Games Like Gunnheim

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 19.4%, Gore 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Co-op 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive top-down arena shooter that mirrors Gunnheim's focus on overwhelming hordes and visceral, gore-filled combat.

Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Gore 12%, Action 8.5%, Online Co-Op 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar arcade-style survival experience with massive waves of enemies and fast-paced twin-stick shooting.

It came from space and ate our brains is a unique Arcade top-down shooter. Looking for addicting gameplay, four-player co-op mode, and tons of aliens to send into oblivion? You’ve come to the right place!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, 4 Player Local 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Isometric 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same arcade-shooter spirit with a focus on co-op survival and chaotic top-down action.

Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties. An all-you-can-shoot fest where you embody Vinnie, a mobster with a mission in a city controlled by gangsters and plagued by zombies. Featuring up to 4-man local co-op.

Why similar: Gore 20.5%, Co-op 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, 4 Player Local 9.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: While a side-scroller, it perfectly captures the violent, cartoony, and co-op-focused spirit of the seed game.

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 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Action 7.9%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, chaotic twin-stick shooter that features intense weapon upgrades and massive enemy counts.

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 33.5%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Action 11.8%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends arcade-style top-down action with local co-op, providing a similar retro-inspired, chaotic experience.

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 29.2%, 4 Player Local 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Co-op 10.1%, Local Co-Op 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished, 4-player local co-op twin-stick shooter that emphasizes high-speed movement and intense arena combat.

The world's best mass llama-slaughter roguelike-lite-ish couch co-op top-down twin-stick shooter.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Action 16.1%, Indie 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic twin-stick shooter that pits players against endless waves of enemies in a similarly frantic fashion.

Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, 4 Player Local 15.9%, Co-op 11.8%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Isometric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op twin-stick shooter that uses magic-based combat to create the same level of chaotic fun as Gunnheim.

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 36.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Co-op 12.5%, Shooter 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, violent top-down shooter that features excellent local co-op and a focus on quick, tactical kills.

NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a cyber futuristic world about brains shooting around evil robots with nuclear rocket launchers. Battle through the horde of vigilant robots, boost your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeat the master NeuroVoider.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Action 11.7%, Co-op 10.6%, Indie 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick roguelite that supports local co-op and offers deep weapon customization for chaotic, action-packed runs.

Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.6%, Co-op 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Top-Down 8.6%, Shooter 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based, top-down shooter that demands tight coordination and offers intense, tactical co-op combat.

Drive to Hell is an action-packed shooter where you'll take a ride through an army of monsters to exact revenge on the Demon King for destroying your favorite dive bar. Enemies assault from all sides, each with its own special personality and attack style.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Action 36%, Indie 26.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed twin-stick shooter that shares the same arcade-style, over-the-top energy as Gunnheim.

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: Twin Stick Shooter 34.5%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Co-op 17.1%, Action 6.6%, Top-Down 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished twin-stick shooter with a massive arsenal and challenging co-op gameplay that fans of Gunnheim will appreciate.

NoReload Heroes is a chaotic co-op party shooter for up to four people. Work as a team to beat the accidental evil you created, and be sure to pick up the best magitech guns on the way, or it's back to the bottom floor with you!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Co-op 13.2%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, chaotic, local co-op twin-stick shooter that focuses on fast-paced arena combat.

Survive overwhelming hordes of zombie-like mutants in this chaotic co-op twin-stick shooter. Play solo or team up with up to 16 players as hundreds of enemies flood the screen in a relentless fight to hold the line.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.6%, Co-op 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Gore 10.6%, Local Co-Op 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style, top-down survival shooter that focuses on mowing down massive crowds 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 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Action 11.1%, Indie 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for twin-stick roguelike shooters, offering tight controls and relentless, high-speed action.

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 38.9%, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Action 15.2%, Indie 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish twin-stick shooter that focuses on arcade-style scoring and intense local co-op action.

A bullet heaven where you cooperate with Kill-BOI 9000 (your friend and toaster). Forge a beautiful bond and bring destruction - together. Give him saws! Give him drones! Then give all the drones saws! AND THEN SET THE SAWS ON FIRE.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Co-op 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arena-based roguelite shooter that provides quick, satisfying bursts of top-down action.

Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

Why similar: Co-op 55.4%, Online Co-Op 18.3%, Action 9.3%, Indie 8.2%, Top-Down 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, co-op roguelite that emphasizes character progression and chaotic, room-clearing combat.

