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  1. #1 Waves
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,571 reviews2011
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    Why similar: Bullet Time 18% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 17.3%, Time Manipulation 14.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Bullet Hell 9.8%

  2. #2 RATTUS
    96% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Panatails
    Windows

    Play as a Rattus, a psychic rat capable of summoning meteors and altering the fabric of time. He decides to fight some birds. Can you help him survive?

    Why similar: Bullet Time 22.3% ★, Time Manipulation 18.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.3%

  3. #3 Acropalypse
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Delightful Team
    Windows

    In this bullet time twin-stick shooter you murder the crops you plant. Complete orders by planting your own enemy waves. Use the power of the rocket gun to fly through the air and string together incredible combos.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 31.8% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.4%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Platformer 6.6%

  4. #4 Fairy Fire - Defender of the Fairies
    95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: Stefan Preuss
    Windows

    Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Bullet Time 13.2% ★, Side Scroller 13%, Bullet Hell 10.5%

  5. #5 Mixed Guns
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Noel Jasik
    Windows · Linux

    Thirsty for a good old Side Scrolling shoot 'em up? Well i got ya covered, fight your way through levels, covered with countless unique enemies, grab your guns and mix them togheter with sick upgrades, to create even sicker guns!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Fast-Paced 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Side Scroller 13%, Bullet Hell 11.6%

  6. #6 Rise & Shine
    94% matchMixed69% of 911 reviews2017
    Dev: Super Mega TeamPub: Adult Swim Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Welcome to Gamearth, a once peaceful planet now threatened by the warmongering Space grunts of Nexgen. In the aftermath of their devastating first strike a child named Rise is forced to take on the sacred gun Shine - and with it the fate of his world.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Time 19% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.5%

  7. #7 Rodent and Plank: Secret Origin
    93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Lodder Digital Media
    Windows · Linux

    A cosmic plank turns a rat into a gun-blasting 90s mascot in a world packed with fairy tale monsters and reality-shifting mayhem. Fuse weapons, wreck everything, and try to figure out what on earth is going on. It’s weird, it’s loud, and it does not slow down.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.2%, Fast-Paced 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.8%

  8. #8 TimeTekker
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 72 reviews2018
    Dev: Artii Games LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 22%

    TimeTekker is an arcade shoot em' up where your actions dictate the speed of time itself! Overcome the endless hail of bullets at your own pace and become the ultimate ninja!

    Why similar: Bullet Time 21.8% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 18.2%, Time Manipulation 16.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Bullet Hell 9.6%

  9. #9 Last Soul - Prologue
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2021
    Dev: Wulum Creative Technology Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Last Soul is a 2d pixel art action platformer with a compelling story about a future where mankind has lost its will. Explore and fight your way through a variety of levels, and take on awesome boss enemies.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 23.4% ★, Time Manipulation 19% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Bullet Hell 8.8%

  10. #10 Power-Up
    91% matchMixed58% of 268 reviews2014
    Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Fast-Paced 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shooter 7.8%

  11. #11 Aircraft Sketch Shooter
    90% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2021
    Dev: Stusse Games
    Windows · Linux

    Choose One of 4 Aircrafts and start to fight against Unique Boss Enemies.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Bullet Time 17.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 6.8%

  12. #12 Space Mash
    89% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Paul Thomas
    Windows · Linux

    Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 25.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 8.4%

  13. #13 Alien Death Mob
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 52 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 34.3%, Score Attack 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Bullet Time 8.4% ★, Shooter 7.6%

  14. #14 ULTRA CORE DIVE
    88% 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 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 8.2%

  15. #15 Bionic Tadpole
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SaGa76
    Windows

    A run-n-gun, non-stop action platformer-shooter! Pick up a weapon. A jetpack. A force shield. All while evading bullet-hell madness! Oh, and be mindful not to let your gun overheat...

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Shooter 8.9%

  16. #16 Golden Hornet
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 179 reviews2017
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 7.6%

  17. #17 Shattered Echoes
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BricksParts
    Windows

    Shattered Echoes is a singleplayer arcade-platformer where your only enemy is yourself. Jump, dash and think two steps ahead in hectic attempts to dodge enemies that copy everything you do. Unlock versatile movement abilities and take on challenging arenas where you must outrun your past.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 17.9% ★, Fast-Paced 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Score Attack 13.3%, Side Scroller 12.3%

  18. #18 GAT RAT
    85% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
    Dev: Dark Snow Games
    Windows

    A rat with a massive arsenal. Cook up your favorite combination of guns, spells, and perks to casually annihilate your enemies throughout the realms.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Score Attack 10.1%, Shooter 8.4%

  19. #19 Flux Commander
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Semiterrestrial
    Windows

    Bend Time - Raise Hell! In this tactical shoot-em-up you can bend time to gain both defensive and offensive advantages. Use time-slowing Flux Energy to dodge enemies and their bullets, or to dominate and overwhelm the deadly bosses!

