- #1 Steel Saviour Reloaded
97% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Commodore SinapsyPub: Commodore Industries
Windows · Linux
Steel Saviour is back! Try yourself at this revised 16: 9 version of a cult side scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 31.6% ★, Local Co-Op 21.1%, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Multiplayer 5.1%
- #2 Retro Wars
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Take on an entire army in this 80s inspired retro top down vertical scrolling shooter. Be a one man war machine or take a friend into battle for some fun 2 player local co-op.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 31.7% ★, Local Co-Op 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Shooter 4.1%
- #3 Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
96% matchVery Positive93% of 4,015 reviews2015
Dev: Asteroid Base
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.9%, Co-op Campaign 27.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.2%, Multiplayer 5%
- #4 Burst Fighter
95% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Lion CorePub: indie.io
Windows
Burst Fighter is a shoot'em up game with unique customizable ship feature fused with modern graphic and gorgeous art styles. Dodge, counter, and defeat various enemies / attack patterns. Experience more than 8 challenging and intense boss battles.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.9%, Co-op Campaign 19.1% ★, Local Multiplayer 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%
- #5 Star Gun
94% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Transfinity Games
Windows
Star Gun is a fast-paced, auto-scrolling space shooter with RPG-style progression. Unlock unique ships and equipment, build powerful loadouts, and master skill-based combat as you blast through an unpredictable galaxy—solo or in local co-op.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 28.5% ★, Local Co-Op 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Local Multiplayer 14.8%, Sci-fi 4.6%
- #6 Hellcrackers
94% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Balazs Maczak
Windows
Hellcrackers is a survivors-like you can play solo or with up to 8 friends locally. Fight waves of monsters, and buy upgrades from the coins you collect! If you are a few coins short you can always accept curses for some extra cash!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.5%, Local Multiplayer 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Shooter 5%
- #7 Spaceship Hunters
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: PIerre NuryPub: Pierre Nury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spaceship Hunters is a chaotic couch co-op shoot-em-up for 4 players. Working as a crew, fight your way through the worst criminals the universe has to offer.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 34.4% ★, Local Co-Op 27.5%, Local Multiplayer 19.3%, Multiplayer 5.7%, Sci-fi 3.5%
- #8 A Tiny Snow Game
92% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Alex Djenkov
Windows · Mac
Get ready for an epic snowball showdown! This fun couch co-op game for 1-4 players offers exciting modes like Free-For-All, King’s Crown, and a campaign. With vibrant visuals, dynamic gameplay, and a kid-friendly mode, it’s perfect for all ages. Join the frosty fun and share your feedback!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 41.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Co-op Campaign 13.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.9%, Shooter 6%
- #9 SUPERVERSE
91% matchMixed66% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: Superverse Industries
Windows
SUPERVERSE is a fast-paced, action-packed space shooter that launches you into an ancient network of interconnected universes. Your mission: travel back through space-time and prevent the extinction of humanity.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 17.4% ★, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, 2.5D 11%
- #10 Hyperspaced
91% matchPositive97% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: RarebytePub: Headup
Windows
Blast your enemies, extinguish fires, clean up, repair, recycle and explore where no one has screwed up before! Team up and face swarms of foes as you pilot your way through a procedurally generated galaxy. Save the Multiverse in Hyperspaced, a chaotic co-op space action game for 1-4 players!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 31.6% ★, Local Co-Op 27.3%, Local Multiplayer 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Multiplayer 6.1%
- #11 Paddlenoid
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Deadbug Projects
Windows
Greetings, fellow humans. Prove you are a one-pod wonder and tilt the future of YOUR galaxy in OUR favor! Grab a friend (or fly solo) and join our brick-breaking riot. Explore 33 levels, fight 3 bosses and ignore the glitch crystals.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 30.3% ★, Local Co-Op 24.2%, Local Multiplayer 16.1%, 2.5D 9.8%, Sci-fi 5.4%
- #12 Trigonarium
89% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2015
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Co-op Campaign 35.8% ★, Local Co-Op 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Arcade 3.1%
- #13 Sky Force Reloaded
89% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Local Co-Op 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Local Multiplayer 15%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, 2.5D 7.6%
- #14 Ray’z Arcade Chronology
87% matchVery Positive90% of 100 reviews2023
Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: TAITO CORP.
