- #1 Devileader
97% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, PvE 8.3%, Shooter 7.2%
- #2 Neon Fighter
96% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Score Attack 8.6%, Arcade 6.8%
- #3 Storm Mined
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Inspired by the cult classic Mine Storm, Storm Mined modernizes arcade space shooting with rogue-lite upgrades and rhythm-based stages.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 7.1%, Score Attack 6.1%
- #4 Acid Web
95% 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 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 6.1%
- #5 cyber_serpent
94% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Q-Bit Digital
Windows · Mac
slither and shoot, but don't run out of space! cyber_serpent is an arcade twin-stick shooter combined with snake. compete for a global high score in this modern take on retro classics as you face infinite waves of polygonal enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, PvE 7.2%, Score Attack 6.9%
- #6 GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire
94% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: LaPointe Joints
Windows
Sci-fi top-down twin-stick shooter with 9 weapons, 3 alts and secret hidden collectibles!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 7.5%, Arcade 5.6%
- #7 Ogo
93% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Tubby Turtle Studios
Windows
Ogo is an arcade twin-stick shooter where you control yin and yang to defeat your enemies, complete varied levels or just relax in different endless game modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Top-Down 7.5%, Arcade 7.3%
- #8 Gunslinger Nova
92% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: instasiv
Windows
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, PvE 10.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 6.5%
- #9 Technikiller
91% 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 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 8.3%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #10 XenoFeud
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Downforce Games
Windows
XenoFeud is an insane top-down twin-stick arcade alien shooter, where you must survive hordes of alien intruders while defending a mysterious object in space.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 7.3%, Score Attack 6.4%
- #11 GyroGunner
90% 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 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 6.5%
- #12 The Mad House Season One
89% 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 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 6.1%
- #13 Cosmic Tank
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Game Masterminds
Windows · Mac
Cosmic Tank is a modern take on the classic game Asteroids. Mine your way to riches! Fight off hostile threats! Upgrade your ship and rent a few helpful drones! Survive epic boss fights!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shooter 8.5%, Space 8.2%
- #14 Cosmic Paradox: Noire
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AUTO SLAVIC d.o.o.
Windows
Cosmic Paradox: Noire is a 2D top-down shoot ‘em up adventure set in a world of two overlapping dimensions. Witness the battle between the Vex Accord and the Oronix Empire, increase your odds of survival with the right upgrades and choose a ship that is best suited to your playstyle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, PvE 9.9%, Score Attack 8.1%, Shooter 7.3%
- #15 POINT CLOUD
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moss Rock Studio
Windows
A fast-paced, vector-inspired arcade shooter, set in a dark & minimalist galaxy. Blast through hoards of enemies, rack up high-scores, and collect new ships with unique abilities. Climb through the ranks and reclaim your identity.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Minimalist 7.7%, Arcade 7.2%
- #16 Escape the Kreegan
86% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Entropy Is Software Development
Windows · Linux
Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Space 7.3%, Shooter 7.2%
- #17 ZEROCRON
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: T.R.S.
Windows
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 7.7%, Arcade 6.4%
- #18 G.E.M. Grab & Exit
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Krow's Mask
Windows · Linux
Hand-Drawn Twin-Stick Shooter in space where one must survive the robotic ships onslaught and extract with the loot to exchange for ship upgrades.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Arcade 6.9%, Space 4.3%
- #19 Lonefield Evacutation Survivor
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Malémûre
Windows
Lonefield Evacuation Survivor is a... survivor in which you play as a ship facing an alien incursion. Destroy your enemies, collect bolts and upgrade your ship to survive long enough and escape. Play alone or with up to 3 friends in local multiplayer or with Remote Play Together for online gaming.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 6.5%
- #20 Starfighter Neon
85% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 7.2%, Minimalist 5.9%
- #21 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
82% matchVery Positive92% of 772 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%
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 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 4.9%
- #22 Pew-casso
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Made From Strings
Windows
Choose your loadout, choose your art brushes, and blast your way to a masterpiece! Pew-casso is a top-down action-roguelite shooter where you defeat enemies to level up and create a piece of art. The longer you last, the more complex your unique piece of art will become.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, PvE 8.1%, Shooter 6.7%
- #23 Exovore
82% 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 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 5.8%
- #24 Astro Ike
81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Cyberkite Games
Windows
Astro Ike is an exhilarating single-player, third-person zombie wave shooter that will immerse you in an intense battle for survival. Step into the shoes of Astro Ike, a fearless protagonist, as you face relentless waves of zombies. The challenge awaits—how long can you endure?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, PvE 8.3%, Shooter 7.1%
- #25 Zombie Cubes 2
80% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: MayoNinja Games
Windows
Survive relentless waves of Zombie Cubes in this action-packed shooter! Explore redesigned maps, battle unique bosses, uncover secrets, and craft traps to gain the upper hand. Upgrade weapons, collect PowerUps, and compete for the highest score in this fast-paced fight for survival!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 4.2%
- #26 打怪! Beat the Mons!
81% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: T工作室 T Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
BEAT THE MONS is simple pixel auto shooter. Dodge, shoot, beat all these monsters and earn score! Life is not much else...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 7.7%
- #27 PCpill
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZOOPGAR
Windows
PCpill™ is an action-packed top-down shooter where you take control of the PCpill™ Antivirus to disinfect the hard drive of an old desktop PC. Use your PillGun to blast the rot away and restore your computer, one file at a time!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.9%
- #28 Frenzy Force
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Clutch Design
Windows
Choose your champion and fight until your last breath! Frenzy Force is a casual wave-survival game with a diverse set of weapons and unlockable characters, where you must fight through a variety of biomes against hordes of shadowy minions.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, PvE 8.3%, Shooter 7.3%
- #29 Devastator
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: RadiangamesPub: 2Awesome Studio
Windows
Devastator is a retro-modern arcade twin-stick shooter. Featuring spectacular, fluid visuals (with 4k and 120hz+ support), heart-pounding music and sound, and intuitive, intense, and varied gameplay, Devastator is the ultimate twin-stick shooter for people who love twin-stick shooters!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Score Attack 8.4%, Arcade 6.8%
- #30 Undercroft Warriors
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 586 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 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 7.7%, Arcade 5.9%
- #31 Splitfire
78% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: @thr3mix
Windows
Splitfire is the homage to classic twin-stick shooters like Geometry Wars, that evolves the genre by answering the question, 'What if both thumbsticks controlled their own weapons?'.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 7.5%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #32 HYPER DETONATOR
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows · Mac
HYPER DETONATOR is a chain-reaction bullet hell shooter set in cyberspace. Blast through the virus spreading across the mainframe, and detonate bombs to set off devastating chain reactions. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Score Attack 10.1%, Arcade 6.8%, Minimalist 5.9%
- #33 Breakpoint
76% matchVery Positive97% of 239 reviews2020
Dev: Studio AesthesiaPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Breakpoint is a twin-stick slasher where your weapons explode. Break through the swarm to claim your spot on the online leaderboard.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Score Attack 7.4%, Shooter 6.5%
- #34 Mothership Forever
76% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: ProjectorGames
Windows
Fight against an ever-evolving threat in this skill-based twinstick shooter 14 years in the making.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 5.8%
- #35 Reinforced Machine
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Astral Punch Studios Pty Ltd
Windows
A fast-paced mech arena shooter mixing arcade intensity with skill-based unlocks. Unleash powerful ultimate forms, mix and match skills to define your playstyle, and master each unique combat machine to unlock their signature abilities.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, PvE 8.5%, Top-Down 5.4%
- #36 Galaxy At War
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nicola Hahn
Windows
Enter the cockpit of your spaceship and prevent the destruction of our homeland! You and your friends have to dodge various attacks and fight many enemies. But your Twitch chat can support you in your defense and your subscribers can even accompany you as wingmen!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Space 7.8%, PvE 7.7%
- #37 Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
73% matchPositive98% of 48 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 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, PvE 9.4%, Shooter 7.8%
- #38 Stella Voyager
74% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: KESOFTGAMES
Windows
Open World Space Exploring Trading Shmup RPG. Space sheriff fighting outlaws. King of inter planet trade. Investor who contribute to the development of the planets. The choice Is yours.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 7.5%, Space 5.8%
- #39 KILL YOUR FRIENDS
74% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: James Robinson
Windows · Mac · Linux
A frantic arena shooter for up to 6 players. Play solo, or battle your pals online. Grab a weapon, don your comically oversized hat & an absurdly mismatched outfit, and KILL YOUR FRIENDS!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 6%
- #40 Better Not Fall
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bacco Games Studios
Windows
Survive increasingly difficult rounds in a floating arena. Use weapons and powerful abilities to knock enemies into the void before they launch you off the edge, build your loadout during each run, and beat your highest score.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 8%, PvE 7.6%, Arcade 6.6%
- #41 Red Blaster
72% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Red Blaster Games
Windows
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, PvE 12.2%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.2%
- #42 THERMAL RUNAWAY
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alexframe
Windows
A top-down roguelite inside one sealed chamber. Ten levels, one hundred waves, and upgrades that compound into something the facility was not built to contain. The run ends when you break — or when the reaction does.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8%, Minimalist 7.3%
- #43 Solaroids
73% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 7.1%, PvE 6.4%
- #44 Cloud Cutter
71% 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 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 7.8%
- #45 Tanks Target Challenge
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Set Sail Games
Windows · Mac
Shoot and smash targets as you navigate through dynamic environments filled with moving targets and obstacles! Unleash your firepower to destroy as many targets as possible before time runs out.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.8%
- #46 Simple Shooter
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Egg CodePub: Solid Fill Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A neon bullet-hell where the swarm is alive. Outlast escalating waves with pure movement — no cover, nowhere to hide. Just geometry, reflexes, and the void between enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Score Attack 9.4%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 6.7%
- #47 Hive Stampers
71% 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 35.7%, Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, PvE 10.2%, Top-Down 9%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #48 Super Blue Square
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FNDK
Windows
Step into the fast-paced world of Super Blue Square, where simplicity meets intense arcade action! In this top-down 2D twin-stick shooter, you'll face waves of relentless enemies in a vibrant, ever-changing battlefield.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 7.3%
- #49 Cosmic Carnage
68% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
With 3.68 quintillion possible builds, no run is the same. Mix 10 astronauts, 10 ships, and 100+ upgrades in a relentless roguelite top-down shooter where alien swarms and brutal bosses push every skill to the limit. Adapt, experiment, and fight to survive the chaos
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 7.7%, Arcade 5.7%
- #50 Bullet Candy
71% matchMixed52% of 87 reviews2007
Dev: R C Knight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 15%
Bullet Candy is a fast paced, action packed arena shooter. There are a variety of combo systems and many secret techniques that you can employ to get the best score and weapon upgrades possible. Viewed from a top-down perspective, Bullet Candy allows for a true 360° shoot-em-up experience.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Arcade 7.9%, Top-Down Shooter 7.5%, Shooter 7.4%
- #51 Scramble All Fighters
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: ihobo gamesPub: Grindstone
Windows
Amazing graphics. Countless different units. An addictive Battle Pass. We have none of those things. Just one carrier and as many tiny fighters as you can muster to hold back hordes of enemy fighters and bombers. Victory is not enough - you may win the battle, but still lose the war!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Minimalist 9.2%
- #52 Horde Of Plenty
70% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: SMONCH, LLC
Windows
In this action-packed twin-stick shooter, construction worker Ron Mayhem's beloved pet, Puffy, a rather round and yellow puffer fish, has been captured by the forces of evil. Slay the hordes, collect mad loot, and bring Puffy back!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 6.3%
- #53 Cell #31
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Lasse Malmberg
Windows
Cell #31 is a twin-stick shooter where you play as a cell fighting to survive an ever-increasing barrage of bullets and enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Shooter 7.6%, PvE 7.5%, Score Attack 7.1%
- #54 Space Defender: Frontier Squadron
65% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Petit Vaisseau
Windows · Mac
Lead a squadron against the Drone invasion in a top-down space shooter with RPG depth. Take contracts across three galaxies, outfit and upgrade your ship, recruit wingmen, and push the story through to the Nexus.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Space 8.4%, Arcade 5.5%
- #55 Dreadnought
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: B.V.SPub: Retro Box Game Studio
Windows
Mow down the alien hordes, scout for resources and survive. Dreadnought is a mix of Action Tower Defense Survival and Shoot 'Em Up Bullet Hell where you control the ships turrets & defend against waves of enemies. Choose your weapons, upgrade your ship & brace yourself, the horde is coming.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, PvE 7.1%, Futuristic 6%
- #56 Steel Alcimus
68% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shooter 8.5%, Score Attack 6.6%
- #57 RoboShock
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Contraption Games
Windows
Blast your way through relentless swarms of insect robots in this fast-paced top-down 3D arcade shooter inspired by classic twin-stick legends like Robotron. Fight your way through increasingly dangerous levels packed with waves of deadly robotic insects, massive bosses, and non-stop action!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 6.3%
- #58 GalaxIverse II
66% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
Brace yourself for explosive space battles in GalaxIverse II! This intense multi-directional shooter puts you in the pilot's seat against alien fleets and colossal capital ships.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Shooter 7.4%, Co-op 5.4%
- #59 WARPED
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Starbound Studio
Windows · Mac
WARPED is a fast, retro-inspired twin-stick space shooter where you blast UFOs, destroy asteroids, upgrade your ship, and fight across the solar system with your robot companion Zippy to uncover the source of a mysterious signal.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 7.8%
- #60 Retro Rocket Raiders
68% 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 38.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Arcade 8.7%, Top-Down 6.9%