- #1 SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance
97% matchMixed57% of 30 reviews2015
Dev: Brainshape GamesPub: BA Productions LLC
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance is a cooperative twin-stick shooter that features a variety of complementing ship classes to choose from. Upgrade your ships, defeat hundreds of enemies, save the galaxy all with some friends from the comfort of your couch.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, 4 Player Local 17.6%, Local Co-Op 16%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Space 9.8%
- #2 Utopos
96% matchMixed41% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Jani PenttinenPub: Utopos Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Utopos is a MOSA - Multiplayer Online Space Arena! Gameplay is from a top-down angle, dual-stick shooter and you can play against your friends online, or against AI-controlled opponents.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Arena Shooter 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, 2.5D 8.1%, Space 7.3%
- #3 Retromancer
96% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Spinfoam Games
Windows · Mac
What happens when nostalgia and necromancy mix? A Retromancer happens! Grab a few friends, choose your champions, and battle your way through 6 brutal zones filled with screeching bats, burrowing worms, deranged cultists, and giant ants.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Arena Shooter 18%, 4 Player Local 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Local Co-Op 8%
- #4 Iron Crypticle
95% matchVery Positive84% of 120 reviews2017
Dev: Confused PelicanPub: TIKIPOD
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 24.5%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Arena Shooter 16.1%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #5 Oh Ship Arena
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Kelkosoft LLC
Windows
Take command of your ship, step into the arena, dominate your opponents, and put your reflexes and skills to the test!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.9%, Arena Shooter 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Space 8.3%, Shooter 5.8%
- #6 To The Death
94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Rob Ager
Windows
Fast-paced top down shooter. Single player or 2-4 players in local multiplayer / co-op. Sci-fi setting. 3D physics makes the gameplay more dynamic / immersive than traditional 2D shooters. Varied weapons, enemies and interactive environments. All set to a pounding rock / electronica score.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 19.1%, Arena Shooter 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.9%, Local Co-Op 15.7%
- #7 Trigger Fever
93% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: RotcivPub: Rotstudio
Windows
Engage in chaotic multiplayer battles in Trigger Fever, a top-down shooter party game. Crush foes solo or with friends, wielding 50+ unique weapons. Show off skills, tactically dominate, and embrace the crazy onslaught!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arena Shooter 15.9%, Local Co-Op 7.2%, Co-op 5.3%
- #8 Xeno Crisis
92% matchVery Positive87% of 209 reviews2019
Dev: Bitmap Bureau
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Arena Shooter 16.9%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Co-op 6.3%
- #9 Another Generic Space Shooter
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Embrion
Windows
Choose your ship and command it against an army pitted against you in this wave-based arcade-style bullet hell space shooter. Fight for as long as you can with powerups acquired through the catalog, and blast through everything in your path.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, 4 Player Local 17.8%, Space 10.7%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #10 HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
91% matchVery Positive90% of 32,984 reviews2015
Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Co-op 14.1%, 4 Player Local 13.2%
- #11 Iron Fisticle
90% matchVery Positive84% of 513 reviews2014
Dev: Confused PelicanPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A modern take on the classic arcade arena shooter. Taking inspiration from an entire generation of action games, Iron Fisticle builds on classic titles like Gauntlet and Robotron while adding over 100 collectible items, an RPG style upgrade system and local multiplayer.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.6%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Arena Shooter 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #12 The Last Stand at Camp Zombie
89% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Sweet Dreams Studio
Windows
Face hungry zombies and explore the hidden secrets of the campsite while working together with a friend in local multiplayer. The tension is high and every bullet counts - will you be able to survive until you escape?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Arena Shooter 18.4%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Co-op 7.5%
- #13 Core Breach
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rencade
Windows
Core Breach is a fast-paced, twin-stick arcade shooter in a pixel art style. Play as a Trojan worm virus, outmaneuvering and destroying antivirus enemies. Upgrade your worm with powerful attacks and skills as you fight to breach the CPU core and uncover its secrets
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Arena Shooter 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Roguelite 7.2%, Top-Down 5.5%
- #14 URG
88% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Jani PenttinenPub: Utopos Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
URG is a retro-style side-scrolling arcade shooter with beautiful 3D graphics and a ton of action with big explosions and a co-op mode for up to four players.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, 4 Player Local 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Space 8.3%
- #15 Paint Chips
86% matchVery Positive88% of 242 reviews2021
Dev: PhatRobit
Windows · Mac
