Games Like Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved

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 44.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by arcade legends, this game offers the most polished and intense twin-stick action that mirrors the high-speed intensity of Geometry Wars.

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.8%, Arcade 16.5%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: The original classic that defined the genre, offering a pure and challenging experience for fans of the series.

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 38.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Local Co-Op 5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features frantic, arena-based twin-stick combat with a focus on maintaining momentum and high scores.

Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Action 8.3%, Local Co-Op 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired arcade shooter that captures the essence of classic robot-blasting gameplay with modern visuals.

Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 18%, Arcade 5.3%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This unique shooter generates its intensity and enemy patterns based on your own music library, creating a rhythmic, neon-filled experience.

Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane arena shooter that emphasizes speed, style, and fluid movement similar to the Geometry Wars experience.

A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed twin-stick shooter that feels like a direct spiritual successor to the Geometry Wars aesthetic.

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, arcade-focused twin-stick shooter that prioritizes high scores and survival against endless waves of enemies.

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: Twin Stick Shooter 49.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Action 9.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced twin-stick shooter that provides chaotic, screen-filling action and powerful weapon upgrades.

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Arcade 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A premier bullet-hell experience that tests your ability to weave through complex patterns with precision.

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Bullet Hell 30.6%, Arcade 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the shoot-em-up genre that introduces a unique polarity-switching mechanic to navigate complex bullet patterns.

A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 62%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Action 6.9%, Local Multiplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed twin-stick shooter that combines intense combat with roguelite progression and destructible environments.

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 48.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Action 10.5%, Arcade 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arena shooter that focuses on surviving massive waves of enemies with a variety of satisfying weapons.

Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 7.4%, Local Co-Op 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, visually stunning take on the classic top-down arcade shooter with satisfying progression systems.

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 46.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Arcade 8.4%, Bullet Hell 4%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, geometry-based twin-stick shooter that offers a unique perspective on arena combat.

Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Bullet Hell 32.8%, Arcade 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary bullet-hell shooter that provides the ultimate challenge for players who enjoy dodging dense enemy fire.

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Action 7.8%, Difficult 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, fast-paced twin-stick shooter that emphasizes twitch reflexes and character-based abilities.

Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Arcade 19.6%, Action 10.4%, Shooter 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take that blends the iconic Geometry Wars aesthetic with the addictive survival-horde mechanics of the survivor genre.

Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 33.2%, Local Co-Op 7.7%, Difficult 5%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: While it adds roguelike elements, the core bullet-hell twin-stick combat is exceptionally tight and rewarding.

DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Arcade 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, feature-rich shoot-em-up that offers a variety of ships and challenging boss encounters.

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%

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: Twin Stick Shooter 53%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Difficult 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, high-intensity twin-stick shooter that rewards precision and deep weapon customization.

Experience the explosive science fiction arcade-shooter that resurrects a much revered franchise in an epic single player and co-op multiplayer campaign.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.4%, Action 26.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style twin-stick shooter that focuses on atmospheric combat and intense survival against alien swarms.

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 39.9%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: An indie shoot-em-up that blends traditional arcade mechanics with modern, vibrant visual effects.

Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade shooter that focuses on quick reflexes and clearing waves of geometric enemies.

Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed shooter that offers classic arcade action with a focus on high-speed movement and dodging.

A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action 9.1%, Arcade 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A frantic, side-scrolling shooter that features intense combat and a variety of unique gameplay modes.

Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Action 17.2%, Arcade 15.3%, Retro 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, minimalist arcade shooter that captures the simple, addictive nature of early twin-stick classics.

A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.9%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 8.6%, Local Co-Op 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed shoot-em-up that emphasizes destructive power and arcade-style scoring.

Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Bullet Hell 36%, Arcade 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Action 6.3%

Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 17.2%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.5%

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 40.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 3.7%

Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Arcade 20.2%, Action 10.8%, Shooter 4.4%

The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Bullet Hell 32.3%, Arcade 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Action 5%

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 48.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action 10.9%, Local Co-Op 9.4%

CAN YOU SAVE THE SCIENTISTS ON APOXUS PRIME?PixelJunk™ Shooter Ultimate is a twin-stick shooter with equal elements of action and puzzle solving.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 77.3%, Action 14.4%, Local Co-Op 8.3%

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Bullet Hell 25%, Arcade 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Action 5.7%

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 65.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action 12.7%, Score Attack 4.5%

A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Local Co-Op 5.4%

Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Local Co-Op 4.3%

The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Action 7.3%

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Arcade 14%, Action 6.3%, Local Co-Op 4%

Blast your way through enemy lines to defeat Inferno, a madman intent on global domination. Destruction just got awesome.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.1%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Local Co-Op 8.7%

Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 4.4%

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Arcade 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Action 7.5%

Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Action 5.8%, Shooter 2.5%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Arcade 17%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%

Explosive twin stick shooter. Lots of upgrades. Full controller support. Awesome soundtrack.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 58.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 8.5%

A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 30.3%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 5.7%

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 53.4%, Arcade 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Action 10.4%, Difficult 4.5%

Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%

An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action 13.2%, Arcade 10.9%

The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 7.7%, Difficult 5.8%

Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Arcade 14%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Action 6.4%

Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Arcade 19.7%, Action 7.1%, Local Co-Op 5.6%

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Arcade 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Action 10.1%, Bullet Hell 7.8%

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Arcade 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Action 7.6%