- #1 Absence of Light
97% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Koala Symphony Studios
Windows · Mac
"Absence of Light" is an exploration based shoot 'em up that combines intense bullet-dodging combat with a metroidvania-style level design. Solve, shoot, and shine your way through the kingdom of Luminara and reawaken the light!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.1%, Nonlinear 17.9%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Abstract 9%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #2 Mustache in Hell
96% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2016
Dev: IdunaSoft
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A trip to hell. Hordes of demons. Big guns. Insane combat encounters. Pixel art mustaches. It's going to be a long day for Officer John Mustache.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 25.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Action 6.9%
- #3 Fusil
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Fast Undead
Windows
An action-adventure set in a weird fantasy world. Face levels where every shot counts: move silently to backstab enemies, use spells to unlock paths, and explore non-linear environments with multiple solutions. Choose your path, manage your ammo, and survive.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.9%, Nonlinear 23.7%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Exploration 8.7%, Surreal 7.4%
- #4 LightBear
95% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: LightBear Software Inc.
Windows · Linux
LightBear is a randomly generated action RPG whackathon with heavy Rogue-like elements. Players will lose their vision the further from the starting point they get. Don't be deceived by its appearance, this game will challenge you to no end. Watch out for 100s of randomized monsters.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 42.2%, Surreal 14.7%, Exploration 9.2%, Funny 9.2%, Relaxing 8.6%
- #5 BaulaQuest
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Christopher Yalch
Windows · Linux
Local middle school teacher fights angry orange bald man army with marbles and furry creatures. Baula. Quest. BaulaQuest.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #6 Mages and Treasures
94% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: lightUP
Windows
A 2D top-down adventure game about Powerful Mages, treasures, amulets and a lot of magical evilish creatures!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.8%, Nonlinear 27.8%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Puzzle 6.5%, 2D 4.6%
- #7 Eighthwell
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lutum Games
Windows
Welcome to Eighthwell, a story-rich action-adventure game packed with humour and charm. Explore Eighthwell, a quirky town full of strange residents and even stranger secrets. Battle enemies in shooter style combat as you traverse unique dungeons with your new friends.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Funny 11.6%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #8 Museful
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nostalgicat
Windows
A colour-fuelled 2D Metroidvania. Paint your surroundings as a little lizard exploring a huge hand-crafted world, and restore emotion to a monochrome continent as you discover your true colours.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Nonlinear 22.4%, Lore-Rich 16%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 7.6%
- #9 Star Gunners
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Star Gunners is a high-energy, action-packed adventure set in a vibrant alien world. Battle through monster-filled environments, unlock abilities, and explore new areas. Can you save your fallen squad? Experience a hand-painted, retro-inspired adventure with modern twists!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Nonlinear 15.2%, Exploration 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #10 NanoMachina
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Lommi Games Oy
Windows
Challenging retro twin-stick shooter inspired by old ZX Spectrum games. Defeat all bosses and earn special power-ups before your lives run out.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.8%, Surreal 17.2%, Abstract 16.7%, Relaxing 7.2%, Minimalist 6.7%
- #11 Moonrise
89% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Team Red
Windows
Moonrise is a third-person 3D puzzle-adventrure, where open-path level design and visuals take centre stage, demanding a different reading of the space at every turn.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 44.7%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Exploration 11.6%, Nonlinear 10%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #12 Minishoot' Adventures
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,239 reviews2024
Dev: SoulGame Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.2%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Nonlinear 17%, Exploration 8.3%, Minimalist 4.3%
- #13 eyeDASH
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Whensoft
Windows
eyeDASH is a bullet hell dungeon crawler in which you play as an ethereal eye. Dash, dodge and break your way through the caverns to rescue your spawns and take your revenge on the Sharps.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 35.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 32.8%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Minimalist 4.4%, Relaxing 4.1%
- #14 LINOVICTUS
88% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: transmutrix
Windows · Mac
Fight through waves of enemies across shifting arenas, buy upgrades between stages, invest in new ships, research permanent upgrades between runs, and compete on the global leaderboards in this blood-pumping twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.5%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Abstract 13.1%, Minimalist 6.1%, Action 4%
- #15 Zelash: Dash and Slash
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Chris Aceto
Windows · Linux
Zelash: Dash and Slash is a Top Down Dungeon Exploration Action game. Make your way through 8 Dungeons! Blow up weak walls with bombs, find secret passages, and fight some tough bosses to save adorable animals in this traditional dungeon action-adventure game with a familiar retro feel!
