- #1 Golden Hornet
97% matchVery Positive93% of 178 reviews2017
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Difficult 12.2%, Shooter 5.6%
- #2 #Funtime
96% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2020
Dev: OneGuyGamesPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
#Funtime is an explosive twin-stick shooter where shooting isn't your only weapon. Swap your ship's color to destroy enemies, avoid damage, and ultimately control the battlefield.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Fast-Paced 17.2%, Electronic Music 11.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Space 8.6%
- #3 Breakpoint
96% matchVery Positive97% of 236 reviews2020
Dev: Studio AesthesiaPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Breakpoint is a twin-stick slasher where your weapons explode. Break through the swarm to claim your spot on the online leaderboard.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Fast-Paced 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Difficult 10.2%, Space 8.6%
- #4 Alien Death Mob
95% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Aliens 9.8%, Arcade 6.7%, Fast-Paced 6.4%
- #5 Cycle 28
94% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Fast-Paced 11.7%, Difficult 10%, Space 7.9%
- #6 CometStriker DX
93% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Difficult 12%, Shooter 5.6%
- #7 Habroxia
92% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 8.3%
- #8 Undercroft Warriors
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
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 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Difficult 13%, Shooter 5.8%, Arcade 5.4%
- #9 Zyxia: Neon Termination
94% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Knight and Ninja Games
Windows
Control the cool, steel body of The Zyxterminator to terminate wave after retrowave of space spawn in rad, bombastic style. Unleash an arsenal of weaponry to eliminate your foes while you discover secrets and complete bonus objectives to maximize your bounty payout.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Fast-Paced 14.2%, Aliens 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Difficult 9.6%
- #10 Evoids
91% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Mike Diskett
Windows
Fight against gravity, attractors and repulsors in this 16 bit inspired, side scrolling, arcade, twin stick, cave flyer/ gravity shooter game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Arcade 6.6%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #11 ULTRABUGS
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vlambeer's ULTRABUGS is a fast-paced high-score game in which you fight endless space bugs that split up into MORE space bugs as you fight and defeat them.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Difficult 11.1%, Fast-Paced 10.7%, Aliens 10.6%
- #12 Starfighter Neon
89% 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 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Aliens 11.8%, Space 5.9%, Shooter 5.6%
- #13 Gates of Zendocon
89% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Aliens 10.9%, Space 7.9%, Shooter 7.6%
- #14 Cosmic Tank
88% 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 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Space 12.5%, Aliens 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #15 ROBOHUNT
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alexander Kozlov Games
Windows · Linux
ROBOHUNT - fast top-down action shooter where you have to destroy a lot of robots. You will have to uncover the secrets of abandoned robotics labs and find a way to escape from the planet.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Fast-Paced 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Difficult 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #16 Exovore
85% 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 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Aliens 7%, Shooter 6.3%, Space 6.1%
- #17 Operation Hardcore
86% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2016
Dev: Cosmocat
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Side Scroller 13%, Difficult 12.8%, Aliens 7.9%
- #18 Bladestar
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 107 reviews2016
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Difficult 12.3%, Space 12%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #19 Enfora Star
83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Haapa Games
Windows · Linux
Enfora Star station is being overrun! Pilot your spacecraft and deploy defenses to survive droid swarms - but every purchase costs precious score points. Will you risk everything for maximum points or play it safe? Master the ultimate arcade challenge!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Difficult 13%, Space 9.4%, Shooter 5.4%
- #20 Cuboid Keeper
84% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: Ottropi Games
Windows
Cuboid Keeper is a fast-paced arena shooter with a gripping storyline and an unique spaceship building system. Take control of the legendary Guardian of the Cube and face four advanced civilizations hell-bent on defeating you.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Fast-Paced 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Space 9.4%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #21 Escape the Kreegan
84% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Entropy Is Software Development
Windows · Linux
Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Space 11.5%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Shooter 5.9%
- #22 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
82% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Limited Run GamesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Aliens 9.4%, Space 8.2%, Shooter 8.2%
- #23 ULTRA CORE DIVE
81% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: AslaekrPub: Tuupa Records Ltd.
