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Games Like OVERWHELMED

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Twin Stick Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up.

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Enter the neon world of OVERWHELMED! Fight waves of enemies, using shooting and dashing skills to evade fire. Trigger your special Overdrive ability to defeat enemies more easily. Unlock characters, each with unique abilities and varied arsenal, to discover new gameplay styles.

Reviews: Positive — 92% — of 26 reviews
Released: 2023-06-13
Developer: Blukulélé
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchMostly Positive74% of 53 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 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Psychedelic 12.6%, 1980s 9.7%, Arcade 8.9%

  2. #2 Cyclo Chambers
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
    Dev: Hobofeller
    Windows

    Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelite 10.9%, Arcade 9.9%, Space 8.8%

  3. #3 Particulitix
    96% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2026
    Dev: Workshop Geek
    Windows · Linux

    Position smarter than you shoot. Stack rule-breaking upgrades into absurdly powerful runs. An arcade roguelite where Geometry Wars meets Vampire Survivors, and the playfield itself is your weapon.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, 1980s 12.7%, Arcade 9.6%, Roguelite 9.3%

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    95% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: diath
    Windows · Linux

    Fly, dodge, salvage, repeat. Beltrunner is a sci-fi bullet-hell horde-survival roguelite: your guns fire themselves while you drift-dodge asteroids, hazards and pirate raiders. Draft 20+ weapons, fuse maxed ones into screen-clearing evolutions, and tear down multi-phase bosses solo or in co-op.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Roguelite 8.3%, Arcade 6.9%

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    94% matchVery Positive98% of 65 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 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 8.8%, Retro 4.1%

  6. #6 Cyberhunt
    94% matchVery Positive85% of 2,923 reviews2017
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.9 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 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 10%, 1980s 9.4%, Space 8.4%

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    93% 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 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, 1980s 9.3%, Arcade 7.4%

  8. #8 Illvelo Swamp
    92% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

    Multiple goals. Multiple routes. Multiple endings. Complete missions to unlock new paths in a branching stage layout. As soon as you dip your toes in, you'll find yourself sucked deeper and deeper into this bottomless quagmire of a shmup.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Psychedelic 13.4%, Arcade 10.1%

  9. #9 Bezier
    91% matchMostly Positive77% of 111 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 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Psychedelic 12%, Space 8%

  10. #10 Bullet Candy
    91% 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 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Arcade 9.2%, Psychedelic 9%

  11. #11 #Funtime
    90% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2020
    Dev: OneGuyGamesPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    #Funtime is an explosive twin-stick shooter where shooting isn't your only weapon. Swap your ship's color to destroy enemies, avoid damage, and ultimately control the battlefield.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Electronic Music 20.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Space 8.4%

  12. #12 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 1,116 reviews2007
    Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 20.3 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 40%, Bullet Hell 15%, Arcade 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Retro 7%

  13. #13 Vanisha
    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: DANYL
    Windows

    A progression-driven twin-stick shooter. Customize ships, combine powerful chips, and forge unique builds through a massive talent tree as you race to stop the Anomaly.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 8.4%, Top-Down 5.5%

  14. #14 Starfighter Neon
    89% 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 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 7.2%, Minimalist 6.9%

  15. #15 Exovore
    87% 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 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 7.3%, Top-Down 5.9%

  16. #16 Steel Alcimus
    86% 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 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, 1980s 9%, Arcade 7.6%

  17. #17 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,607 reviews2014
    Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.1 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 46.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 5%

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    85% 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 !

