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Games Like Neckbeards: Basement Arena

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  1. #1 Neckbeards: Silly Squadron
    97% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
    Dev: Soiree Games
    Windows

    Silly Squadron is a retro-futuristic take on Space Invaders, the arcade classic from 1978. It has all the Soiree ingredients you're craving for: fast action, addictive gameplay, strange boss fights (including a mighty middle-aged man) and a seriously sumptuous soundtrack.

    Why similar: Memes 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Local Multiplayer 12%, Psychedelic 10.8%, Retro 8.6%

  2. #2 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 1,577 reviews2014
    Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Arcade 7.9%

  3. #3 Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo
    96% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2020
    Dev: Bare Knuckle Development
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The definitive 'Turbo Edition' of the easy to play hard to master space blaster. Bringing more game modes, ships, challenges, upgradable power-ups and frantic retro space blasting fun than ever before. Alone or in co-op you’ll keep coming back to unlock ships, upgrade weapons and beat your high-score.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 8.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%, Retro 8.3%

  4. #4 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
    95% 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%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Retro 10.1%, Arcade 9.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.5%

  5. #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 41.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.4%, Arcade 6.1%

  6. #6 Smash Hyper Drive
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gare Games
    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 39.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 12%, Retro 9.4%, Arcade 5.3%

  7. #7 Vector Assault
    93% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2015
    Dev: WizByte Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Vector Assault is a fast paced twin stick shooter where you have to survive a onslaught of enemy attackers.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.5%, Retro 12.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Top-Down Shooter 7%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.7%

  8. #8 Road Doom
    92% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2018
    Dev: Agelvik
    Windows

    ROAD DOOM is an arcade bullet-hell with a cheesy story. On a quest to defeat the four horsemen, blast your way through evil beings with skills of immense power. Unleash your wrath!

    Why similar: Memes 16%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%

  9. #9 Bezier
    91% matchMostly Positive77% of 110 reviews2016
    Dev: Philip BakPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    Bezier is a dual stick blaster set inside a vast computer built deep underground. The story traces the principal's escape from this "Noah's Ark" gone wrong. A simple shooter on the surface, the deeper narrative pulls in his relationship between evolution and god, family and love.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Psychedelic 10%

  10. #10 When It Hits the Fan
    90% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2017
    Dev: Heartfelt Games LLC
    Windows

    When It Hits the Fan is a 2d action arcade top-down shooter for PC and arcade involving four apocalyptic events at once: zombie outbreak, robot AI takeover, demon incursion, and alien invasion!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.6%, Local Multiplayer 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Action 8%

  11. #11 Two by One
    89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Javier Ortega
    Windows

    Do you have what it takes to beat two games at the same time? Prove your skills by controlling two ships simultaneously or join forces with a friend to overcome the challenge of this stylish Shoot'Em Up.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%

  12. #12 Vector Assault 2
    91% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: WizByte Games
    Windows

    Annihilate waves of enemies in this enhanced sequel with better visuals and improved twin stick shooter gameplay.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.1%, Retro 13.3%, Arcade 9.3%, Casual 5.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.3%

  13. #13 Vectrix
    89% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2019
    Dev: Poco a PocoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Vectrix is a rhythmic, techno, top-down shoot 'em up with a synthwave soundtrack and a grid of enemies based on John Conway's "Game of Life" cellular automaton!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Retro 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Arcade 8.5%

  14. #14 Ultratron
    88% 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 40.1%, Retro 13%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%, Arcade 8.3%

  15. #15 Resistance is Fruitile
    86% 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 40.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%, Action 7.4%

  16. #16 Retro Rocket Raiders
    87% 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 46.9%, Retro 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 7.7%

  17. #17 Nova Wing II
    85% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
    Dev: Sub Orbital Software
    Windows

    You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Local Co-Op 6.7%

  18. #18 Death Carnival
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Furyion Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Get ready for Death Carnival. Intense Top-Down Shooter with multi-elevation combat. Easy to start, thrilling to watch. Over a dozen characters with unique attacks and story. Adrenaline-fueled combat in singleplayer, online co-op, or competitive PvP.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.5%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%

  19. #19 Jump Gunners
    84% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2017
    Dev: NerdRage Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Jump Gunners is the definitive couch local multiplayer combat game for 1 to 4 players, matching fast paced hilarious recoil jumping mechanics, with core gameplay that is easy to learn but hard master. Become the champion among friends, as you fight alone, or team up together against your foes.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Bullet Hell 7.3%, Action 7.1%

