- #1 Alien Death Mob
97% 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 40.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Action 15.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same retro, score-chasing arcade feel with fast-paced, wave-based shooting mechanics.
- #2 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,088 reviews2007
Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Arcade 16%, Retro 15.5%, Action 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive twin-stick arcade shooter that set the standard for the genre with its minimalist aesthetic and intense, high-score-focused gameplay.
- #3 Assault Android Cactus+
95% 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 38.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Arcade 11%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Action 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane twin-stick shooter that matches the intensity and arcade-style progression of the seed game.
- #4 Tachyon Project
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 74 reviews2015
Dev: Eclipse GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Tachyon Project is a dual stick shooter heavily inspired by classic shoot'em ups. We’ve combined many unique enemy types, a large variety of weapons and power-ups with innovative gameplay to ensure a long lasting challenge and discovery at every new level.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Action 21.6%, Indie 9.7%, Arcade 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features strong twin-stick mechanics and a sci-fi aesthetic that aligns closely with the atmosphere of Mobile Astro.
- #5 Nex Machina
94% matchVery Positive87% of 2,168 reviews2017
Dev: Housemarque
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Action 12.3%, Arcade 11.6%, Sci-fi 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by arcade legends, this game offers the ultimate modern twin-stick experience with incredible visual feedback and challenging wave-based combat.
- #6 Waves
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,549 reviews2011
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 10%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, minimalist twin-stick arcade shooter that focuses entirely on movement and precision, much like the core loop of Mobile Astro.
- #7 satryn deluxe
93% matchVery Positive97% of 132 reviews2021
Dev: maybell🌻
Windows · Linux
a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.9%, Retro 18.9%, Action 15%, Arcade 13.9%, Indie 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A visually striking and mechanically tight twin-stick shooter that emphasizes arcade-style movement and combat.
- #8 Crimsonland
92% matchVery Positive93% of 3,083 reviews2014
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.1%, Action 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Arcade 6.7%, Indie 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic arena shooter that pits you against massive waves of enemies, perfectly mirroring the survival-focused gameplay of the seed.
- #9 Roto Force
91% 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 37.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Action 11.4%, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces unique gravity-shifting mechanics into a tight, challenging twin-stick package that feels fresh yet familiar.
- #10 Rocking Pilot
91% 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 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Action 16%, Retro 13.3%, Arcade 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced arcade action with a retro vibe that complements the gameplay style of Mobile Astro.
- #11 Nuclear Throne
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.2%, Action 34.4%, Indie 18.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, challenging twin-stick combat with roguelite elements that keep the action fresh and intense.
- #12 Nebula
89% matchVery Positive87% of 181 reviews2023
Dev: JuTek Pixel
Windows
Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Action 14.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Indie 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed bullet-hell shooter that mirrors the intensity and arcade spirit of the seed game.
- #13 Super Destronaut
88% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Petite Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Retro 21.1%, Action 18%, Arcade 16.2%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired arcade shooter that focuses on high scores and simple, addictive gameplay loops.
- #14 Tesla vs Lovecraft
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,231 reviews2018
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Action 18.9%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Indie 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides high-octane twin-stick action with satisfying power-ups and a frantic pace that fans of arcade shooters will appreciate.
- #15 Ion Assault
87% matchMixed69% of 181 reviews2010
Dev: CoreplayPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In ION ASSAULT players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! GAMEPLAY WITH A TWIST: By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, ION ASSAULT adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.3%, Action 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Indie 11.1%, Arcade 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style twin-stick shooter that focuses on wave survival and high-speed maneuvering.
- #16 Echoes+
85% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Action 29.1%, Retro 11.2%, Indie 10.9%, Arcade 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-intensity arcade shooter that emphasizes score-chasing and rapid-fire combat.
- #17 Neon Chrome
84% matchVery Positive91% of 1,170 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 59.9%, Action 18%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Indie 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi themed twin-stick shooter that features destructible environments and a similar focus on survival against overwhelming odds.
- #18 Astro Tripper
86% matchMixed57% of 68 reviews2011
Dev: PomPomPub: Pom Pom Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Action 38.6%, Indie 16.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style space shooter that captures the same retro charm and intensity found in the seed game.