Select one of eleven unique playable gunslingers and seek revenge solo or with your friends in Online or Local Co-Op! Master the specialized controls of each character, collect gold from fallen foes to purchase upgrades, get totally drunk and unleash a tornado of lead across the dusty plains.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25%, Action 19.1%, Co-op 15.2%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A western-themed, chaotic, bullet-hell shooter that offers unique character playstyles and intense co-op action.

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: Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Co-op 11.7%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, tactical top-down shooter that rewards precision and offers deep, satisfying gunplay mechanics.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Co-op 24.7%, Local Co-Op 20.1%, Gore 15.5%, Action 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, violent, and highly cooperative side-scrolling action game that matches the mayhem of Gunnheim.

Chaos Town is a top-down chaotic shooter game where everything is destructible!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Action 16%, Gore 13.9%, Violent 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that leans into its name with a focus on relentless, chaotic action.

Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons. Lay waste to your friends and foes in local, LAN and online multiplayer matches, or hone your skills in single player and custom games.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51.1%, Online Co-Op 17.9%, Action 17.8%, Indie 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused twin-stick shooter that features a similar cartoony style and chaotic combat.

Tango Fiesta is a top-down cooperative shooter for 1-4 players. Imagine the events from every single 80’s action film ever made really happened to one guy - you & up to 3 friends get to blast, shoot & knife your way through procedurally generated levels as the ultimate one (or 2, 3, or 4) man army!

Why similar: Co-op 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, 4 Player Local 13%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Survival 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, co-op, action-packed shooter that celebrates classic action movie tropes.

The Horde Wants You Dead is a casual, top-down shooter with up to 4-player online co-op. Ambushed by an angry horde, you and your friends face a fight for survival against thousands of relentless enemies!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Co-op 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Online Co-Op 8.6%

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: Co-op 18.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.9%, Action 16.4%, Isometric 14.4%, Shooter 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down co-op shooter that focuses on survival against alien hordes in a sci-fi setting.

Enjoy 16-bit console gaming with the cult classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors and its sequel, Ghoul Patrol!

Why similar: Co-op 29.2%, Action 23.7%, Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 15.3%, Funny 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic local co-op top-down shooter that defined the genre with its campy, violent, and fun atmosphere.

From the creators of indie smash hit Stick It to The Man! comes a new one to four-player co-op stab-you-in-the-gut-a-thon. Embark on a dead funny adventure with the Zombie Vikings. A putrid posse sent on a mission through the most epic of worlds to retrieve Odin’s lost eye.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 43.1%, Action 29.5%, 4 Player Local 27.5%

Guntouchables is an online co-op doomsday roguelite for 1-4 players. You play as a gun-toting group of 'preppers' trying to reclaim the world from an ever-evolving horde of mutants, constantly working to develop new unique ways to kill you.

Why similar: Gore 29.8%, Co-op 26.7%, Online Co-Op 16.3%, Survival 10.9%, Action 9.2%

Kill your friends and steal their hats in this free cover-based twin-stick shooter! Wage multiplayer versus battles online or on the couch. Face off in colorful arenas with destructible environments and bangin' music.

Why similar: Violent 24.5%, Gore 20.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.4%, Action 8.9%, Isometric 7.9%

Hot Shot Burn is the hilariously violent party brawler that lets you compete in the galaxy's ultimate televised blood sport. Experience crazy couch battles full of ridiculous flukes and insane skill shots for up to 4 players.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 21.9%, Co-op 15.2%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Cartoony 7.9%

Knight Squad is an insane 1 to 8 players chaotic arena friendship destroyer. Take on current friends and future frenemies in any of the incredibly fun game modes, ranging from Last Man Standing to Medieval soccer. All of that using only weapons from the Middle Ages… and laser guns… and miniguns.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 20.9%, Co-op 14.8%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Local Multiplayer 12.2%, Action 7.1%

"Gun Brothers" is a frantic top down shooter for 1-4 players.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Co-op 14.9%, Action 9%, Shooter 8.3%

Prepare for bullet hell action and crazy driving! Your town is on fire, anarchy reigns the streets, aliens rampage in the sky! Grab your gun and join the fun!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Action 11.5%, Violent 9.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%

The ultimate couch fragger gibfest! Armed with a powerful shotgun, bullet deflecting shield and power-up tarot cards, 2 to 4 local players will battle it out to collect each others souls in 9 different competitive game modes across 4 realms & 40 arenas. This is frantic local multiplayer action at its bloodiest!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 30.3%, Local Co-Op 24.2%, Local Multiplayer 18.2%, Action 11.1%, Shooter 8.1%

HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Co-op 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Online Co-Op 10.3%

Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.