  20. #20 ArchRobo - Robotic Annihilation
    84% matchPositive86% of 21 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 33.1%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Action 9.1%, Retro 8.6%

  21. #21 COLORNOVA
    81% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
    Dev: Malachite Studios LLC
    Windows · Mac

    A color matching space shooter about saving your home planet from total destruction!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%, Arcade 9.5%, Local Co-Op 7%

  22. #22 Super Mega Space Blaster Special
    83% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2019
    Dev: Bare Knuckle Development
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A modern take on the retro arcade shooter. Super Mega Space Blaster Special is a fast-paced frantic blast of a shoot 'em up (shmup). Played alone or in local coop the game is addictive and will keep you coming back to unlock the next ship or beat your high-score.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%, Retro 8.4%

  23. #23 WE ARE DOOMED
    82% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2015
    Dev: Vertex Pop
    Windows · Mac

    WE ARE DOOMED is a twin-stick shooter where you zap polygon baddies with an absurdly overpowered laserbeam. Dive head-first into the action with reckless ambition, charge the SUPERBEAM, and zap everything out of existence in an instant.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 61.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.4%, Top-Down Shooter 7.1%, Action 7%, Bullet Hell 6.3%

  24. #24 DOOMTANK
    82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
    Dev: Unibear Studio
    Windows

    DOOMTANK is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter designed to put you in the hot seat. Enter an ever-changing room straight from the depths of Hell and slay its inhabitants.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Retro 7.5%

  25. #25 Fragmental
    81% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2017
    Dev: Ruffian Games
    Windows

    An intense competitive and co-operative, couch-play multiplayer twin-stick shooter with some of the fastest and most frantic gameplay around. It’s a single screen, explosive arcade blast of fun where the weapons and arenas are deadly and the rivalry is fierce.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Local Multiplayer 14.3%, Action 9.9%, Multiplayer 5.5%

  26. #26 Shmadow
    80% matchVery Positive82% of 200 reviews2015
    Dev: Extrokold Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Co-op 6.6%

  27. #27 BLASTER ARCADE
    79% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Andy
    Windows

    Wanna Arcade?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 55.4%, Retro 14.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 7.7%, 2D 4.7%

  28. #28 Galaxy Champions TV
    78% 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 39.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Action 8.2%

  29. #29 Incandescent 2
    79% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2019
    Dev: Stephen Crabb
    Windows

    Incandescent 2 is a retro inspired fast paced twin stick shooter that will challenge you the longer you play. Pilot your ship and defeat the many waves of enemies in your way. Challenge your friends to beat your score in the Steam Leaderboards!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Action 12.6%, Retro 10.9%, Indie 8.4%

  30. #30 Story of a Cube
    78% matchMixed77% of 70 reviews2016
    Dev: TinyAtomGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Story of a Cube is an action packed shooter about a lone cube and his quest for revenge. Mixing elements of twin-stick shooters and bullet hell games, this is a hardcode arcade game with a crazy amount of explosions.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Retro 10.7%, Arcade 8.2%, Action 7.8%

  31. #31 Ehandcipation
    76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
    Dev: Sincopar GamesPub: Sincopar
    Windows

    Shoot-'em-up brawler for 1–4 players: fire projectiles, gather power-ups, dash to disarm, keep your rivals in the palm of your hand, and become the final boss of this bullet-hell arena.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.1%, Local Multiplayer 13%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Action 9.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%

  32. #32 Acid Web
    74% 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 41.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Psychedelic 7.5%, Arcade 6.7%

  33. #33 Black Widow: Recharged
    75% matchMostly Positive75% of 52 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend your spider web from an onslaught of bugs in this frenetic revival of the cult classic twin-stick shooter, all while jamming to an infectious original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Psychedelic 11%, Retro 7.1%, Arcade 7%

  34. #34 Legacy Of Evil
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2025
    Dev: Uruca Game StudioPub: GoGo Games Interactive
    Windows

    Join legendary RPG heroes in 'Legacy of Evil,' a classic arcade Shoot 'em Up. Battle the sinister Dravlo Stradinic and his dark forces. Upgrade your heroes and face terrifying bosses. Can you defeat the vampire and save Stygia?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%, Retro 8.4%

  35. #35 Autonomous Anarchy
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Orabidon Games
    Windows

    A retro twin-stick bullet-hell where you fight hordes of enemies, collect powerful weapons and upgrades, and go head to head with menacing mechanical bosses. Take on the hordes solo or with a friend in local co-op!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Local Co-Op 9.4%