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 45.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Exploration 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #16 Catventure: The Curse of the Dark Tower
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retro Cat Studios
Windows
Catventure is an action roguelike top-down shooter game where you must enter a vampire's tower. Armed with your bow, face hordes of enemies, gain special powers as you level up, buy and forge equipment, and get ready to battle the most powerful monsters in this epic adventure.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 32.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 28.7%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Action 3.4%
- #17 Tits and Fantasy
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: LuQui
Windows
Tits & Fantasy is an action RPG focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and accessible combat built around abilities and companions.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 37.8%, Nonlinear 16.2%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 8.4%
- #18 Slime Escape
85% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: Afil GamesPub: AFIL Games
Windows
Try, die, retry in this challenging but fair game. Slide past saws, slip from spikes and skate over flying arrows to save yourself. Can you slime your way to the very end?
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 36.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Surreal 14%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Funny 7.9%
- #19 Trigger Witch
84% matchPositive95% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: Rainbite Ltd
Windows
Trigger Witch is a 2D, twin-stick, action/adventure game set in an odd open world where magic is mundane, but firearms are the new unknown! You are Colette, and as you graduate from the Stock, a curious man invades your world... Welcome to the world of Witchcraft and Triggery!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.4%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Story Rich 5.4%
- #20 LUMbA: HANGOVER
83% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Team Lumba
Windows
Experience the thrilling aftermath of Lumba's crusade in LUMbA: HANGOVER! The substance has spread to four new victims, led once again by Pal. Together, they will engage in a doomed campaign across their world in this fast-paced, top-down shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Abstract 11%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #21 GEOTRA
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Random
Windows
In this colorful twin-stick shooter inspired by 2000's-era Flash games, survive several waves of uniquely deadly enemies with your wits and skill. Choose wisely from a tree of upgrades after each wave to refine your strategy and bring down your foes. Live to see what lies at the end of the horde.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.7%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Abstract 12.5%, Relaxing 8.7%, Minimalist 5%
- #22 Forced Sacrifice: Lost Soul
82% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Hejled Studio
Windows
Nothing can stop the inevitable. Everything will play out, just as it has been planned. Forced Sacrifice: Lost Souls is a bullet-hell game with a storyline reaching for metaphysical and theological topics. Gather the power, get rid of demons and retake The Soul from the traitors.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Surreal 15.2%, Abstract 14.8%, Action-Adventure 10.8%
- #23 Cave of the Skinwalker
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Linky Enterprises
Windows
Journey through Elsana as a wizard, warrior, and archer in this fantasy 2D top down action-adventure game. Explore diverse environments, fight enemies, solve puzzles, and save the many regions of the world from hidden dangers. Can you discover the secrets of the Cave of the Skinwalker?
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 22.6%, Action-Adventure 20.3%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Puzzle 10.7%, Exploration 9.4%
- #24 Infernal Cave
81% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: TOKYO COOL JAPAN
Windows
A 2D dot action game created by students. Aim for the goal without being discouraged by traps and gimmicks!
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 62.3%, Side Scroller 12%, Exploration 12%, 2D 6%, Adventure 4.9%
- #25 Galaxy Highways
79% matchVery Positive97% of 61 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 42.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 6.7%, Colorful 5.2%
- #26 Tromblo's Adventure
78% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: GreyOutlet
Windows
Tromblo's Adventure is a twin-stick, bullet hell, roguelike where you must battle through wacky and zany enemies with the help of your grandfather's ghost! Can you defeat the dastardly King Krimbly and avenge your grandfather's death?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47%, Bullet Hell 23%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Funny 8.7%, 2D 4.9%
- #27 WE ARE DOOMED
80% 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 72.7%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Action 6.5%, Minimalist 4.2%, Colorful 3.8%
- #28 NEON Ultra
79% matchPositive90% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Pixelbark Games
Windows · Mac
The year is 20XX. Everything is neon, because it's the future. NEON Ultra is a radiant fast paced arcade shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.2%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Abstract 20.2%, Action 6.2%
- #29 Black Parallax
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Syntropath
Windows
Every lightspeed jump is instant for you, but not for the world. Explore the crumbling colony of the Small Magellanic Cloud, intrude on lonely survivors, and outlive everyone you've met.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.1%, Nonlinear 16.7%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 7.7%
- #30 Bunker
77% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Zimka2024
Windows
You have to visit an abandoned bunker and find mysterious artifacts in a limited time, your flashlight charge will not last long and staying in such a place in complete darkness will mean certain death
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 60.7%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Story Rich 10.2%, Action 5.7%, Adventure 4.9%
- #31 Grabbus
77% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Foxoplasm, LLC
Windows
Grab, Throw, Build, Explore, Upgrade, Fuse, Shoot, and Loot in this surreal, high-energy adventure where breaking the limits and reaching further is encouraged!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.2%, Mystery Dungeon 36.2%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Exploration 5.2%, 2D 3.8%
- #32 SCP - Containment Breach Revival
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ThatJamGuyPub: ThatJamGuy
Windows
SCP - Containment Breach Revival is an In-Development remake of SCP - Containment Breach, aiming to be a mostly faithful recreation with additional creative liberties taken. Step into the shoes of D-9341 once again and see what's new, what's changed, and what's to come.