Why similar: Gore 21.9%, Violent 20.1%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Action 9.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.1%

Ragnarok was just the beginning… of the end! Odinfall is a Viking-themed, rogue-lite, twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through procedurally generated levels, upgrade your character, modify your weapons and take down robotic Norse gods to earn your freedom!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Co-op 16.2%, Action 8.9%, Shooter 8.2%

Play solo or team up with 2 - 4 players and battle through hordes of enemies in this action roguelite! Multiple playable characters, discover secrets, unique abilities, and tons of unique items!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.3%, Shooter 28.5%, Action 27.3%

Grab a friend, grab a gadget, grab a gun and get ready for the most fun you'll ever have in a co-op game!

Why similar: Co-op 33.1%, Action 20.9%, Indie 17.2%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Online Co-Op 9%

Trident's Wake is an intense co-operative twin-stick shooter in an unforgiving sci-fi setting. Join up to three other players to take back humanity's last hope - the colony ship code-named Trident – from an unknown race of alien invaders!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, 4 Player Local 11.3%, Violent 11%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Co-op 9.8%

Battle your way through Christmas monsters in this laid-back co-op shooter. Equip a variety of firearms and melee weapons, face hordes of enemies and bosses in each level, and take down the evil Krampus.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.1%, Co-op 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Top-Down 7.2%, Cartoony 6.9%

Frenetic arcade style twin-stick shooter. Fight your way through hordes of enemies alone or with a friend!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Action 23.4%, Indie 14.6%

Fast. Bloody. 8-Player Mayhem. Dominate. Taunt. Repeat. Free. No strings attached. Ever.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Action 10.2%, Shooter 9.4%

From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF! Spearhead an Ork invasion, destroy the hive city and kill your warboss! ‘Ere we go!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30%, Co-op 14.8%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Cartoony 7.4%

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 27.4%, Gore 17.6%, Violent 15.8%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Action 10.6%

The party co-op shoot ’em up! Become the king of the night club! Go alone or group your friends! Shoot the party crashers down!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.5%, 4 Player Local 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Top-Down Shooter 8%

A chaotic Roguelite Twin-Stick Shooter with a Base Defense Twist. With up to 4 players, explore, become stronger to defend your spaceship and leave this Frk*n planet!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28%, Co-op 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Isometric 11%

Polygunners is a cross between a twin-stick shooter and an RPG. Upgrade abilities, explore dungeons and towns, and fight bosses to progress through the world. Playing with your friends with local co-op cranks the experience up to 11 for satisfying dynamic gameplay.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.9%, Local Co-Op 21.5%, 4 Player Local 18.8%, Action 11%, Fantasy 4.3%

Survive the treacherous sea in this quirky multiplayer shooter game! Play solo or team up and fight off Cthulhu's minions. Master a unique recoil-based mechanic to blast enemies and chart your course. Mix and match upgrades to craft the perfect sea-surviving strategy!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 23.5%, Co-op 19.7%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Local Multiplayer 15.8%, Online Co-Op 6.7%

Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op...

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Gore 15.1%, Isometric 9.2%, Local Co-Op 7.1%

Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.

Why similar: Co-op 27.8%, Local Co-Op 21.5%, Isometric 20.7%, Action 11.9%, Arcade 10.3%

Attention! Tiny Troopers: Global Ops is a fast-paced arcade twin-stick shooter in which you lead an elite squad of Tiny Troopers on action-packed missions to take down hordes of unscrupulous enemies from all corners of the world!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Co-op 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Local Co-Op 10.4%

Gunheart is an online co-op RPG shooter where you and your friends become customizable robotic bounty hunters trying to make a buck at the edge of the galaxy. Encounter menacing aliens, explore exotic locations, unlock new gear, and rake in cash to boost your rig.

Why similar: Violent 52.1%, Action 27.7%, Indie 20.1%

Pigeons Attack is a top-down shooter whose goal is to survive the pigeons hordes for as long as possible. Use upgrades and weapons placed around the level. Unlock new characters, maps and magic runes. Help fight this invasion, alone or with your friends!

Why similar: Action 26.8%, Local Co-Op 25.5%, Indie 19.5%, Online Co-Op 16.4%, Funny 11.8%

#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 28.2%, Co-op 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%