- #1 Technikiller
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LofiDev
Windows
Technikiller is a sci-fi shooter set inside a mega-factory. Hack in and take control of a hulking mech to blast your way through hordes of killer robots. Fight your way to the core and shut it down.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Cyberpunk 15.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #2 Rendagor
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TribanzDev
Windows
Rendagor is a 2D Top-down Shooter starring a service bot. Just a simple machine... or something more? Uncover dark secrets in Story Mode or master the challenge of Arcade Mode. Shoot, smash, and demolish enemies and destructible environments with a devastating arsenal.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Cyberpunk 17.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #3 Messier111
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: MELPOT
Windows
The Messier 111 is a twin-stick shooter that will test your skills.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.9%, Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Top-Down 11.2%
- #4 Cyber Spartan
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PLICA GAMES
Windows
Top-down cyberpunk action set inside a machine world. Three game modes, 37 skills, an AI that judges your every move. Hotline Miami precision meets bullet-hell bosses, katana parries, and hacking. PRE-ALPHA — shape the game with us.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Cyberpunk 22.7%, Shooter 7.6%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #5 Reticent Retribution
94% 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 38.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Top-Down 11.2%, 2D 4.7%
- #6 Hive Stampers
94% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Dual Wield Devs
Windows
Fight giant bugs with your mech! Liberate the alien planet for your cause. In this top-down twin stick shooter, fight bugs as you secure the planet for humankind.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.7%, Top-Down Shooter 32.2%, Top-Down 12.5%, Sci-fi 11.4%, 2D 3.3%
- #7 The Neurochemical Conjob
93% match9 user reviews90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Mind Over Matter Entertainment
Windows
Eliminate your negative emotions (but save the good ones!) as Agent B. Cell, in this intense and wacky arcade style shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Shooter 13.3%, Top-Down 10.1%, Retro 6.3%
- #8 (square)
92% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Brennan Curtis Cottrell
Windows
Launch. Recall. Avoid.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.3%, Top-Down Shooter 31.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Top-Down 8.9%, 2D 4.2%
- #9 SlavicPunk: Oldtimer
91% matchMixed65% of 208 reviews2023
Dev: Red Square Games
Windows
The game is an isometric shooter. The story revolves around Yanus- a private investigator with a troubled past trying to solve the case of stolen data while fighting his inner demons, urban gangs and an omnipotent corporation responsible for the decay of the city he once used to call his own.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.1%, Cyberpunk 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Shooter 11.7%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #10 Halo: Spartan Assault
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,921 reviews2014
Dev: Vanguard GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Halo: Spartan Assault brings the excitement of Halo combat to Steam for the very first time. Battle your way through 30 action-packed missions against the Covenant as you explore the origin of the Spartan Ops program featured in Halo 4. *DirectX feature level 10 required. *
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 28.4%, Sci-fi 14%, Top-Down 11.7%, Shooter 10%
- #11 TV Boy
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Funsome Games
Windows
TV Boy is an action packed top-down shooter. Blast waves of weird and whacky enemies with even weirder weapons to rescue the captured citizens of TV Topia and restore peace to the galaxy!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Top-Down 12.6%, Retro 10.6%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #12 Bug Blast
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 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 39.3%, Top-Down Shooter 31.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down 7.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #13 Beat The Machine: Rebooted
89% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Sanguine Studios
Windows
In this top down twin-stick shooter, help Sector VIII defend themselves from T.O.M. Play as Damon, the cocky cadet, willing to aid Pete, Logan and Syncopia in saving their home from total destruction. Choose from a variety of 60+ Radical Skills to defeat the incoming viral attacks across 20+ levels.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Cyberpunk 19.4%, Indie 11.3%, Top-Down 10.6%
- #14 UJO Invasion
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lamplight Games Limited
Windows · Linux
Mow down hordes of Jellies in this action-packed twin-stick shooter! This is UJO Invasion: survive against hordes of Jellies, battle it out in night time boss rounds, find and upgrade an arsenal of weapons, all while playing from a cast of unlockable characters.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.1%, Top-Down Shooter 32.1%, Shooter 13%, Indie 2.8%
- #15 Smash Hyper Drive
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gare Games Inc
Windows · Mac
It's 2025 and the country's mega research facility has gone bad. You are a lowly security guard gunning for his paycheck. Fight your way out in this twin-stick shooter. Reminiscent of Smash TV and the likes of Xeno Crisis.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Retro 11.7%, Indie 7.2%, Sci-fi 5%
- #16 Warix
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Star-snuffing Black
Windows · Linux
Warix is a fast-paced 1v1 territory capture fighting game set in a dark, microscopic world. Control a glowing cybernetic nanobot, draw trails to claim turf, and destroy your rival in high-speed combat. Parry bullets, steal boost, and outsmart players online or battle a relentless solo AI.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Cyberpunk 15.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #17 Hex.Plan.X
86% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Fandango
Windows
Retro-style sci-fi top-down shooter and strategy game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.3%, Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down 9.4%, Retro 5.4%
- #18 Ricochet Blur
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MaFFaKa
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ricochet Blur is a fast-paced top-down shooter where your bullets bounce off walls. Kill all the armed demons and uncover the secrets of the mystery world.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shooter 8.2%, Retro 7.7%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #19 RoboHunters
84% match8 user reviews67% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: HomeTeam GameDevPub: Furtive Games
Windows
Top-down 3D action shooter. Fight against swarms of rogue AI machines and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Cyberpunk 17.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #20 Steel Dungeon 钢铁地牢
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Roamers.studioPub: NeutronStar.studio
Windows
Invasion of the killing machines!Driving your vehiclesand enter the STEELDUNGEON to destroy them. Rougelike TPS . Now surports gamepad and keyboard&mouse.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Indie 15.3%, Top-Down 12.5%, Sci-fi 11.4%
- #21 ANNIHILATOR
83% 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 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Cyberpunk 11.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Retro 9.7%
- #22 Xeno Crisis
82% matchVery Positive86% of 217 reviews2019
Dev: Bitmap Bureau
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Retro 11.2%, Shooter 9%, Top-Down 8%
- #23 The Mad House Season One
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Crazy Carrot Studios
Windows
Step into The Mad House, a futuristic cyberpunk game show! Battle waves of enemies, conquer unique room challenges, and climb the Leaderboard. Upgrade your gear, master each fight, and earn your place in the legendary Hall of Legends.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37%, Top-Down Shooter 27.9%, Shooter 14.8%, Top-Down 9%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #24 Falconet
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iruka Software
Windows
Falconet is a retro-style twin stick shooter with smooth weapon switching and quick reaction gameplay. Travel through unique levels, solve puzzles, and use your diverse arsenal of weapons to efficiently eliminate an army of rogue machines, rescue human survivors, and rack up high scores.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Cyberpunk 12.5%, Retro 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #25 Circuit Breakers
81% matchMixed58% of 116 reviews2015
Dev: Triverske
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Talented and ferocious weapon experts needed to eliminate a dangerous mechanical menace that threatens the existence of humanity. Up to six positions available. Benefits include traveling the world to eliminate robots.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Cyberpunk 17%, Shooter 9.1%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #26 Delta Epsilon Warriors
80% 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 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Cyberpunk 17.4%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #27 RUINER
79% matchVery Positive89% of 12,470 reviews2017
Dev: Reikon GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 36.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Sci-fi 5.7%, Shooter 4.6%
- #28 Reviser
79% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: HyperNovaSoft
Windows
'Reviser' is a top-down twin stick shooter with RPG / Treasure Hunter-like elements. Your mission is to explore with the team members, get various weapons with random parameters and conquer all areas.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.6%, Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Indie 16.9%, Shooter 12.8%
- #29 STEP ASIDE!
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BEEZthePANGEANPub: PonderPangi
Windows · Mac
You are an invincible bodyguard. Your only weakness is the person you must protect. Control the crowd, spot the assassin, and execute the mission in this stylish, top-down tactical shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.9%, Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Top-Down 12.5%, Shooter 8.1%, 2D 4.5%
- #30 Crusator
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crusator
Windows · Linux
CRUSATOR is a fast-paced, twin-stick shooter about robot-transformer. Shot'n'Ram enemies. Nothing can stop you! Except low level battery.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Cyberpunk 18.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #31 Super Shootout
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Super Moon Games
Windows
Super Shootout is a top-down, roguelike shooter set in a stadium on an alien world. Leave a wake of destruction with powerful pickups sent down by the roaring crowd. Fight, die, and fight again to the top of the online leaderboard.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Retro 8.1%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #32 Eliosi's Hunt
77% matchMixed67% of 84 reviews2017
Dev: TDZ Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Lead Eliosi, a wanna-be bounty hunter, into making his dream come true in this hardcore top-down shooter and platformer.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34%, Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Shooter 9.6%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #33 DRONES AND RUINS
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Threaded Pixel Studios
Windows
Drones & Ruins is a dynamic top down twin stick shooter where you become the intelligence of a scout drone that has agreed to assist an ally pilot reunite with a loved one. You will need to fight hard and anticipate the enemy's next attack so that you can glide into cover before you go up in smoke.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Indie 15.6%, Sci-fi 12%, Shooter 11.1%
- #34 Data Breach Inc.
76% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Beep2Bleep
Windows
Pilot a breach rig into hostile corporate infrastructure. Mine the firewall, crack daemon cores, extract your haul, and buy permanent upgrades between sorties.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Cyberpunk 14.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #35 Immune Response
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Merced Entertainment
Windows
An exciting twin-stick shooter with a progressively increasing difficulty. Fight waves of pathogenic enemies, face difficult boss fights and survive for as long as you can!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Top-Down 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Retro 7.5%
- #36 One Hit Out
74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Talking Potato
Windows
A free 2-player co-op top-down survival shooter. One hit and you're out — survive together, climb the leaderboard, and unlock new characters!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38%, Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Shooter 14.9%, Top-Down 9%, Indie 5.6%
- #37 GyroGunner
74% matchPositive100% of 16 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 36.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Shooter 11.9%, Top-Down 9.8%, Retro 8.8%
- #38 Inferno 2
75% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Inferno 2 is an intense, atmospheric twin-stick adventure-shooter. Blast through 80+ levels full of enemies and secrets while upgrading your ship the way you want.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 55.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Retro 10.9%, Indie 9.6%
- #39 ExoSoul
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Get Ready Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Exosoul is an adrenaline-fueled top-down shooter that will test your skills and reflexes. Fight for your life against relentless enemies while trying to synchronize your body and soul. You have a powerful arsenal of weapons at your disposal, but you'll need to use them wisely if you want to survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Cyberpunk 14%, Top-Down 9.9%, Shooter 8.8%
- #40 Neon Chrome
72% matchVery Positive91% of 1,178 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.2%, Cyberpunk 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 7.9%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #41 Galaxy
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Lukáš Tejkl
Windows
An arcade game where the player controls a spaceship and defends against waves of enemy invaders. The goal is to survive as long as possible, achieve the highest score, and progress through increasingly difficult levels.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Retro 13.9%, Top-Down 9.9%, Shooter 7.9%
- #42 Vradark's Revenge
72% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Sanchez CrewPub: Drunk Fly Oy
Windows
“Vradark’s Revenge” is a fantasy game in the Action RPG genre.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.1%, Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Shooter 12%, Top-Down 8.6%, Retro 5.2%
- #43 ISPELL
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: RayMim
Windows
ISPELL is a shoot'em up & bullet hell game where you take on the role of a nameless android who wanders through the dying worlds. Use various weapons and dodge enemy bullets, as well as challenge powerful creatures.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Cyberpunk 17.8%, Shooter 10.4%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #44 A.I. Invasion
73% matchMostly Negative34% of 68 reviews2015
Dev: GameArt Studio GmbH
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A.I. Invasion is an action-loaded top-down-shooter in a futuristic setting. The superior machines subjugated the universe. In a wide range of missions you take the role of a soldier and equip and command a team of special units to reclaim the planet system.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.6%, Top-Down Shooter 37.8%, Indie 12%, Shooter 9.6%
- #45 Former Future
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Quinn MorrisonPub: FuturoVision
Windows
Vaporize evil robots and reclaim Saturn’s cities in this strategic shooter. The path you choose shapes the enemy's strength, the tools at your disposal, and the final stand you'll face. Overcome adaptive AI in solo or co-op play where distinct characters and synergistic abilities reward teamwork.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Indie 14.2%, Retro 11.2%, Shooter 10.1%
- #46 R for Revenge
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TienLee
Windows
R for Revenge is a brutal top-down shooter that fuses gunplay with a devastating combat skill system. Dismantle a criminal underworld as two unique agents, chain firepower with supernatural abilities, and master high-octane encounters where one bullet is all it takes.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.9%, Cyberpunk 21.3%, Shooter 14.7%, Top-Down 12.4%, Sci-fi 6%
- #47 Oh Ship Arena
71% 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 37.7%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Shooter 12.1%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Retro 8.5%
- #48 Office Outbreak Savior
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Creaky Door Studios