Why similar: Nonlinear 22%, Lore-Rich 21.6%, Surreal 18.2%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Exploration 11.4%
- #33 R00000
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Weekend Warriors
Windows · Linux
A home brewed 360° interactive horror flick. Witness a troubled soul craving to make a chilling home movie realize that the monster lies a lot deeper than he could have ever guessed. Play the cassette and rewind the terror hidden inside.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 38.6%, Surreal 15.5%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Abstract 10.7%, Exploration 8.2%
- #34 Micro Abyss
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Micro Team Games
Windows
Micro Abyss - action roguelike, in a subatomic procedurally generated universe. You, a descendant of an ancient deity, have to cleanse the Abyss from a rapidly spreading infection.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 42%, Abstract 15.2%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Exploration 8.4%, 2D 4.7%
- #35 The Lost and The Wicked
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: Isaac TorresPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
The Lost and The Wicked is a Brutal Twin-Stick Psycho-Thriller. After a shipwreck you wake up in a wicked world with no memory of who you are. Fight through hectic gameplay with a unique grunge art style and original 2+ hour soundtrack as you discover your past and what you did to end up here.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51.3%, Surreal 20.7%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Bullet Hell 5.3%, Action 3.4%
- #36 Overclocked: The Aclockalypse
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 61 reviews2018
Dev: Timewind LLC
Windows · Mac
Overclocked: The Aclockalypse is a roguelike bullet hell following The Keeper’s time-twisting battle to reclaim The Eternal Sands from Greenwich and her clockwork army.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 61.7%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Action 8.8%
- #37 VCTR
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Enter Grip
Windows
Shoot. Dash. Collect. Upgrade. VCTR is a kinetic arcade shooter where two simple actions create countless strategies. Read the field. Choose when to act. And turn the chaotic battlefield into a dance of high-risk, high-reward play.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.6%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Abstract 11.8%, Minimalist 4.4%, Action 4.3%
- #38 Life Museum
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 猎人飞驰
Windows
A side-scrolling puzzle game in line style. You take on the role of an office worker who, after working day after day, decides to explore the city. Play with keyboard or Xbox controller.
Why similar: Surreal 18.8%, Abstract 15%, Puzzle 14.5%, Side Scroller 14%, Exploration 10.8%
- #39 Arcade Souls
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MG
Windows
Arcade Souls is an arcade boss-rush. Dive straight into crisp, bullet-hell combat. No downtime, just 20+ uniquely challenging encounters.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 57.6%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Action 8.8%, 2D 4%
- #40 Moonless Night
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Tzompixel Studio
Windows
Moonless Night is a psychological horror game where you explore Selene’s mind, uncover her sins, and escape a labyrinth of shadows. Every choice matters—face the darkness and discover one of six different endings.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 56.9%, Exploration 13.5%, Puzzle 10.1%, Story Rich 7.5%, 2D 5.7%
- #41 Zeta Bit Player Pack 1
74% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Zeta bit
Windows
Blue world use status effects to defeat your foes. in Rouge Shooter face waves of enemies with a chance of a bounty hunter coming to ruin your pursuit.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 30.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 27.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Abstract 11%, Puzzle 6.6%
- #42 ToMyX
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sinpla
Windows
Inspired by its creator's love life, face his ex-girlfriends in a blend of arcade action, puzzles and Visual Novel. Survive a surreal TV show where memories become battles and feelings become gameplay. It all really happened... more or less.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 55.3%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Action 6%, Adventure 3.6%
- #43 Witch Strandings
72% matchMixed69% of 39 reviews2022
Dev: Strange ScaffoldPub: Modern Wolf
Windows
You are a point of light in a new open world Strand-type game. Create pathways through the darkness, nurture the creatures of the Forest, repair ancient structures, and ultimately: confront the Witch who broke this place.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 32.2%, Nonlinear 22.4%, Surreal 16%, Abstract 13.9%, Exploration 7.1%
- #44 HeroSquare
69% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Akseli Virtanen
Windows
HeroSquare is a minimalist metroidvania where you must find your missing heart friend in a strange and colorful world full of danger. Armed with your ability to parry & reflect enemy bullets, you will face formiddable bosses, discover cryptic secrets and explore for new powers!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Nonlinear 16.4%, Abstract 14.2%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Exploration 9.6%
- #45 Mage
72% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Game Sage Productions
Windows
Dungeon exploring Wizard action! Learn spells, defeat bosses and escape the evil in this 2D metroidvania.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 42.6%, Nonlinear 23.9%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Story Rich 4.9%
- #46 Dimenshift
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Lost Connection
Windows · Linux
A minimalist sci-fi 2D platformer where you shift through walls and machines. Explore and find secrets in a strange, maze-like dimension, where the laws of physics don't seem to make sense.
