- #1 Neon Shooter
97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Busy B Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.4%, 1980s 12.1%
- #2 Cosmic Cruiser
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shooter 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Retro 13%, 1980s 11.7%, Arcade 10.7%
- #3 Starfighter Neon
96% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Retro 9.2%, Aliens 9%, Shooter 8.7%
- #4 Storm Mined
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, 1980s 13.5%, Shooter 9.4%, Space 8.7%
- #5 Phobos Down
94% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: FRACTiLE Games
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi twin stick shooter stripped down to the bare essentials with focus on smooth controls and satisfying action.
Why similar: Gun Customization 23.9% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Aliens 8%, Minimalist 7%
- #6 Invaders from the Third Dimension
94% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Nile River Software LLC
Windows
A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, 1980s 14.7%, Space 13.6%, Aliens 11.3%, Retro 10.7%
- #7 Warhawk
92% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Rusty PixelsPub: Ogre Games Ltd
Windows
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: 1980s 25.7%, Retro 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Aliens 10.7%
- #8 Space Aliens Invaders
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Pix Arts
Windows · Mac
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Space 17.2%, Shooter 14.7%, Aliens 14.1%, Abstract 11.1%
- #9 Super Space Serpent SE
91% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Petrus-GamesPub: Verenigde Producties.vzw
Windows
80's vector style Twin stick action with a booming soundtrack and permadeath.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, 1980s 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Retro 10.8%, Arcade 10.3%
- #10 ZEROCRON
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: T.R.S.
Windows
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, 1980s 13.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.1%
- #11 DnB Starfighter
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Reese Studio
Windows
High-speed shmup where survival meets rhythm. Evade waves of enemies to pounding drum and bass soundtrack. Compete globally or battle friends in co-op/PvP. Customize your ship, perfect your run, and claim your spot on the leaderboards.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Gun Customization 11.9% ★, Shooter 9.4%, Aliens 8.8%
- #12 BLASTER
90% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Andy Phillips
Windows
Let's play a new twin stick shooter arcade game called BLASTER
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.6%, 1980s 17.6%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 9.6%
- #13 Devileader
89% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, 1980s 10.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Space 8.6%
- #14 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: The Lost Sectors
Windows
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 12.5%, 1980s 12.2%, Space 11.9%
- #15 Cosmic Wartoad
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Retro 14.9%, 1980s 14.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 11.2%
- #16 Astro Busters
85% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Michael PrymusPub: Astrobuster Studios
Windows
Have You Been Waiting for a Modern Take on Classic Asteroid Shooters? 🚀 Your wait might just be over! Astro Busters brings you a fun space shooter with realistic physics, responsive controls and thrilling arcade action. Take on missions, upgrade your weapons, ships and fight solo or in multiplayer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Space 15.4%, 1980s 13.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11%
- #17 Yars: Recharged
86% matchVery Positive86% of 120 reviews2022
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, 1980s 11.5%, Abstract 10.6%, Shooter 9.5%
- #18 While you are Downloading
86% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Alien Nude LTD
Windows
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: 1980s 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Space 12%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 10.3%
- #19 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
84% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ninetales Studios
Windows
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Space 14.9%, Retro 13.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #20 Asteroid Blasters
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: 1980s 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Space 10.7%
- #21 Distant Space
83% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Space 17.3%, 1980s 15.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Retro 7.8%
- #22 Gray Goo
82% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Glitch Nomads
Windows
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Why similar: Space 16%, Retro 13.7%, 1980s 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Shooter 9.6%
- #23 Black Widow: Recharged
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, 1980s 14.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.1%
- #24 Star Jet Alpha
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valles Games
Windows · Mac
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Space 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, 1980s 14.5%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.6%
- #25 GRADIUS ORIGINS
79% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: 1980s 19.1%, Arcade 18%, Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Space 10%
- #26 Nebula
81% 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 21.2%, Gun Customization 17.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Space 14.8%, Arcade 8.5%
- #27 Scunners Run
78% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Jamorian 5
Windows · Mac
A fast, twin-stick shooter micro-roguelike with bullet hell elements, chunky weapons and satisfying destruction. Your AI friend AL4-N will help you along the way with new weapons, upgrades and vague moral support, as you attempt to beat the Scunners Run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Gun Customization 23.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Shooter 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #28 Cosmic Tank
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Game Masterminds
Windows · Mac
Cosmic Tank is a modern take on the classic game Asteroids. Mine your way to riches! Fight off hostile threats! Upgrade your ship and rent a few helpful drones! Survive epic boss fights!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.5%, Space 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 11.1%
- #29 Automatic Eltron
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elysion CD
Windows
A side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 8-bit games and 80s Sci-Fi movies. Play as Automatic Eltron, a cybernetic law enforcer, and save the city from the machine domination.
