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 44.2%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Arcade 10%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Housemarque, this is the gold standard for modern, high-octane twin-stick arcade action.

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 47.9%, Arcade 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original classic that established the neon-infused, twin-stick arcade formula.

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 17.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Arcade 10.1%, Local Co-Op 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly polished twin-stick mechanics and intense, screen-filling combat that rivals the seed game.

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%, Arcade 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Action 8.5%, Local Co-Op 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic Robotron-style arcade feel with modern polish and vibrant, neon visuals.

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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: A direct evolution of the arcade arena shooter, focusing on high-speed movement and score multipliers.

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 49.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Action 9.7%, Local Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced, high-octane twin-stick action with satisfying weapon upgrades and massive enemy counts.

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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Arcade 5.2%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the music-driven intensity of the seed game by synchronizing gameplay chaos to your own music library.

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 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Action 11.2%, Local Co-Op 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers pure, unadulterated arcade twin-stick chaos that feels like a modern tribute to classic arena shooters.

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 33.7%, Bullet Hell 30.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Action 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the intense bullet-hell patterns and precision required in the more difficult modes of the seed game.

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 47.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Action 10.7%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Arcade 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive arena shooter experience that focuses on surviving overwhelming waves of enemies.

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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Action 7.9%, Difficult 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity, skill-based twin-stick shooter that emphasizes fast movement and precise combat.

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 16.7%, Action 13.1%, Score Attack 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on score-attack mechanics and branching paths, mirroring the addictive nature of the seed game.

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 34.6%, Bullet Hell 32.1%, Arcade 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of bullet-hell precision, perfect for players who enjoy the high-difficulty dodging aspects of the seed.

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 47.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 33.5%, Local Co-Op 7.8%, Difficult 5.1%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep bullet-hell patterns with tight twin-stick controls in a highly replayable arcade format.

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 58.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced, neon-drenched arcade action with a focus on fluid movement and rapid-fire combat.

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 42.4%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes aggressive play and high-speed reflexes.

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%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Arcade 8.2%, Bullet Hell 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Top-down twin-stick action that utilizes geometric shapes and vibrant colors to create a similar arcade feel.

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%, Action 14.8%, Local Co-Op 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique physics-based twin-stick gameplay that adds a layer of environmental strategy to the action.

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: Action 29.4%, Arcade 26.2%, Local Co-Op 24.5%, Shooter 7.4%, Difficult 7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style platforming shooter that keeps the action relentless and the difficulty high.

IRON CRYPTICLE is an arcade twin-stick dungeon shooter with RPG elements for 1 to 4 players LOCAL CO-OP! A mysterious, malevolent force has abducted Cryptonia’s princess – along with the king’s royal golden treasures (shaped curiously like large foodstuffs...). Kingsguard to the rescue!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 57%, Arcade 14.2%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Action 12.3%, Retro 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends arcade-style twin-stick action with a fantasy aesthetic, offering a satisfying and challenging experience.

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 22.6%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade shooter that focuses on simple, addictive mechanics and high-score chasing.

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 43.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

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 39.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines twin-stick movement with complex bullet-hell patterns for a challenging arcade experience.

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 61.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Action 7.1%, Local Multiplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter with satisfying destruction and roguelite elements that keep the gameplay fresh.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 57.8%, Great Soundtrack 23%, Action 12.4%, Difficult 4.4%, Shooter 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides stylish, high-speed twin-stick combat in a dark, atmospheric cyberpunk setting.

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 36.3%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique perspective-shifting mechanic that adds a fresh layer of strategy to bullet-hell gameplay.

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 14%, Action 9.3%, Arcade 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that incorporates high-intensity arcade elements and a unique, shifting perspective.

Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 7.4%, Difficult 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed arcade shooter that captures the 'just one more try' addictive quality of the seed.

Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 5.9%, Local Co-Op 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional, high-difficulty bullet-hell shooter that rewards pattern recognition and precise movement.

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%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%

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 39.5%, Bullet Hell 30.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Action 3.2%

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 37.6%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 7.6%, Local Co-Op 7.2%

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 43.5%, Arcade 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action 5.7%

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 40.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 3.9%

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 38.5%, Bullet Hell 35%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 6.5%

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 30.9%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Arcade 16.9%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.5%

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 38.9%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Arcade 18.6%, Action 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Action 17.7%, Arcade 15%, Retro 2.4%

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 22.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 13%, Action 5.4%

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 4.8%

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 18.8%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Local Co-Op 4.3%

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 25.3%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Local Co-Op 7.7%

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 37.3%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

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 48.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 4.5%

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 47.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 8.9%, Local Co-Op 8.3%

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 44.8%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Arcade 7.9%, Action 7.6%

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 44.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 6.4%, Local Co-Op 4.1%

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 53.1%, Arcade 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Action 10.7%, Difficult 4.5%

"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36%, Great Soundtrack 34.2%, Difficult 9%, Local Co-Op 7.6%, Action 6.7%

Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don't forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Arcade 16.8%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Local Multiplayer 6.7%

Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 7.8%, Local Co-Op 7.3%

It's time to gear up!Get ready for more ghost chain gobbling and frantic action in PAC-MAN® CE-DX+! The award-winning chomping game makes a shattering debut on Steam with even more content and a refined user-interface to compare high scores with your friends!

Why similar: Arcade 55.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Action 9.2%, Retro 8.8%, Score Attack 7.7%

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 39.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 3.9%

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 51.2%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Action 6%, Shooter 2.5%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 5.9%

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 35.5%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 9%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Bullet Hell 20%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Action 8.5%

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 31.4%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Arcade 18.6%, Action 7.9%, Difficult 5.8%