Paint the ground! Paint your enemies! Paint your enemies ground! The ground is your enemy! Paint it!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Arena Shooter 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 7.6%, Action 5.9%
- #16 Defenders of the Last Colony
87% matchMostly Negative38% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: Knitted Pixels
Windows
Defenders of the Last Colony is a Top Down Shooter with Strategy gameplay mechanics, where you have to protect the Colony's core while you gather resources and build defenses. You play as one of the 4 classes: Fighter, Engineer, Striker or Carrier. Defenders features coop up to 4 players and 3D graphics.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arena Shooter 16.1%, Co-op 9.9%, Space 9.4%
- #17 Delta Epsilon Warriors
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AugEx
Windows
Become a Delta Epsilon Warrior and battle your friends in this fast paced, twin-stick arena shooter. Plan your shots carefully and cut off your target's escape route with your hazard creating lasers. Deny. Eliminate. Win. Join the fight and outwit and outmanoeuvre your way to victory.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Arena Shooter 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, 4 Player Local 10.8%, Top-Down 5.5%
- #18 Chromarena
85% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Kingsnake Games
Windows · Linux
Chromarena is a 2D top-down twin-stick arena shooter. Combine offense and defense to tear through hordes of color-coded enemies to unlock new guns and set high scores. Form short and medium-term plans, dodge attacks with fully responsive controls, and get into a flow state.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Arcade 4.5%, Action 3.9%
- #19 Smashshot
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SolsLuminous
Windows · Linux
A top down twin stick shooter game with a somewhat unhealthy obsession with knockback
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Arena Shooter 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, 4 Player Local 8.8%, Local Co-Op 5.5%
- #20 Ultra Mega Planet Battles
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Solindie Games
Windows
Ultra Mega Planet Battles is an intense arcade-style, space-based, twin-stick shooter. Players can play by themselves, or with up to 3 friends local co-op or Steam Remote Play (total of 4 players). Select your character, select and modify your ship, then get shooting!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, 4 Player Local 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Space 7.7%, Co-op 5.7%
- #21 Bug Blast
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Giga GruntsPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Fight and dodge through hundreds of space bugs in Bug Blast! Go through each space station to protect from the hoards of bugs that come their way.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Roguelite 8.7%, Space 7%, Shooter 6.3%
- #22 Frayspace
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: MTTHKL
Windows · Linux
Fraypace is a local multiplayer top-down space arena shooter for up to 8 players. Choose your fighter, select your weapon, and enjoy the fast-paced and physics-based action with friends or AIs in fully destructible maps.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Arena Shooter 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, 4 Player Local 10.2%, Space 7.7%
- #23 Space Ace
81% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Closed Bracket Studios
Windows
Space Ace is a 2D top-down shooter that focuses on upgrading your ship to fight through levels of Bosses and smaller enemies. Play with keyboard + mouse or Xbox controller.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Arena Shooter 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Roguelite 6.9%, Space 5.9%
- #24 Rumble
82% matchMixed50% of 38 reviews2015
Dev: Overflow
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rumble is a fast Arena Brawler. Throw rocks to stun and spears to kill, dash to avoid incoming hazards and be the last man standing.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 21.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Local Co-Op 9.3%
- #25 Shape Shifter: Formations
79% matchVery Positive91% of 267 reviews2025
Dev: Castec Studios
Windows
Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.6%, Arena Shooter 20.8%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Co-op 9.2%
- #26 Tank Quest
80% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: David Eshuis
Windows
The Tank Lord has taken over the land. Assemble a team or tread solo to defeat his evil forces and take back what is rightfully ours. Take control of a cute animal in a tank and blast through your enemies with your bullets and bombs!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Arena Shooter 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Local Co-Op 6.7%, Shooter 6.2%
- #27 Data Man
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darkbits
Windows · Mac
Data Man is a new game for the original 8-bit NES console that brings arcade action to a home console.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 8%
- #28 ReversiBot
78% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: Yeongho Kim
Windows
The roles of keyboard and mouse will be reversed
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Arena Shooter 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 6.6%
- #29 Bumper Tanks
77% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Arvis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take control of a tank and dash into the fight in this couch multiplayer, fast-paced, twin-stick shooter game! Collect various power-ups to hook around the destructible environment and blast your friends with whatever it takes. Remember: One shot, One kill!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, 4 Player Local 21.4%, Arena Shooter 17.4%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Co-op 5.8%
- #30 PuPaiPo Space Deluxe
78% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: BolHut
Windows · Linux