Windows
Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Local Co-Op 17.7%, 2.5D 12.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, Sci-fi 10%
- #15 Undercrewed
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 35 reviews2019
Dev: David Strachan
Windows
Grab your friends and build and fly your own customisable spaceship. With local and online co-op customise your spacecraft with a wide variety of components, you must work together to figure out the best way to survive your journey!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 33.4% ★, Local Co-Op 24%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Sci-fi 6.1%
- #16 Vulture
86% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: Cubic Timeline Productions Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Attention Pilots! Your skills are needed to defend our world! Collect, build, design, and fight your way to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Co-op Campaign 13.3% ★, Local Multiplayer 9%
- #17 Gimme Space Battle
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: François ProvansalPub: Lotus Game
Windows
It’s intergalactic chaos right on your couch. Up to 8 players, a single keyboard, and an arena where your ships face off in an explosive ballet. Here, you don’t pilot: you shoot and hope that’s enough to stay alive. Spoiler: it won’t be enough.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 26.9% ★, Local Co-Op 22.4%, Local Multiplayer 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%
- #18 RoboBunnies In Space!
85% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Giant Fox Studios
Windows · Mac
Two robobunnies team up to transport a magic crystal safely through 50 action-packed levels, protecting it from danger lurking in the shadows. With hours of gameplay that is perfect to binge alone, with a friend, or 5 minutes at a time. How deep into space can you go?
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 23.3% ★, Local Co-Op 22.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%, Sci-fi 7.3%
- #19 The B.L.O.O.M Initiative
84% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Trema-CodingPub: Trema-Coding Ltd
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced 2D top-down shoot 'em up with single-player and split-screen co-op. Pilot a drone, fight alien hordes, plant and grow bio-weapons, and survive procedurally generated battlefields in a fusion of action and strategy.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 28.5% ★, Local Co-Op 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Sci-fi 6.9%
- #20 Galactic Wars EX
84% matchPositive89% of 35 reviews2022
Dev: Volcano BytesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Local Multiplayer 6.3%, Vehicular Combat 5.5% ★
- #21 With Friends Like These
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shy Kids Club
Windows
In this 2D couch co-op adventure, team up with a pal to save the world from the playful chaos caused by your shipwrecked party friends. Together you must share and swap controls, combining your abilities in the ultimate showcase of friendship.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 40.4% ★, Local Co-Op 31.9%, Local Multiplayer 16.8%, Multiplayer 4.7%, Shooter 2.3%
- #22 Chewbrick
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Decabry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Arcade shoot'em up. Dodge ORBs, destroy them with different weapons and superpowers, pick up bonuses and crystals to improve Chewbrick.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 25.7% ★, Local Co-Op 21.4%, Local Multiplayer 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Indie 6.9%
- #23 Fool's Gold
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Solar Flare
Windows
Fool’s Gold is a chaotic, couch co-op adventure-themed heist! Two bumbling explorers will work together to traverse ancient tombs and temples, grabbing as much treasure as they can, while contending with deadly traps, perilous enemies, and environmental puzzles.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 38.9% ★, Local Co-Op 28.8%, Local Multiplayer 18.7%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Top-Down 3.4%
- #24 Aplowcalypse
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 67 reviews2016
Dev: Biodrone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Snow Plows vs Aliens: 4 player, local co-op chaos
Why similar: Local Co-Op 50.7%, Local Multiplayer 29.7%, Indie 8%, Action 7.1%, Top-Down 4.5%
- #25 PURSUIT OF LAUGHTER
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frazier Kyle
Windows
Your spirit has been reawakened by the Jester God and you must embark on a journey where humor and darkness intertwine, navigate mysteries with laughter as your guide in a world where whimsy shadows logic.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 43% ★, Local Co-Op 36.9%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Indie 1.6%
- #26 Celestial Odyssey
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MackelachPub: Lemma Arts
Windows
Celestial Odyssey is a cooperative 2D arcade game with a short but touching plot, where you will need to repair a space bus falling apart on the fly alone or with a friend while flying between tiny planets. Monitor the fuel level, manage to patch up the holes and break the record!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 42% ★, Local Co-Op 31.1%, Local Multiplayer 17.8%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Action 2.7%
- #27 SKIRMISH
79% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Bullet Giraffe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Destroy your friends in SKIRMISH! This Local-Multiplayer Top-Down Space Shooter is a blast! Be the last ship in one piece to be victorious!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26%, Local Multiplayer 18%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Vehicular Combat 7.9% ★
- #28 Tipston Salvage
78% matchVery Positive95% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Pontus Karlsson
Windows
Operate dysfunctional junkyards together with your friends in this knockabout couch co-op game for 1-4 players. Tipston Salvage is all about cooperation, communication and hard work!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 34.7% ★, Local Co-Op 28.6%, Local Multiplayer 14.8%, 2.5D 10.1%, Multiplayer 4.2%
- #29 Die, Pablo! - A tower defense adventure
78% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Mike Karman
Windows