Windows
SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 7.2%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #24 Space Warpster
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AMAMiZU games
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Aliens 8.8%, Space 8.6%, Arcade 7.9%
- #25 Rocking Pilot
81% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2017
Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Fast-Paced 19.9%, Difficult 14.3%, Arcade 7.4%
- #26 XenoFeud
80% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Downforce Games
Windows
XenoFeud is an insane top-down twin-stick arcade alien shooter, where you must survive hordes of alien intruders while defending a mysterious object in space.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Aliens 12.4%, Space 10%, Arcade 6.3%
- #27 Devileader
79% 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 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Aliens 8.5%, Space 7.5%, Shooter 6.6%
- #28 Offendron Warrior
79% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Difficult 14.5%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Space 10%, Fast-Paced 8%
- #29 ZEROCRON
78% 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 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Arcade 6.6%, Shooter 6.5%, Old School 5.5%
- #30 Cerberus: Orbital watch
78% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Evil Castle Entertainment
Windows
Get ready for classic top down space shooter gameplay! In near future scientists detected allien signals, you need to find out their nature.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.4%, Aliens 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Difficult 10.8%, Space 9.7%
- #31 Syder Reloaded
75% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Difficult 12.4%, Space 11.7%, Shooter 7.3%
- #32 Space Invaders Extreme
76% matchVery Positive88% of 261 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 20%, Difficult 13.6%, Aliens 10.2%, Space 9.4%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #33 Cole Hunter: Payback
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oldways StudiosPub: Oldways Studios AB
Windows · Mac
A retro-inspired 2D bullet hell roguelite where you pilot a customizable ship, scavenge enemy cores to upgrade your arsenal, and chase bounties across a high-stakes space rogue odyssey.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Space 12.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Difficult 11.6%
- #34 Louloudi Asteri ~Save the Solar System~
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 星花🌸ゲーム開発
Windows · Linux
"3D STG with a 2D feel! Join the adventure to save the solar system! Ace pilots Louloudi & Asteri fight a massive virus. Twin-stick controls, sidestep & roll, dodge enemy attacks. Shield-life system for beginners; damage auto-recovers. Normal & Hard routes for all players!"
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Space 9.6%, Shooter 8.8%
- #35 Rodent and Plank: Secret Origin
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Lodder Digital Media
Windows · Linux
A cosmic plank turns a rat into a gun-blasting 90s mascot in a world packed with fairy tale monsters and reality-shifting mayhem. Fuse weapons, wreck everything, and try to figure out what on earth is going on. It’s weird, it’s loud, and it does not slow down.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.2%, Fast-Paced 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Difficult 12.4%, Side Scroller 12%
- #36 GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire
75% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: LaPointe Joints
Windows
Sci-fi top-down twin-stick shooter with 9 weapons, 3 alts and secret hidden collectibles!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Aliens 11.7%, Space 8.4%, Shooter 6.8%
- #37 Neon Shooter
74% 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 38%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 9.6%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #38 Guntech 2
73% 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 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Space 7.2%, Shooter 7%
- #39 Guinea Pig Gunner
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glowmatic LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a cyborg guinea pig with a teleporter in this run and gun action platformer. Jump, dash, wall climb, and shoot through 12 action packed stages using a massive arsenal and full 360 degree aiming.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Aliens 5.9%, Shooter 5.8%
- #40 Exile Squadron
73% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: One Bit Studio
Windows · Linux
In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron, who has to stop the invading colonial forces. Unlock and upgrade an array of tactically diverse weapons, complete bonus objectives and compete with other players on the online leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 15%, Difficult 14.9%, Space 9.9%, Fast-Paced 7.8%
- #41 Jet Lancer
71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.2%, Fast-Paced 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Difficult 11.9%, Sci-fi 5.9%
- #42 UBERMOSH Vol.5
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,275 reviews2017
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Difficult 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Arcade 6.8%
- #43 Mixed Guns
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noel Jasik
Windows · Linux