- #19 CometStriker DX
83% 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 33.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Action 8.6%, Retro 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Challenging twin-stick gameplay with a focus on retro aesthetics and precise movement.
- #20 Incandescent
84% matchMixed68% of 172 reviews2015
Dev: Stephen Crabb
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 28%, Action 23.1%, Indie 9.8%, Arcade 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic twin-stick arcade shooter that emphasizes wave-based survival and retro-style combat.
- #21 Gamma Bros
82% matchVery Positive91% of 164 reviews2018
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The original 8-bit twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love, available to play for free.
Why similar: Action 47.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Indie 20.1%
Why You'll Like It: Retro-styled arcade action that captures the spirit of classic shooters with a focus on simple, effective mechanics.
- #22 Galaxy Highways
79% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 56.5%, Retro 16.2%, Action 14.6%, Sci-fi 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: Top-down twin-stick action with a sci-fi setting that provides a similar gameplay experience to Mobile Astro.
- #23 Horizon Shift
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 330 reviews2015
Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!
Why similar: Action 37.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Indie 14.4%, Arcade 14%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that blends retro visuals with modern intensity and wave-based progression.
- #24 Switch 'N' Shoot
81% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Retro 19.5%, Arcade 16.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the same arcade-style score-chasing and retro difficulty that defines the twin-stick genre.
- #25 Alien Crusader
81% matchMixed62% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: Zydrone
Windows
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Action 28.7%, Retro 13.7%, Indie 12.5%, Sci-fi 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, difficult arcade shooter that focuses on survival and high-score competition.
- #26 Chroma Blast
79% matchVery Positive82% of 252 reviews2017
Dev: William Cheek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Chroma Blast is a fast paced twin stick shooter with many different styles of play where you fight through waves of enemies while constantly leveling up your ships colorful arsenal. Beat your friends and challenge yourself in the leaderboards, or seek out a true test of skill for those good enough to find it.
Why similar: Action 69.6%, Indie 30.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual arcade shooter that features colorful, fast-paced action and straightforward gameplay mechanics.
- #27 Pixel Star
80% matchVery Positive84% of 117 reviews2015
Dev: Soul Forge
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Endless arcade action takes a modern twist, creating a uniquely challenging open space shoot-em-up experience. From brutal bosses to black holes and beyond, countless hazards await discovery. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action 48.5%, Arcade 29.4%, Indie 22.1%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, space-based arcade shooter that captures the retro charm and indie spirit of the seed.
- #28 Offendron Warrior
78% 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 44.8%, Retro 19.5%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 14.9%, Indie 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced arcade action with a similar indie spirit and focus on wave-based survival.
- #29 Blast Off Far Away
75% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: C405Pub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 18.1%, Sci-fi 10.4%
- #30 Martian Law
78% matchMostly Negative34% of 431 reviews2019
Dev: Linclo Games
Windows
Mars is under attack! An unknown enemy is dropping bombs on the peaceful red planet. It is up to you to fight off the onslaught so the innocent can escape. Run (umm...slide), jump and blast your way to freedom in the arcade-inspired goodness that is Martian Law. Save Mars!
Why similar: Action 34.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Indie 17.9%, Retro 12.6%, Arcade 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: 2D arcade action that emphasizes survival against waves of enemies in a retro-inspired setting.
- #31 Project Mercury
77% matchMixed58% of 587 reviews2017
Dev: Raxasoft Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!
Why similar: Retro 32.3%, Action 32.1%, Sci-fi 22.4%, Indie 13.2%
- #32 Space Elite Force
75% matchVery Positive89% of 185 reviews2018
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Retro 15.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 14.5%, Sci-fi 12.7%
- #33 Gal-X-E
76% matchVery Positive86% of 91 reviews2016
Dev: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Gal-X-E aims to revive the old-school shoot em up genre, and adds modern elements to it! Fight your way through endless waves of randomly generated madness! Collect spaceships and show the enemy who's boss!