Hop into your spaceship and battle waves of opponents in your journey to find the legendary space pizza! Now 100% more Deluxe than ever!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, 4 Player Local 16.4%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Space 9%
- #31 Superstition BlackCat
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LUDO Thinking
Windows
A roguelite where superstitions take shape as items! Face enemies, collect drops with negative effects that can be traded for advantages. Explore always different rooms, with challenges inspired by beliefs that make us think twice before taking a risk.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Co-op 9.5%, Top-Down 5.6%
- #32 The Zyrdain Sands
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FifoArtsPub: fknE
Windows
Visceral twin-stick shooter where desert gods sabotage your run with no-shots, sandstorms, and cursed upgrades while you evolve Zyrd's weapons to save the Sacred Stone.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.3%, Arena Shooter 27%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 6%, Top-Down 5.6%
- #33 ANNIHILATOR
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Salt & Pixel LLC
Windows
ANNIHILATOR is a gritty top-down shooter, originally made for the Game Boy Color. This is a modern adaption.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.8%, Arena Shooter 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, 2.5D 9.8%, Shooter 5.9%
- #34 Split Drive
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SmallBigSquare
Windows
Split Drive is a roguelite arena shooter where you have to find your way home through a hostile galaxy, numerous locations and a variety of bosses, all generated procedurally.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Arena Shooter 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Space 8.1%, Roguelite 7.9%
- #35 MagiCarnage
75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Colton LaChancePub: Arcane Affinity
Windows
Once every millennium, the greatest magical beings gather together in order to engage one another in tournament combat. Cast powerful spells and shatter your opponents, this is MagiCarnage!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.8%, 4 Player Local 21.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Top-Down 4.9%
- #36 Black Hole Survivor
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Trike
Windows
A physics based twin-stick shooter. Survive as long as possible and get a high score. Use your gravity beam or your gravity mine to destroy endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.3%, Arena Shooter 18.7%, Space 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, 2.5D 8.3%
- #37 Undercrewed
74% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, 4 Player Local 20%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Space 10.3%
- #38 Cyclo Chambers
72% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Hobofeller
Windows
Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Arena Shooter 19%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Space 8.6%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #39 Scientific Shutdown
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Define Logic Studios
Windows
Scientific Shutdown is a top-down arcade shooter in which you find yourself kidnapped by Dr Hans Trottelstein, the mad scientist, to test the deadliness of his latest batch of rock monsters. With help from up to three friends, how many simulated environments can YOU survive?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Co-op 7.4%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #40 Super Firefighter
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: William Giguère
Windows
Run into hell and spray it down in this couch coop twin stick shooter. Team up with 1 to 3 friends and save victims, houses and trees from the flames and those who ignite them. Enhance your waterpower with special upgrades designed to beat the heat from the unique fires you'll encounter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, 4 Player Local 17.9%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Co-op 11.4%
- #41 Resistance is Fruitile
73% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: PhasePixel
Windows · Mac
Resistance is Fruitile is a challenging retro twin stick shooter with co-op play that's jam-packed with sinister fruit monsters and plenty of firepower to take them on!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Local Co-Op 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Action 6.4%
- #42 Roboom
71% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Robogame Studios
Windows
You should simply try out Roboom. We have quite a long description below, you can read if you like, but experiencing Roboom yourself or as Co-op is the best.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 21.5%, Arena Shooter 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Co-op 11.1%, Roguelite 7.1%
- #43 Renegade Ops
72% matchVery Positive85% of 2,839 reviews2011
Dev: Avalanche StudiosPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Blast your way through enemy lines to defeat Inferno, a madman intent on global domination. Destruction just got awesome.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.9%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, Co-op 12%, Top-Down 8.4%, Action 7.5%
- #44 Cosmotrons
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LeatherBeard Interactive LLC
Windows
Cosmotrons is a cosmic battleground where skill and strategy collide. Choose your ship and customize its weaponry, engage in epic dogfights, navigate treacherous environments and outmaneuver your opponents in intense, fast-paced multiplayer battles. Are you ready to become a true space ace?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, 4 Player Local 20.2%, Top-Down 7.1%, Combat 5.9%
- #45 AGIS
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: kickbuzz GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
AGIS - A Game In Space is a top-down twin-stick-shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Roguelite 8.5%, Space 8.1%, Shooter 6.5%
- #46 Calcium Chaos: Derailed
68% matchVery Positive98% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: Lunch Money GamesPub: Spelkollektivet