Thirsty for a good old Side Scrolling shoot 'em up? Well i got ya covered, fight your way through levels, covered with countless unique enemies, grab your guns and mix them togheter with sick upgrades, to create even sicker guns!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.8%, Fast-Paced 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Shooter 5.8%
- #44 RIVE
72% matchVery Positive84% of 1,030 reviews2016
Dev: Two TribesPub: Two Tribes Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Difficult 10.1%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #45 Curved Space
71% 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 31.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Aliens 13.7%, Space 10.3%, Shooter 6.8%
- #46 Unknown Hero
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Svero Forge
Windows · Linux
Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Aliens 15.7%, Space 11.1%, Arcade 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #47 Wild Dogs
70% matchVery Positive97% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: 2ndBoss
Windows · Mac · Linux
The world is under a frantic alien attack. Amidst the chaos and with the army virtually subdued, the deadliest and most inconsequential pair of specialists are called upon to do what must be done. Join the war hunting aliens around the world and in every way possible.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Aliens 15.9%, Difficult 15.8%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Shooter 7%
- #48 Acid Web
69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Text Garden
Windows · Linux
Challenge your reflexes and defend your web from an onslaught of strange creatures to the beat of a dynamic, generative acid techno soundtrack in this all-nonsense arcade-style twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 7%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #49 Bionic Tadpole
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SaGa76
Windows
A run-n-gun, non-stop action platformer-shooter! Pick up a weapon. A jetpack. A force shield. All while evading bullet-hell madness! Oh, and be mindful not to let your gun overheat...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Shooter 8%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #50 Gunkid 99
70% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2019
Dev: Yongjustyong
Windows
GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Fast-Paced 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Difficult 11.4%, Side Scroller 8.1%
- #51 Assault Android Cactus+
68% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
Dev: Witch Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Difficult 13.3%, Fast-Paced 13.3%, Shooter 6.1%
- #52 Crystal Comet
68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: RewdanSprites
Windows
An old-school chaotic twin stick space shoot em' up. You are not the hero - you're part of a squad! - Play single player with the AI or drop in / drop out local co-op!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Space 8.7%, Arcade 6.3%, Shooter 6.3%
- #53 CHROMA+ELEKTRON
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Eric·ZDW
Windows
CHROMA+ELEKTRON is a fast-paced 2D shooter with an emphasis on high-speed movement. Collect energy and unleash powerful weapons and abilities. Return all chromatic energy to its proper state. Your speed and power will know no equal.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Difficult 14.2%, Electronic Music 9.5% ★
- #54 Son of a Gun
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: Crank GoblinPub: Untold Tales
Windows
A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Aliens 13.6%, Shooter 6.8%, Arcade 6.7%
- #55 Icarus
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Denis EvansPub: Japster's Cavern
Windows
Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Aliens 15.7%, Space 6%, Shooter 5.6%
- #56 Ultratron
67% matchVery Positive88% of 694 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 41%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #57 Anyaroth: The Queen's Tyranny
66% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: YggdraseedPub: Firenut Games
Windows
A pixel-art platformer adventure game with lots of action and a memorable story.Dive into the depths of planet Anyaroth and free its people from the tyranny of the Queen. Join the Rebellion and fight against the Regime’s mind-control system. The anya civilization needs you!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Aliens 14.6%, Space 13%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #58 Desert Child
69% matchMixed56% of 350 reviews2018
Dev: Oscar BrittainPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
You are a hungry, young hoverbike racer who needs to get off Earth before it E-X-P-L-O-D-E-S. Hunt bounties, throw races, and do whatever you can to get to Mars and win the Grand Prix.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Fast-Paced 14.9%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Aliens 10.5%, Space 8.8%
- #59 Roto Force
65% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.5%, Fast-Paced 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Difficult 12.8%, Arcade 5.3%
- #60 Hello Space
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GGEZFIRSTTRY
Windows
Dive into a 2D action game where you control a spaceship, defeat enemies and overcome deadly traps. Extend your arsenal by collecting new weapons and technologies for your ship that you will need to conquer four different dungeon-like worlds, all connected by an open space full of surprises.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Aliens 11.4%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 7.5%