Why similar: Action 70.4%, Indie 29.6%
- #34 Hyper Bounce Blast
76% matchVery Positive93% of 89 reviews2016
Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Action 33.8%, Arcade 14%, Indie 13.9%
- #35 Drones, The Human Condition
77% matchMostly Negative38% of 356 reviews2016
Dev: Blunt GamesPub: ninjainatux
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
An addictive fast paced twin stick arena shooter with banging electronic sound track, nostalgic nods and a barrage of flashing lights and bullets. Your task is simple, kill drones, free humans, don't die!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Retro 14.1%, Action 11.7%, Arcade 10.8%
- #36 Cyberhunt
73% matchVery Positive85% of 2,639 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Retro 13.3%, Action 10.4%, Arcade 9.3%
- #37 Zombie Cubes
74% matchVery Positive93% of 80 reviews2018
Dev: MayoNinja Games
Windows
A twinstick shooter game where you fight against waves after waves of Zombie Cubes!
Why similar: Action 67.9%, Indie 32.1%
- #38 Cosmic Coliseum
70% 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 67.8%, Action 17.1%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Indie 6.7%
- #39 Astroflux
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 343 reviews2016
Dev: Fula Fisken
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Play Astroflux - a retro styled, action packed MMO space shooter.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #40 Void Prison
72% matchVery Positive80% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: Lazy FlockPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.1%, Retro 17.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 14.4%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #41 Jets'n'Guns 2
70% matchVery Positive90% of 1,284 reviews2020
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.1%, Action 27.2%, Indie 10.8%
- #42 Pewt 'em Up!
70% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Action 19.2%, Arcade 15.9%, Retro 14.8%, Sci-fi 10.5%
- #43 Rigid Force Alpha
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 reviews2018
Dev: com8com1 Software
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Retro 20.3%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 13.9%, Sci-fi 12%
- #44 Geometry Survivor
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows
Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Retro 20.8%, Action 17.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Sci-fi 5%
- #45 Gundroid
67% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Kitogoru Games
Windows
Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Retro 22.7%, Action 18.2%, Arcade 15.2%, Indie 6.8%
- #46 Droid Assault
72% matchVery Positive83% of 374 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.
Why similar: Action 34.9%, Retro 20.6%, Arcade 18.9%, Indie 13.8%, Sci-fi 11.8%
- #47 Frantic Dimension
71% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'. Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Action 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Retro 12.5%, Indie 10%
- #48 Hyper Sentinel
71% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 21%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Action 22.2%, Retro 18.7%, Arcade 14.6%, Indie 9.7%
- #49 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 10.2%, Sci-fi 7%
- #50 Undercroft Warriors
66% 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 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 9.3%, Retro 9%
- #51 Distant Space
68% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.5%, Arcade 15.7%, Retro 13.1%, Action 11.6%, Indie 7.4%
- #52 Holodrive
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,233 reviews2021
Dev: BitCake StudioPub: Versus Evil
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A fast-paced multiplayer shooter where you customize your robot, zoom around with a jetpack, and battle with various weapons. Master the arenas, surprise your enemies, and enjoy the nonstop action!
Why similar: Action 66.1%, Indie 33.9%
- #53 Space Elite Force II
68% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 15.3%, Retro 14.9%, Sci-fi 13.1%
- #54 G WARRIOR
65% matchVery Positive92% of 119 reviews2024
Dev: Liao Kai
Windows
G WARRIOR is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun and destroy all robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Action 23%, Arcade 20.1%, Sci-fi 10.5%
- #55 Clawface
69% matchVery Positive86% of 180 reviews2018
Dev: Hathos Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 259.3 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Clawface is an intense, arcade-styled twin stick shooter where you play as an adorable robot equipped with crazy weapons and a giant claw to fight an endless wave of alien monsters!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 53.7%, Action 35.4%, Indie 10.9%
- #56 Half Hour Hexagon
66% matchVery Positive84% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.5%, Action 24.1%, Arcade 19.9%, Retro 6.5%
- #57 Solar Shifter EX
71% matchMixed47% of 114 reviews2015
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.6%, Action 31.3%, Indie 13.1%
- #58 Go Mecha Ball
63% matchVery Positive87% of 452 reviews2024
Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 12.4%