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    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 35.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Roguelite 10.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Space 6.1%

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    83% 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 37.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 8.7%, Minimalist 8.7%

  21. #21 Vector Assault 2
    84% 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 44.8%, Arcade 13.6%, Retro 9.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%, Bullet Hell 6.4%

  22. #22 Neon Shooter
    82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Busy B Studios LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Arcade 12.8%, 1980s 9.7%, Action 7.4%

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    81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: ZaxtorGameS
    Windows

    Earth is on the verge of World War 3. All life as we know it will be gone tomorrow. Take control of "Super Star Dan" to build a super SSD that can store every DNA on earth before the world goes up in flames. "Life Saver" is a twin stick shooter that you don't want to miss out on!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, 1980s 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Arcade 9.8%

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    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 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Arcade 8.3%, Top-Down 6.9%

  25. #25 Shapefighter
    80% 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 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Space 8.2%

  26. #26 Acid Web
    79% 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 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Psychedelic 8.8%, Arcade 8.8%, Top-Down Shooter 7%

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    81% 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 42.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 8.9%, Top-Down 7.2%

  28. #28 Hypnogenesis
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Andy Wallace & Allen RileyPub: none
    Windows · Mac

    Hypnogenesis is an experimental video feedback bullet hell game in which arcade gameplay is integrated with the controls of a video synthesizer.

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  29. #29 Move Dodge and Kill
    78% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: DjokaGames
    Windows · Linux

    Dodge the enemies shot and kill them with different weapons. Move, Dodge and Kill is a rogue-lite dungeon crawler in a neon environment.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, 1980s 8.5%, Roguelite 7.8%

  30. #30 ULTRA CORE DIVE
    77% matchPositive100% of 15 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 36.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 4.4%

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    77% 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 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Arcade 8%, Top-Down 6.6%

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    78% 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.

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    75% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
    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 39.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Minimalist 8.4%, Arcade 6.3%

  34. #34 Solar War
    76% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Andrew M.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The planets have orbited peacefully for countless millennia. But then… BOOM! Now all orbital bodies are free to move independent of gravity (and they can respawn when defeated too.) You're The Earth… good luck!

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    74% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
    Dev: Gustavo Passos
    Windows · Linux

    Dash through enemies, collect power ups and survive waves of enemies in this fast paced bullet-hell

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 10.1%, Minimalist 9.7%, Retro 6.1%

  36. #36 Space Maxwell: Arcade
    75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Dreamland Games
    Windows

    Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Psychedelic 11.5%, Arcade 9.4%, 1980s 8.6%

  37. #37 WE ARE DOOMED
    76% 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 54.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Bullet Hell 7.8%, Action 6%, Arcade 5.7%

  38. #38 HYPER DETONATOR
    74% 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 39.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Arcade 9%, Minimalist 7.4%

  39. #39 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
    72% 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 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Arcade 6.7%, Top-Down Shooter 5.7%

  40. #40 Escape the Kreegan
    73% 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 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 7.2%

  41. #41 Geometry Attack
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Festa Tech LLC
    Windows

    Geometry Attack is a neon-drenched retro arcade shooter inspired by classics like Geometry Wars. Blast through waves of shapes in VR, on your Steam Deck, or in 2D. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, and perfectly tuned for seated recliner play. Chase the high score from another dimension!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.9%, Psychedelic 12.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Bullet Hell 9.7%

  42. #42 Gravity Waves
    73% 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 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Space 9.5%, Arcade 7.7%

  43. #43 Endocrisis Hyperactive
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Arturo Buschmann
    Windows

    Endocrisis Hyperactive the next top-down shoot em up with intense action. Absorb bullets to increment your power and pass through levels with tons of enemies and bullets and, of course, intense boss battles.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, 1980s 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Arcade 8.1%

  44. #44 XenoRaptor
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 173 reviews2019
    Dev: Peter ClearyPub: -
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Take control of a cyberdragon and annihilate swarms of rocket propelled chainsaws either online or via LAN in this high speed, high skill 8 player co-op twinstick shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Space 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Action 7.4%

  45. #45 Omega Blade
    72% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2020
    Dev: Manuel Pasamontes Romera
    Windows

    Shoot, slash, dodge and survive to blade combats in multiple kind of challenges to test your skills and claim your place in the Omega Blade hall of fame.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Psychedelic 11.1%, Arcade 8.6%

