beat your friends' high scores in the retro-futuristic gladiator arena BLOODDOME
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 9.9%
- #35 Cosmic Coliseum
73% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Exane GamesPub: Bad Blood Studios
Windows
Fight for your freedom as you battle through wave after wave of alien adversaries. Destroy enemy fighters and collect XP to raise your level and become more powerful. Combine your skills and abilities with a huge range of power-ups to become the ultimate champion.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.3%, Top-Down Shooter 29.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 7.9%, Indie 5.1%
- #36 #KILLALLZOMBIES
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 314 reviews2016
Dev: Fortell Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 48.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
#KILLALLZOMBIES is an insane twin-stick zombie shooter with Twitch streaming interactions, where you survive hordes of zombies on a dynamically changing arena and spectators may affect gameplay via special Twitch chat commands.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Shooter 7.9%
- #37 Black Paradox
76% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
Dev: Highwalls
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.5%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Action 15.3%, Shooter 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%
- #38 Crisis Wing
74% 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: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Bullet Hell 16%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Difficult 12.5%, Shooter 9.2%
- #39 Battle Planet - Judgement Day
74% matchVery Positive88% of 78 reviews2019
Dev: Threaks
Windows
Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Difficult 9.1%
- #40 Jets'n'Guns 2
72% matchVery Positive90% of 1,284 reviews2020
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
Why similar: Action 43.8%, Indie 28.9%, Bullet Hell 27.3%
- #41 Void Prison
73% matchVery Positive80% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: Lazy FlockPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 9.8%
- #42 Nowhere Patrol
72% matchVery Positive98% of 222 reviews2018
Dev: Slugsoft
Windows
Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Action 28%, Difficult 23%, Indie 19.8%
- #43 Star of Providence
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,276 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.8%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Difficult 13%, Shooter 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #44 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.8%
- #45 Champions of Breakfast
73% matchVery Positive84% of 204 reviews2016
Dev: Pirate Software
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A fast-paced arcade shooter breakfast-hell.
Why similar: Action 25.6%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Indie 19.2%, Difficult 17.6%, Arcade 13.7%
- #46 Hyper Jam
71% 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 45.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Action 17.9%, Indie 12.7%
- #47 God's Trigger
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 987 reviews2019
Dev: One More LevelPub: Techland Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Slay enemies with speed and precision in an over-the-top show of blood and explosions. Play solo or with others, make split-second decisions, dodge bullets, and use weapons and abilities to inflict violence in the most graphic way possible.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41%, Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Difficult 13.5%, Shooter 11%, Action 6.3%
- #48 Asterogues
67% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: pipotchi600Pub: indie.io
Windows
Beat up planets in Asterogues, a cosmic bullet hell shoot-em-up hybrid! Pick your character from a band of outcasts banished to the Asteroid Belt, dodge and shoot your way through a brutal onslaught of bullets, and take revenge against the Solar System!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Action 9.4%
- #49 Nebula
68% matchVery Positive87% of 181 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 33.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 9%, Action 8.6%
- #50 Hyper Sentinel
70% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 21%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Action 27.6%, Arcade 24.3%, Indie 20.1%
- #51 Rocket Wars
69% matchVery Positive91% of 95 reviews2017
Dev: Rooftop Panda
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Fast-paced local multi-player game packed with action. Destroy your friends with all sorts of different weapons and power-ups across multiple game modes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.9%, Local Co-Op 20.4%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 10.8%
- #52 Tower 57
69% matchMixed64% of 814 reviews2017
Dev: PixwerkPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Tower 57 is a fast-paced neo-retro shooter where cooperation is as important as your ammo capacity. As a member of an extraordinary task force fight your way through a dieselpunk megatower and uncover its hidden secrets.
Why similar: Action 24.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Indie 15.9%, Local Co-Op 14.4%
- #53 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
67% matchVery Positive94% of 362 reviews2017
Dev: Game Ever Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.
Why similar: Action 26.4%, Arcade 19.1%, Bullet Hell 19%, Indie 18.9%, Difficult 16.6%
- #54 Dead End Job
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 133 reviews2019
Dev: Ant Workshop LtdPub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Dead End Job sends you into a madcap, Ren & Stimpy-esque world to bust up ghosts. It’s a procedurally generated, couch co-op, twin-stick shooter that straps a vacuum pack to your back and puts a plasma blaster in your hand. For you, it’s just another day in the office.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Action 18.2%, Indie 10.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 9.7%
- #55 Roto Force
64% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.4%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Difficult 12.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 8.6%
- #56 Crimsonland
66% matchVery Positive93% of 3,083 reviews2014
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Local Co-Op 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Action 10.9%, Shooter 10.7%
- #57 Dead
66% matchVery Positive91% of 276 reviews2018
Dev: Alec SmithPub: Milo Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The universe wants you dead. Take on the ten great spirits of the universe in this intense boss fighting challenge!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Action 14.4%, Difficult 12.7%
- #58 Grand Brix Shooter
67% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2019
Dev: Intragames
Windows
Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action 13.5%, Difficult 13%, Arcade 11.3%
- #59 Half Hour Hexagon
65% matchVery Positive84% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 10.4%