The world famous chef Louis is mad! He animates all sorts of inanimate objects to attack the restaurant critic Pablo for an alleged bad review of his restaurant. Luckily, Pablo likes playing tower defense games and knows exactly how to defend himself!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 43.1% ★, Local Co-Op 24.7%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Tactical 6.7%, Multiplayer 3.9%
- #30 Scrap Galaxy
79% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Catalope Games
Windows
Scrap Galaxy is a local build-and-destroy deathmatch game for up to 4 players. It is a 2D top-down shooter taking place out in space in a galactic junkyard. In this setting, the players are trying to survive by constructing space ships.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.3%, Local Multiplayer 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Vehicular Combat 8.2% ★
- #31 Until the Last Plane 1942
76% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: CarloC
Windows
In Until the Last Plane 1942 you control two airplanes simultaneously. A short game that delivers a relaxed alternative to the usual shoot'em ups. Singleplayer or local co-op.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Local Multiplayer 15.9%, Arcade 5.8%
- #32 SynthEscape
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RabidTomato Games
Windows · Linux
A Synthwave bullet hell shoot 'em up where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Local Multiplayer 14%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #33 Tombstone Taxi
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel Diamond Games
Windows · Mac
Take shared control of a vehicle with friends, driving passengers across a dangerous wasteland. Deliver them safely and you can upgrade your guns and vehicle to be a better taxi service. Work together to help more passengers before your vehicle breaks down and you have to start over from scratch!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 30.8% ★, Local Co-Op 26.6%, Local Multiplayer 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%, Multiplayer 6.4%
- #34 Snake Party Extreme
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: yyrGames
Windows
The best Snake game ever made. A chaotic, unforgettable, laugh-out-loud 4-player couch battle. An intense test of your arcade gaming skills. Snake Party Extreme is all of these...and so, so much more!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 38.2% ★, Local Co-Op 27.1%, Local Multiplayer 20.9%, Arcade 6%, Top-Down 3.2%
- #35 Joey and Penguin's 2 Player Adventure
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Mitten Mob GamesPub: Self
Windows
The ultimate cooperative adventure! Pass a water balloon between you and your friend to thwack bad guys. You can only get through by working together!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 38.3% ★, Local Co-Op 27.4%, Local Multiplayer 16.3%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Top-Down Shooter 4.1%
- #36 FullBlast
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 87 reviews2016
Dev: UFO Crash Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, 2.5D 12.8%, Arcade 5.8%
- #37 Overcooked
73% matchVery Positive90% of 16,200 reviews2016
Dev: Ghost Town Games Ltd.Pub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 39.7%, Co-op Campaign 21.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 19%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Arcade 6.1%
- #38 Super Grav
74% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: DemonStudios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Super Grav is a retro gravity cave flyer for 1-4 players, featuring single player or co-op multiplayer missions, racing and dogfighting. Back by popular demand, Super Grav is the official sequel to the 1998 Net Yaroze coverdisc hit, Gravitation.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 28.9% ★, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 12.3%, Shooter 4.9%
- #39 Super Retro Fighter
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 87 reviews2021
Dev: Syndrome interactivePub: Cat God Studio
Windows
Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Local Multiplayer 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Sci-fi 5.6%
- #40 When It Hits the Fan
73% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: Heartfelt Games LLC
Windows
When It Hits the Fan is a 2d action arcade top-down shooter for PC and arcade involving four apocalyptic events at once: zombie outbreak, robot AI takeover, demon incursion, and alien invasion!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.7%, Local Multiplayer 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Indie 7.5%, Action 6.4%
- #41 MT Force Aliens Uprising
71% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: RDM GameS
Windows
Dive into the heart-pounding action as MT Force, an elite government unit racing against time to unravel the mysteries of enigmatic anomalies. Rumors suggest that a mysterious scientist made contact with aliens, and now everything is out of control!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 38.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 22.7%, 2.5D 16.1%, Shooter 6.4%, Sci-fi 6%
- #42 Starexcess
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Super16bits
Windows
Escape from a tyrant government and save the planet Shambala. Be the resistance! Starexcess is a retro-looking vertical shoot 'em up inspired by the 16-bit era. Take on enemy armies and dodge frenetic shots in this shoot 'em up for one or two players in a local ofline co-op.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.1%, Local Multiplayer 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Multiplayer 7.3%
- #43 1 Shot 1 Kill
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Legend Studio
Windows · Linux
Dash, dodge, and take aim! A fresh take on arena shooters, where it only takes one shot to kill or be killed.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 27.3% ★, Local Multiplayer 18.4%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Multiplayer 5.7%
- #44 MARK-I: Mission Pilot
72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: huindie
Windows
Arcade top-down shooter with coop for 2 players. Play as Pilot of 「MARK-I」 – new prototype of intelligent combat unit. Complete short intense action mission by shooting enemies, avoiding threats and upgrading shell with different battle configurations.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.2%, Co-op Campaign 22.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Arcade 5.5%