Windows · Mac
Calcium Chaos is a casual Twin-Stick Roguelite that takes you on a journey by train to confront the necromancer and her skeleton army. Get ready to explore a world filled with crazy weapon combinations and unexpected allies as you embark on an epic quest to save the world!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.7%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, 4 Player Local 18.8%, Roguelite 8.4%, Co-op 7.5%
- #47 Galaxy Champions TV
70% matchVery Positive92% of 121 reviews2018
Dev: aQuadiun
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Galaxy Champions TV is a super intense top-down closed arena shooter game inspired by the classic arcade game Smash TV. Get powerful weapons and power-ups, kill huge amounts of enemies, level up, unlock upgrades and beat all the bosses to become the champion of the most violent TV show of all time!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.2%, Local Co-Op 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Action 6.8%, Arcade 6.2%
- #48 Dead Rails
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RedZip Studios
Windows
Dead Rails is an intense, cooperative, twin stick shooter. In a world where humanity has come to rely on rail roads and train stations for transportation of supply, players must work together to progress through the railroad, and get as far as possible through each train shelter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, 4 Player Local 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Co-op 11.7%, Arcade 5.5%
- #49 Reticent Retribution
71% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Seth Billick
Windows · Linux
Reticent Retribution is a top down twin stick shooter. A 3rd person action game. You must blast waves of space enemies. You can use the keyboard and a controller. 720p 60fps. Press 'esc' to quit, 'h' for help.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Space 13.9%, Shooter 8.6%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #50 Alien Outpost
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: RETROPE STUDIOS
Windows
Alien Outpost an adrenaline-pumping 2.5D twin-stick shooter places you at a remote outpost besieged by relentless waves of alien invaders
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Arena Shooter 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, 2.5D 8.7%, Roguelite 7.5%
- #51 Total Tank Tapout
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: OXGameStudio's
Windows
A Local Multiplayer Top Down Shooter with a specialized control scheme making you focus under high stake situations. This mixed with destructive environments and different tank upgrades provides a fun and flexible local game for you and your friends.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.1%, Arena Shooter 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 7.6%, Action 6.3%
- #52 Ballistic Tanks
69% matchVery Positive82% of 244 reviews2016
Dev: Kirklight Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Ballistic Tanks is the best tank game you've played since the 80's. Battle in exhilarating local multiplayer, or challenge yourself in an intense solo/co-op arcade mode. Play 5 game modes in over 50 maps; and destroy your enemies in a frenzy of bullets, lasers, and explosions!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 22.4%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.4%, Arena Shooter 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%
- #53 Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
67% matchPositive98% of 46 reviews2023
Dev: Herosoft
Windows
The iconic stuck-it-to-the-man party game receives an EPIC FREE STORY MODE UPDATE! Rise to the challenge of the evil Shogun Han Gorou!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Arena Shooter 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 5.7%, Top-Down 5.6%
- #54 Re/Phase
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Project Dreihänder
Windows · Mac
Fly, Build, and Fight in a modular spaceflight roguelike set in a hostile alien universe. Control the ship’s movement with high precision, build bizarre ships from random parts, and turn cosmic chaos into mastery as you battle to survive.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Space 13.1%, Top-Down 8.8%, Combat 6.5%
- #55 #KILLALLZOMBIES
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 314 reviews2016
Dev: Fortell Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 48.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
#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 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Arena Shooter 13.1%, Co-op 11.3%
- #56 Journey Through The Nightmare Realm II
65% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: taxicomicsPub: BeanCanStudios
Windows · Linux
Retro pixel-art bullet hell meets arcade action. Collect cards, spin slots, and blast through enemies in this nostalgic roguelite with local co-op
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31%, Local Co-Op 20.3%, Co-op 11.4%, Roguelite 8.4%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #57 Gerty
67% matchPositive84% of 45 reviews2019
Dev: Spawn Point OSKPub: Resistance Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In fully destructible terrains, carve your own path in a new rogue-lite that focuses on challenging combat. Dive into the deep tunnels of a mining colony on your own, or in local co-op with up to 4 players. Purchase gear, level up your character, and gain powerful perks to eliminate the alien horde.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, 4 Player Local 19.5%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Co-op 8.2%
- #58 Cosmic Coliseum
64% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Exane GamesPub: Bad Blood Studios
Windows
Fight for your freedom as you battle through wave after wave of alien adversaries. Destroy enemy fighters and collect XP to raise your level and become more powerful. Combine your skills and abilities with a huge range of power-ups to become the ultimate champion.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30%, Arena Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Roguelite 8.6%, Top-Down 5.8%