Why similar: Gun Customization 23.3% ★, 1980s 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Retro 8.4%
- #30 Grav Blazer Squared
79% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, 1980s 15.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Space 11.3%, Arcade 10.2%
- #31 Cyberhunt
77% matchVery Positive85% of 2,639 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.2%, 1980s 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Space 11.3%, Retro 8.8%
- #32 Apano SYN Fighter
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ASIN Games
Windows
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, 1980s 16.5%, Shooter 14.3%, Space 13.9%, Arcade 12.2%
- #33 OVERWHELMED
76% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: Blukulélé
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter the neon world of OVERWHELMED! Fight waves of enemies, using shooting and dashing skills to evade fire. Trigger your special Overdrive ability to defeat enemies more easily. Unlock characters, each with unique abilities and varied arsenal, to discover new gameplay styles.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, 1980s 13.4%, Space 10.2%, Arcade 9.4%
- #34 Attack from Izar 2250
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Xayba
Windows
Alien attackers from the Izar system are invading Earth! Battle the extraterrestrial menace in endless waves in this tribute to classic alien 'invader' shooters from the late '70s and early '80s. Aim for the high score by destroying the evil alien monsters!
Why similar: Arcade 16.9%, Shooter 15.8%, 1980s 14%, Aliens 13.9%, Space 11.1%
- #35 Invaders 360
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Holo Games GbR
Windows
A modern tribute to arcade legends! This shoot'em up arcade game revives the classics after 45 years with fresh graphics and innovative gameplay. Become a part of Space Ranges Inc. Join now! Get the high score!
Why similar: 1980s 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Aliens 11.3%, Arcade 10.8%
- #36 Super Blue Square
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FNDK
Windows
Step into the fast-paced world of Super Blue Square, where simplicity meets intense arcade action! In this top-down 2D twin-stick shooter, you'll face waves of relentless enemies in a vibrant, ever-changing battlefield.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 9.5%
- #37 Operius DX
74% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Distant Illusions
Windows
Blast off into Operius DX, a high-speed arcade shooter where you navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle waves of enemies, and confront formidable bosses in an endless amount of procedurally-generated levels. How far can you get?
Why similar: 1980s 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Aliens 11.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.8%
- #38 Escape Space
73% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Gun Customization 19% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Space 16.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.4%
- #39 Vector Seven
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Electric Shed
Windows
Retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 80's games Fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up with looping battlefields, relentless enemy waves, tactical shields, power-ups and hyperspace jumps
Why similar: 1980s 23%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 9.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Action 8.1%
- #40 AlphaBlue
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Gun Customization 16.3% ★, Retro 11%, Aliens 10.5%, Space 10.4%
- #41 Exovore
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tapzilla
Windows · Linux
EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 8.7%, 1980s 8.7%
- #42 DIM-EGION
74% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: aa9bbPub: Akasha Apostles
Windows
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Shooter 20.5%, 1980s 16.2%, Space 13.3%, Action 9.2%
- #43 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, 1980s 16.4%, Retro 13.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10%
- #44 Totally Shmup
70% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: EldTheZombie
Windows
Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up. Colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by the golden age of video gaming. Totally free introduction to the world of Shmups and Bullet Hell Games!