  46. #46 GUN KING
    70% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2023
    Dev: FROGBERT
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    GUN KING is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with unique gun mods that lets you play your way. Unlock and equip powerful gun mods to create wild synergies, amp up your firepower, and blast through hordes of enemies.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, 1980s 7.2%, Arcade 6.9%

  47. #47 PewPew Live
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 83 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 34.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 8.7%, Minimalist 7.6%

  48. #48 In The Valley of Death -Prologue-
    71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: stdio.gypsy
    Windows

    In the Valley of Death is a color-based hack and slash twin-stick shooter, where the player controls Red and Blue as they dash, slash, and shoot their way through challenging levels as they attempt to make it to the Valley of Death.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Minimalist 8.4%, Top-Down 5.8%

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    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Project Dreihänder
    Windows · Mac

    Fly, Build, and Fight in a modular spaceflight roguelike set in a hostile alien universe. Control the ship’s movement with high precision, build bizarre ships from random parts, and turn cosmic chaos into mastery as you battle to survive.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.1%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Space 11.4%, Top-Down 9.1%, Roguelite 7%

  50. #50 Helixian
    70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
    Dev: Renissance SoftwarePub: N/A
    Windows

    Helixian is a top down space shooter akin to games like Galaga with intense boss fights and bullet hell like stages

    Why similar: Electronic Music 27% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Space 11.7%, Retro 6.8%

  51. #51 Gridform
    69% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Sherbb
    Windows

    Fight in an arcade arena against tons of enemies with weaknesses to be exploited. Progress through a campaign of 75+ levels each presenting a new challenge with different win and fail conditions. Gameplay so tight and colorful it will bring tears to your eyes.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.8%, Psychedelic 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 10.8%, Top-Down 8.1%

  52. #52 Arcade Souls
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MG
    Windows

    Arcade Souls is an arcade boss-rush. Dive straight into crisp, bullet-hell combat. No downtime, just 20+ uniquely challenging encounters.

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  53. #53 Star Scrap
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Feral Fidget
    Windows

    A broke bounty hunter. A sarcastic robot. 1,000,000 credit debt. Star Scrap is a chaotic twin stick space roguelite. Blast through increasingly difficult waves of enemies to pay it off.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Roguelite 12.8%, Space 12.6%, Arcade 7%

  54. #54 Astral Blitz
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Spirit Forged Studios
    Windows

    Astral Blitz is a roguelite, twin stick shooter. Control your fighter ship and wreak devastation through the hordes of empire defenses. Create your own play style as you customize your ship to your needs, setting it up for brutal destruction, refined precision, or to become chaos incarnate!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Roguelite 9.7%, Top-Down 5.4%

  55. #55 Orbital Survivor
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: YuzuPulse Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Orbital Survivor is a physics-based space survivor-like with rogue-lite elements. Forge your path to free the galaxy from the Necromancer’s hordes. All set in a retro-futuristic and space-fantasy universe inspired by Dungeons & Dragons.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, 1980s 8.4%, Roguelite 7.3%

  56. #56 Stratogun
    66% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
    Dev: Horsefly GamesPub: Numskull Games
    Windows

    An ultra-fast arcade space shooter where every split second counts. Fight through endless swarms of enemies, upgrade your ship, and conquer the deadly Red Orbit or be consumed by it.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Roguelite 8.3%, Space 7.9%

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    66% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
    Dev: SIDRALGAMESPub: SelectaPlay
    Windows

    Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelite 9.6%, Arcade 8.3%

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    67% 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 33.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Arcade 9.3%, 1980s 9.2%, Top-Down 7%

  59. #59 Neon Meltdown
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Living Skies Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Your own reactor is the thing trying to kill you. Every kill feeds the heat, and the coolant those kills drop is the only thing that vents it — lying exactly where the danger just was. A twin-stick score chase where diving into the crowd is the only way to survive it. Five modes, co-op up to four.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Arcade 7.8%, Minimalist 7%, Space 6.6%

  60. #60 ZEROCRON
    67% 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 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, 1980s 10.1%, Arcade 9%, Retro 6.1%

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