Why similar: Nonlinear 26.7%, Surreal 18.3%, Abstract 15.8%, Exploration 9.1%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #47 LOCUS PROTOCOL
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dinobyte Softworks LLC
Windows
80 waves. 8 bosses. 17 logs that will make you question everything you've been defending. Locus Protocol is a twin-stick bullet heaven with an adaptive AI Director and a horror story hidden inside a cozy geometric shell.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.2%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Minimalist 5.2%, Action 4.5%
- #48 Beyond the Long Night
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 186 reviews2023
Dev: Noisy Head GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Explore a whimsical underground world whilst being chased by a mysterious corrupting force in this charming twin-stick action roguelike! Befriend loveable characters, fend off enemies with chaotic abilities, and uncover the secrets of this subterranean kingdom caught in a time loop.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.4%, Surreal 11.9%, Funny 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Exploration 8%
- #49 silkbulb test
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tim OxtonPub: oxblud
Windows
today was special
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 38.3%, Lore-Rich 16.5%, Surreal 14.2%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 8.2%
- #50 Hear My Light
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Stas Shostak
Windows
A short narrative puzzle-shooter about bringing your brother home through a contaminated combat zone by guiding him with drones. He and the enemy are blind and catatonic, responding only to your drones' sounds — so every signal to shoot has to be your tactical decision. Especially when the dead rise
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.4%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Puzzle 9.7%, Exploration 9.4%
- #51 Antichamber
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,749 reviews2013
Dev: Alexander BrucePub: Demruth
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.
Why similar: Surreal 27.7%, Puzzle 21%, Nonlinear 19.5%, Abstract 15.1%, Exploration 10.9%
- #52 Scoregasm
70% matchVery Positive83% of 142 reviews2012
Dev: RC KnightPub: Charlie's Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.9 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 68.3%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action 9.4%
- #53 Rasna
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Matteo
Windows
"Rasna" is an historically accurate Etruscan tale: a legend as it might have been told in ancient times when people gathered around the fire. A single-player, story-driven historical open-world game to jump 2500 years in the past.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 51.3%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Nonlinear 11.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Colorful 6.1%
- #54 GunDeck[100]
67% matchPositive92% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: Dos Jamones
Windows · Mac · Linux
GunDeck[100] is a lightning-fast twin-stick shooter where you’ll build your arsenal from randomly-dealt cards. Weapons fire in a rainbow of elements with unique effects. Dart and dodge to survive the fireworks unleashed against you, and retaliate with your own display! Can YOU survive to wave 100?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.5%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Abstract 12.5%, 2D 5.7%, Minimalist 3.2%
- #55 Aqua Boy
68% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Duncan Fenn
Windows · Mac
Aqua Boy is a deep sea treasure hunter, but his latest mission has gone drastically wrong! Explore a quirky underwater world packed with secrets in this mini metroidvania.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.3%, Lore-Rich 16.6%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Funny 8%
- #56 Bloody Hell
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,959 reviews2023
Dev: Pun Intended
Windows
A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan? Or will you fail to master your abilities and DIE in this BLOODY HELL?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.7%, Bullet Hell 25%, Nonlinear 16.9%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Funny 5.5%
- #57 Dawn of the Abyss
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hornbill Studio
Windows
《Dawn of the Abyss》 is an action adventure game based around deep sea exploration. A lone girl dives through the ocean, discovering fragments of civilization, giant creatures, and a strange pulse rising from the abyss. Despite these dangers duty urges the girl to dive deeper down.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47%, Surreal 14.5%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Exploration 9.1%, 2D 5%
- #58 Zolg
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 227 reviews2016
Dev: Robert Alvarez
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.9%, Nonlinear 15.6%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Minimalist 8.1%, Exploration 8.1%
- #59 NEO TITAN
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: idoz & phops
Windows
NEO TITAN is a challenging twin-stick metroidvania - Explore a world filled with dangerous alien ecosystems, discover new abilities, and challenge powerful Titans to save an ill-fated planet.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.9%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Exploration 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Action 4.5%