Why similar: Gun Customization 19.8% ★, 1980s 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Space 11.3%, Arcade 10%
- #45 GyroGunner
70% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows
An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, 1980s 12.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.1%
- #46 Centipede: Recharged
70% matchVery Positive84% of 161 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Retro 12.9%, Abstract 12.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.7%
- #47 Meteoroids 3D
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Titan Deep Space Company
Windows
Meteoroids 3D is a simple action game set in space, which wants to pay tribute to a great game of the eighties: Asteroids. Meteoroids 3D does not pretend to be better, or try to emulate the greatness of Asteroids. We just want to bring a funny and addictive game to the players.
Why similar: 1980s 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Gun Customization 11.9% ★, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 10.3%
- #48 打怪! Beat the Mons!
71% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: T工作室 T Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
BEAT THE MONS is simple pixel auto shooter. Dodge, shoot, beat all these monsters and earn score! Life is not much else...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Abstract 10.3%
- #49 Astroblaster
72% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: David ArmstrongPub: Pizza Parlor Games
Windows
An arcade-style 2D top-down space shooter. Blow up space rocks and space pirates for as long as you can. You'll also need to maximize a delicately-balanced economy of resources. Keep trying to out-do yourself! Five boss ships will break in at various points to make life difficult.
Why similar: 1980s 29.1%, Retro 13.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%
- #50 Space & Pixels
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Basil Masil
Windows
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 16.5%, Space 12.9%, Action 11.4%
- #51 Space storm
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: rogerinfanger.com
Windows
Steer a futuristic spaceship through 50 action-packed levels! Fight against enemy fleets, use teleportation, dodge fireballs and defeat the mothership. Precision and skill are required to survive increasingly difficult waves. Are you ready?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, 1980s 15.5%, Abstract 13.1%, Space 12.2%, Shooter 12.1%
- #52 Explaining every string
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: chelovekbeznika
Windows
No online, no services, no DLCs, no open-world, no rogulike, no roguelite, no metroidvania, no backtracking. Can't say "no god" cause god participate in one of boss fights. Not on your side. It's just straight line from start to finish. And skill required to get through it. Party like 1989.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, 1980s 13.3%, Retro 10.5%, Arcade 10.1%
- #53 Cosmic Carnage
66% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2026
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
With 3.68 quintillion possible builds, no run is the same. Mix 10 astronauts, 10 ships, and 100+ upgrades in a relentless roguelite top-down shooter where alien swarms and brutal bosses push every skill to the limit. Adapt, experiment, and fight to survive the chaos
Why similar: Gun Customization 21.1% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Space 8.6%
- #54 Curved Space
69% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2021
Dev: Only By Midnight Ltd.Pub: Maximum Games
Windows
Curved Space is an intense arcade-style twin-stick shooter that takes the classic formula and plunges it into the weirdest reaches of space. Battle cosmic space-invading spiders across curved landscapes where bullets hug the terrain while the horizon drops sharply out of sight.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Space 12.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Aliens 10.6%
- #55 Pewt 'em Up!
68% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Shooter 14.3%, Aliens 14%, Arcade 12.8%, Space 10.4%
- #56 Guntech 2
68% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Jani PenttinenPub: Utopos Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Guntech 2 is a return of the good old “cave flyer” shoot ’em ups genre. It’s a twin-stick shooter influenced by such classics as Thrust, Oids, Geometry Wars, and Asteroids. You can play in single-player, or couch co-op with up to 4 players!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Gun Customization 13.2% ★, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.9%
- #57 Habroxia
67% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 13.7%, Space 9.6%
- #58 Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20)
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Retro 18.5%, 1980s 15.4%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 12.7%
- #59 RESHOOTER
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: spieleschreiber
Windows
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Arcade 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Retro 13.8%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 10.8%