- #1 Never Not Shooting
97% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.1%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%
- #2 GoobnBalloonsDX
96% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: IconicArtsLLP
Windows
Fight off waves of evil balloons and save the galaxy - solo or co-op! Travel between worlds in an extensive story mode, save your friends, and recruit them to challenge dastardly bosses in this arcade shoot ‘em up adventure!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Score Attack 12.9%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Bullet Hell 9.1%
- #3 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Score Attack 11.6%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Arcade 7.7%
- #4 Nova Wing II
95% 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 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Space 7.1%
- #5 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
94% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2015
Dev: KaleidoGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 15%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.5%, Score Attack 11.1%, Space 7.5%
- #6 Starfighter Neon
94% 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 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Aliens 9.6%, Arcade 6.6%
- #7 Astro Fighters
92% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 8%, Score Attack 7.6%, Local Co-Op 6.9%
- #8 Spinner Invaders
93% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Score Attack 11.5%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Space 7.8%
- #9 ULTRA CORE DIVE
91% matchPositive100% of 12 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 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 11%, Score Attack 9.6%
- #10 GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire
91% 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 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Score Attack 9.7%, Aliens 9%, Arcade 6.9%
- #11 HYPER DETONATOR
90% 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 32.2%, Score Attack 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Arcade 7.7%
- #12 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,582 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 38.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 15%, Arcade 11.1%, Local Co-Op 6.6%
- #13 Eigengrau
88% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
Dev: Martin Mauersics
Windows · Mac · Linux
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 16%, Score Attack 13.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.3%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
- #14 Xenoraid: The First Space War
89% matchVery Positive87% of 140 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Score Attack 13.9%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Survival 7.9%
- #15 XenoFeud
87% 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 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Score Attack 11.8%, Aliens 9.8%, Space 7.8%
- #16 Shapefighter
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: oatware
Windows · Linux
Shapefighter is an arcade-style, twin-stick shooter where you blast through 5 stages of pure shape onslaught. Shoot and dodge shapes that will swarm you in a ever-changing formations. Defeat all 5 bosses and take down the shape invasion!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Score Attack 15.3%, Arcade 8.8%
- #17 Dead Red Bennie
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amazing A Studios
Windows
Dead Red Bennie, where precision is key. Score points by swiftly taking down waves of enemies, aiming for the highest score in the shortest time. Maintain your combo to maximize points!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.5%, Score Attack 21.1%, Cartoony 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Bullet Hell 8.3%
- #18 PewPew Live
85% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Jean-François Geyelin
Windows
A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Score Attack 8.8%, Arcade 7.5%
- #19 Starwave Defender
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brandon Garvin
Windows · Linux
Starwave Defender is an intense twin-stick shooter based around wave survival. Dodge swarms of enemies while exploring procedurally generated levels and collecting resources to upgrade your ship. You have a limited number of ships; make your time count, Defender.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Score Attack 11.6%, Aliens 10.6%, Space 8.9%
- #20 Vectorium
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2018
Dev: IndigoBlue Game Studio
Windows
Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Score Attack 8.8%, Local Co-Op 7.8%
- #21 Orbital Overdrive
81% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Horsefly GamesPub: Coyote Time Publishing
Windows
A roguelite twin-stick arena shooter where your score IS your currency. Blast through enemy waves, then spend your hard-earned points on weapons and upgrades, or bank them as XP to power up permanently. Hundreds of builds. One more run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Score Attack 10.3%, Local Co-Op 9.6%
- #22 Crystal Comet
82% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: RewdanSprites
Windows
An old-school chaotic twin stick space shoot em' up. You are not the hero - you're part of a squad! - Play single player with the AI or drop in / drop out local co-op!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Score Attack 10.6%, Arcade 7.3%
- #23 Storm Mined
82% 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 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Score Attack 12.2%, Arcade 7.3%
- #24 Dark Matter
83% matchMixed59% of 155 reviews2015
Pub: Meridian4
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Dark Matter is a classic arcade space shooter inspired by Asteroids, featuring fast-paced ship combat, physics-based movement, and score-driven gameplay.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Score Attack 9.6%, Aliens 7%
- #25 Enfora Star
80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Haapa Games
Windows · Linux
Enfora Star station is being overrun! Pilot your spacecraft and deploy defenses to survive droid swarms - but every purchase costs precious score points. Will you risk everything for maximum points or play it safe? Master the ultimate arcade challenge!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Score Attack 11.9%, Space 7.7%
- #26 Gravity Waves
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: James Wilder
Windows
Gravity Waves is a twin stick shoot 'em up in space with waves of enemies and realistic gravity to provide constantly changing gameplay.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Space 8.3%, Score Attack 7.1%
- #27 Cyberpulse
79% matchPositive100% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: Scherzo GamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Slam your way through waves of viruses and hurl your friends through cyberspace in this flashy arcade thrower that combines classic twin-stick action with inventive physics for an electrifying adventure.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Score Attack 11%, Local Multiplayer 7.2%
- #28 Neon Fighter
79% 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 23.6%, Score Attack 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Arcade 9.1%
- #29 COLORNOVA
77% 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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Space 12.9%, Arcade 12%, Local Co-Op 11.1%