- #45 Rogue Tanks
70% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Clayton Games
Windows
Blast through random levels of enemies with or against up to 3 of your friends in this action roguelike top-down shooter! Travel from the desert to the enemy base and...into space!? Upgrade with quicker firing, bouncing bullets, and more. Defeat huge bosses to unlock more tank classes!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 24.6% ★, Local Co-Op 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%
- #46 Pocky & Rocky Reshrined
69% matchVery Positive89% of 245 reviews2023
Dev: Winning Entertainment Group Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.5%, Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Local Multiplayer 18.4%, Shooter 8.9%, Action 7.3%
- #47 BOXHEAD:Immortal
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: Fire Source Studio
Windows
A zombie virus, brought to BOXHEAD World by a meteorite that fell unexpectedly, continues to turn people into the zombies. To survive in this purgatorial world, you must unleash every bullet into the hordes of the zombies and use any explosive objects to drench every inch of the land in blood.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.6%, Local Multiplayer 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, 2.5D 10.5%
- #48 Riders 2491
71% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2020
Dev: GoeX Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Riders 2491 is an action shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades with modern visuals.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 24% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Arcade 7.9%, Local Multiplayer 7.8%
- #49 Dead End Job
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 133 reviews2019
Dev: Ant Workshop LtdPub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Dead End Job sends you into a madcap, Ren & Stimpy-esque world to bust up ghosts. It’s a procedurally generated, couch co-op, twin-stick shooter that straps a vacuum pack to your back and puts a plasma blaster in your hand. For you, it’s just another day in the office.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 46.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Action 8.5%, Indie 7.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.7%
- #50 Dimension Drive
70% matchVery Positive80% of 106 reviews2017
Dev: 2Awesome Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
This intense space shoot ’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one splitscreen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Play solo or turn it up to 11 with a local co-op partner.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Local Multiplayer 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 4.9%
- #51 The Art Of Flight
67% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Et Al GamesPub: Page To Pixel Publishing LLC
Windows
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 34.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 7%, Shooter 5.3%
- #52 Astrotoons
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NotDemo Games
Windows
Astrotoons is a party-shooter offering both co-op and PvP modes up to four players. Cooperate with friends to complete missions and escape, or compete against each other in exciting PvP matches.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.6%, Co-op Campaign 25.4% ★, Local Multiplayer 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Multiplayer 6.9%
- #53 Have a Blast
69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Bojan EndrovskiPub: Firenut Games
Windows
Have a Blast is a high energy, kinetic, multiplayer party game. Battle through the most ridiculously hazardous corners of the galaxy and use your surroundings to your advantage. Outmaneuver your frenemies and shatter them into colorful bits.
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 21.2%, Local Co-Op 21%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, 2.5D 10.3%
- #54 MIHASHIRA
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: is_haya
Windows
A 2D top-down arena shooter. A freely scrolling shooter. Pixel graphics reminiscent of the SNES. Easy to control with the directional pad, two shot buttons, and a bomb button. Make full use of your two shots to smash through enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Shooter 6.9%
- #55 Spinner Invaders 2: A Mad Revenge
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Local Multiplayer 20.4%, Arcade 7.5%, Combat 4.2%
- #56 Chompy Chomp Chomp
68% matchMixed70% of 563 reviews2014
Dev: Utopian World of Sandwiches
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Chompy Chomp Chomp is a game where people of all ages, tastes and skills can play together, and enjoy themselves on a level playing field. Play with your friends/kids/boss/gran, lose your inhibitions, shout and scream and generally have an awesome time.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 43.8%, Local Multiplayer 27.8%, Indie 14.2%, Action 9.2%, Arcade 4.9%
- #57 Unexpected Sequence
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Breach Studio
Windows
Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Indie 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #58 39 Days to Mars
67% matchVery Positive85% of 325 reviews2018
Dev: It's Anecdotal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Embark on the 19th century's most unreliable spaceship in this 2 player couch co-op adventure. 39 Days to Mars is a unique game designed to be played with a friend, where both players have important roles in the expedition. Solo players are aided by the computer-controlled ship's cat.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 36.7% ★, Local Co-Op 32.9%, Local Multiplayer 19.5%, Multiplayer 8%, 2D 1.3%
- #59 Filthy Animals | Heist Simulator
66% matchMixed68% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: Pewter Games StudiosPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Filthy Animals is a chaotic single-player/co-op heist game for up to 4 players. Become a mutant animal working for criminal mastermind Tony as you steal, fight, fall over, and eat tacos. Solve puzzles and avoid security before making off with the loot, ya Filthy Animal!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 43.1% ★, Local Co-Op 27.5%, Local Multiplayer 18.4%, Multiplayer 4.9%, Combat 3.2%