  36. #36 Spirit Arena
    74% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2019
    Dev: Sweet Dreams Studio
    Windows

    Fight incoming waves of monsters with a friend! Control powerful wizards as you free 4 different worlds from the grasp of those evil beings. Unlock new content and take on the greatest challenges of Spirit Arena!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Local Multiplayer 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Bullet Hell 9.4%

  37. #37 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2024
    Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Action 5.3%

  38. #38 Salt VS Pepper
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: teevy
    Windows

    Salt VS Pepper is a twin-stick shooter where you switch between black and white every 3 seconds, leaving behind an evil clone every time you switch! Use guns, walls, bowling balls, and anything in between as a weapon!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Arcade 5.6%

  39. #39 Iron Fisticle
    73% 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 36.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Retro 6.9%

  40. #40 Trigger Fever
    72% 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 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Arcade 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

  41. #41 ULTRA CORE DIVE
    70% 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 43.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 5.9%

  42. #42 Ballistic Tanks
    73% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Local Multiplayer 12.6%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.1%, Top-Down Shooter 6.8%

  43. #43 Never Not Shooting
    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Hand Cannon Games
    Windows

    Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.4%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Local Multiplayer 13.9%, Retro 8.4%

  44. #44 Nova Wing
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
    Dev: Sub Orbital Software
    Windows

    Nova wing a fast scrolling space shooter for up to 2 players. Fly through the many levels defeating the many swarms of aliens, Bosses and other assorted defences. Collect energy from the defeated aliens to help upgrade your own ship.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Co-op 7.1%, Local Co-Op 6.5%

  45. #45 Renegade Ops
    70% 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 46.4%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Action 9.4%, Arcade 7.9%, Co-op 7.3%

  46. #46 Pixel Ship Shooter
    75% matchNo user reviews2018
    Dev: Altope Interactive
    Windows

    Pixel Ship Shooter is a fast-paced retro shooter game, dodge bullets and zap your friends to death!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Local Multiplayer 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Bullet Hell 9.1%

  47. #47 Xeno Crisis
    69% 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 36.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Retro 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

  48. #48 Polygoneer
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,730 reviews2017
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, Retro 8.8%

  49. #49 Vradark's Revenge
    68% 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 41.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action 4.8%, Linear 4.7%

  50. #50 Undead Souls
    70% matchNegative9% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: Rootify
    Windows · Linux

    Undead Souls is an arcade game about killing enemies trying to Beat your Score in a gun filled randomly generated levels.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Action 10.6%, Bullet Hell 10.6%

  51. #51 CPU Invaders
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 766 reviews2017
    Dev: Microblast GamesPub: SA Industry
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Invaders are living inside your computer. You shouldn't let that happen! Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! CPU Invaders overlaps the game itself with your computer screen.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Funny 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

  52. #52 Woodpunk
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2018
    Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Libredia Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Woodpunk is an exhilarating roguelike bullet hell retro pixel art shooter in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%, Retro 7.5%, Local Co-Op 7%

  53. #53 Exovore
    66% 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 39.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Arcade 6.1%

  54. #54 meldpit
    66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: monotone
    Windows

    meldpit is an arcade roguelike twinstick shooter. conquer the chambers of meldpit with various perks that make you stronger along the way. defeat unique types of enemies and see how far you can go !

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Arcade 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

  55. #55 Watchlist
    68% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2017
    Dev: Fletcher's Games
    Windows · Mac

    Accused of committing a crime affecting the nation's security, you are now tasked with tracking down various undesirables in order to redeem yourself in the eyes of the powers that be. Blast through procedurally generated levels and complete the Watchlist in this retro arcade shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Retro 9.4%, Local Co-Op 9.4%

  56. #56 Little Elf Tanks
    65% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: Friendly Fire Software
    Windows

    A bombastic bug busting adventure! Play as one of four playable characters in their quest to to free their fellow elves from the clutches of an evil army of spiders. If they crawl, blast em all! Let nothing stand in your way.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Arcade 7.2%

  57. #57 NIDUS
    64% matchVery Positive94% of 232 reviews2024
    Dev: Caleb Wood
    Windows

    A symbiotic Flower and Wasp struggle to complete their lifecycle, in a challengingly twisted arcade experience. Control both characters at once in mind-bending Single Player, or team up with a friend in hectic Local Co-Op. Master the symbiotic duet, devour the swarm, and ascend the leaderboard.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Psychedelic 14.7%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%

  58. #58 Undercroft Warriors
    64% 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 37.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Arcade 6.1%

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