- #30 Gamma Bros
78% matchVery Positive92% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Aliens 10.4%, Arcade 8.6%
- #31 Heliocide
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Score Attack 10.6%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Arcade 8%
- #32 Lonefield Evacutation Survivor
77% 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 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Aliens 9.8%, Arcade 8.1%
- #33 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
76% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 10.3%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Arcade 8.1%
- #34 Undercroft Warriors
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 502 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 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Score Attack 10.6%, Arcade 7.2%
- #35 Alien Death Mob
74% 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 35.4%, Score Attack 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Arcade 9.2%, Aliens 9.2%
- #36 Son of Scoregasm
75% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: R C KnightPub: Charlie's Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Blast your way through 28 varied levels full of enemies, traps, lasers and bosses in this explosive Twin Stick Shmup! Test your skills, find new paths, master the score mechanics and become bullet hell. Tight score attack play, fast combat and online Leaderboards leave you needing just one more go!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Score Attack 12.5%, Arcade 8.9%
- #37 Spinner Invaders 2: A Mad Revenge
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%, Arcade 9.9%
- #38 Circuit Breakers
76% 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 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Score Attack 10.4%, Local Co-Op 7.5%
- #39 Assault Android Cactus+
73% matchVery Positive94% of 2,002 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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Arcade 6.7%
- #40 Greedland
71% matchVery Positive83% of 3,165 reviews2025
Dev: VaMP HePub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"Greedland” is a roguelike game mixed with survivor-like elements. It's reminiscent of Crimsonland and Vampire Survivors, and as the battle progresses your character will become a mobile arsenal of destruction!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Score Attack 12.1%, Aliens 8.7%
- #41 Zaxoid
71% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: M80 Games
Windows
Defend your planet in this twin-stick mayhem shooter. Rip through alien hordes across a seamless spherical battlefield while upgrading your ship and fortifying your city.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arcade 8.4%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #42 Super Bit Blaster XL
73% matchVery Positive94% of 878 reviews2020
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Score Attack 11.6%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Arcade 8.5%
- #43 Exovore
72% 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 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 7.3%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #44 Curved Space
73% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2021
Dev: Only By Midnight Ltd.Pub: Maximum Games
Windows
Curved Space is an intense arcade-style twin-stick shooter that takes the classic formula and plunges it into the weirdest reaches of space. Battle cosmic space-invading spiders across curved landscapes where bullets hug the terrain while the horizon drops sharply out of sight.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Score Attack 11.9%, Aliens 11.2%, Space 8.4%
- #45 Escape the Kreegan
72% 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 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Space 9.8%, Sci-fi 7.1%
- #46 Batsugun
69% matchVery Positive97% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Score Attack 11.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
- #47 BLASTER MAYHEM
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 22%, Score Attack 19%, Arcade 10.4%, Space 5.3%
- #48 Stray Shot
69% matchPositive100% of 44 reviews2024
Dev: PUNKCAKE Délicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Monsters come from missed shots! Learn the monster's behaviours, shoot wisely and balance the difficulty to maximize scoring!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Score Attack 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%
- #49 Nex Machina
70% matchVery Positive87% of 2,177 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 36.2%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Local Co-Op 10%, Arcade 8.8%
- #50 cyber_serpent
68% matchPositive94% of 48 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 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Score Attack 14.3%, Arcade 8.2%
- #51 LINOVICTUS
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: transmutrix
Windows · Mac
Fight through waves of enemies across shifting arenas, buy upgrades between stages, invest in new ships, research permanent upgrades between runs, and compete on the global leaderboards in this blood-pumping twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Stylized 7.1%, Arcade 5.9%
- #52 The Battle of Aurinoxia
68% matchPositive71% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Aliens 8.1%, Shooter 7.6%
- #53 Shoot 1UP DX
70% matchVery Positive80% of 153 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Score Attack 15.3%, Aliens 10.7%, Local Co-Op 8.8%
- #54 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Score Attack 16.2%, Bullet Hell 11%, Space 10.7%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #55 Starexcess
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Super16bits
Windows
Escape from a tyrant government and save the planet Shambala. Be the resistance! Starexcess is a retro-looking vertical shoot 'em up inspired by the 16-bit era. Take on enemy armies and dodge frenetic shots in this shoot 'em up for one or two players in a local ofline co-op.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Score Attack 12.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%
- #56 Space Invaders Extreme
68% matchVery Positive87% of 265 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Score Attack 12%, Aliens 8.7%, Arcade 8.2%
- #57 Gunboat God
65% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: Janson RADPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Score Attack 10.2%, Cartoony 8%
- #58 Rebound Hell
66% matchNo user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: mrtsGAMES
Windows
A minimalist top-down action game where every shot bounces, changes color, and can turn against you. Managing ricochets is your only chance to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Score Attack 13.2%, Arcade 10.7%
- #59 Super Nano Blaster
67% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: 3.5 Inch TeamPub: Ankama Games
Windows · Mac
Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Score Attack 17.4%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Arcade 8.3%
- #60 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
67% matchVery Positive91% of 1,092 reviews2007
Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 16.8 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 37.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Arcade 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Retro 7.9%