Windows
The office is under zombie attack! Recruit coworkers and survive the outbreak.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.2%, Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Indie 7.1%, Top-Down 5.3%
- #49 Retro Rocket Raiders
71% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Zed Zeek
Windows
An old school fast action twin stick shmup, featuring more than 20 weapons that you can equip your ship with and 30 different enemies
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Retro 16.8%, Top-Down 10.7%
- #50 Action Commando
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 37 reviews2021
Dev: BlueEagle ProductionsPub: Paul Schneider
Windows
As a time travelling Spartan Soldier, you must stop the Cult of the Fallen Gods that are turning people into burger meat. Grab your sword and assault cannon and deal death to these disfigured freaks in the name of humanity.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Cyberpunk 18.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #51 Grid Demon
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dragon Pixel Studio
Windows
Turn a cyberpunk machine swarm against itself in a fast top-down bullet-heaven roguelite. Hack enemies into temporary allies, install run-changing Neural Patches, unleash your Grid Demon and break the Wardens guarding each deeper grid.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Cyberpunk 23.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 9%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #52 Egg Drop Soup
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: NoBrakesGames
Windows
Drop Eggs on passing cars to cause as much public damage as you can. Use Banana Peels and Doughnuts to slip away from the pursuing police force. Complete your Missions before getting caught to make your getaway!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.9%, Top-Down Shooter 37.2%, Top-Down 12.1%, Indie 3.9%
- #53 Running Riot
67% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Party Moose Games
Windows
Pick a class and blast your way through rooms of cyber enemies in this roguelite action shooter! Choose your abilities and your path wisely, because you've only got one life to make it through the gauntlet. Rack up those points and spend them on even more ways to RIOT!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.6%, Cyberpunk 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 8.6%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #54 Rainbow Laser Disco Dungeon
68% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Vector HatPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
It is the year 2084. Earth is ruled by evil robots. All music has been outlawed. Dancing is strictly forbidden. Still, in the underground, the beat goes on. Rainbow Laser Disco Dungeon: Half twin stick shooter, half rhythm game, half dungeon crawler. 150% groovy!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Top-Down 9%, Retro 6%
- #55 Starwreck Reclaimer
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Starwreck Studio
Windows
Pilot a combat salvager into a shifting starship graveyard in this top-down twin-stick action roguelite. Battle hostile machines, manage ammunition and hull integrity, choose risky protocols, recover valuable scrap, and build powerful weapon and module combinations.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.6%, Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Top-Down 8.1%, 2D 3.4%
- #56 Subversive
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: the guy behind subversive
Windows
A non-linear, story-driven top-down shooter that lets you switch between two worlds upon death. Use conventional weapons and supernatural abilities to survive gunfights, solve puzzles, and defeat powerful bosses. Fight for freedom and peace—or pursue your own agenda.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Shooter 15%, Top-Down 9.2%, 2D 4.6%
- #57 ArchRobo - Robotic Annihilation
68% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2017
Dev: Ameet Sharma
Windows
This is ArchRobo, a top-down shooter. Featuring incredible visuals, 28 intense levels ranging from easy to incredibly challenging, with 5 large Bosses, dozens of enemies, and a plethora of creative weapons such as the Laser Sword, and Juggernaut power-up.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Indie 12.8%, Retro 10.8%, Shooter 9.7%
- #58 Cloud Cutter
66% matchVery Positive88% of 128 reviews2021
Dev: Just Two ltd.
Windows
Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Shooter 12.9%, Top-Down 9.9%, Retro 9.6%
- #59 Honour Runs
69% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: noeyehandGames
Windows
Compete in the Honour Runs. A visceral, retro inspired, twin stick, score challenge contest.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.7%, Shooter 18.8%, Retro 14.8%, Top-Down 12.4%, Indie 4.3%
- #60 The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines
67% matchMixed68% of 245 reviews2020
Dev: tinyDino GamesPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Freeze time, outsmart your enemies and reverse the annihilation of your home in The Ambassador: Fractured timelines, a twin-stick fantasy shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 60.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Retro 8.1%, Top-Down 7.5%, Shooter 5.8%