    Why similar: Bullet Time 33.1% ★, Time Manipulation 25.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Arcade 6.7%, Shooter 5.1%

  20. #20 SWARMRIDERS
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 628 reviews2016
    Dev: Walter Machado
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    SWARMRIDERS is a FREE "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" ARCADE mashup. A "machine gun swarm surfing minigame" made as a bonus content for the UBERMOSH community.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Shooter 7%

  21. #21 VIRSTEX ENDSTRAIN
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MOSAIC CAT
    Windows · Mac

    A fast-paced 2D side-scrolling run-and-gun set in a research facility devastated by an unknown outbreak. Use eight-direction shooting, dashes, shields, smart bombs, and heavy melee attacks to survive infected trainees, mutated creatures, and powerful bosses.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Shooter 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

  22. #22 Gunboat God
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 83 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 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Score Attack 7.9%

  23. #23 Super Blue Square
    82% 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 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Time 19.7% ★, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.5%

  24. #24 Ramek - Total Machine Death
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GALTEC SRLS
    Windows · Linux

    In a future Earth of machine overlords, warrior chieftain Ramek enacts a terrible revenge upon his mechanical enemy. Fly Ramek's genetically-engineered war-budgie through five levels of non-stop carnage, from the irradiated sands of the Dead Zone, to the iron towers of Machine City.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Score Attack 12.5%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Bullet Time 11.6% ★

  25. #25 Time Rift
    81% matchVery Positive96% of 134 reviews2022
    Dev: LightshardsPub: Abiding Bridge
    Windows

    Time Rift is a fast-paced puzzle-shooter. You’re a hacker-turned-security tester, but your skills will only get you so far - to take down global megacorp VaultCo, you’ll have to manipulate the flow of time!

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 30.3% ★, Fast-Paced 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Retro 6.9%

  26. #26 Run x Gun
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Revolutionary Interactive
    Windows · Linux

    Run and gun while you shoot down hoards of alien space ships in a bullet hell shooter/endless runner. Upgrade your gun with various power ups and weapon types like rockets, grenades and lasers. And finally defeat menacing boss ships to save the world from the scourge of alien invaders.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shooter 7.1%

  27. #27 ROIDSTRIKE
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: FWX GAMES
    Windows · Linux

    Retro-synthwave-arcade-space-shooter with 10 galaxies, 100 level, 4 ships, and local co-op for up to 4 players. Pick a ship. Destroy everything. Don't die.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 28% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Fast-Paced 11.5%, Score Attack 7.8%

  28. #28 Habroxia
    78% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2023
    Dev: Lillymo Games
    Windows

    Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.3%

  29. #29 Operation Hardcore
    79% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2016
    Dev: Cosmocat
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shooter 7.3%

  30. #30 HYPER DETONATOR
    78% 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 35.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Score Attack 15.3%, Arcade 7%

  31. #31 CometStriker DX
    77% 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 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Side Scroller 15%, Shooter 7.5%

  32. #32 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
    77% 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 42.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 5.7%

  33. #33 Nebula Live: Galactic trials
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: KaamosGames
    Windows

    Nebula Live is a 2D side-scrolling space shooter set in a galactic TV show where the audience controls the chaos. Fight through 13 levels as viewers vote for unpredictable events, send power-up drops, and influence your chances of survival before unlocking Endless Mode.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Bullet Time 12.5% ★, Shooter 6.4%

  34. #34 Splitfire
    76% 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: Bullet Time 25.1% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Time Manipulation 9.6% ★, Shooter 7.6%

  35. #35 LavaLoop
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Louis Rigaud
    Windows

    An explosive musical show set in a hand-drawn retro-futuristic universe. From shoot’em up to rhythm game, take on the role of three punk musicians, confronting a mad queen and her planet-killing machine. Discover a surprising gameplay blending arcade, music and comics!

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

  36. #36 Louloudi Asteri ~Save the Solar System~
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: AETHANTOS
    Windows · Linux

    Switch between two fighter aces in this 3D side-scrolling shooter! Roll your ship to rotate the screen, revealing gaps in enemy fire and terrain. Life regenerates over time, and the frontal shield blocks all fire. Lock on, use special weapons, and sidestep through 3D space to save the solar system!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Fast-Paced 11.9%, Shooter 9.9%

  37. #37 Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 3,178 reviews2022
    Dev: Rogueside
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF! Spearhead an Ork invasion, destroy the hive city and kill your warboss! ‘Ere we go!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Hand-drawn 8.5%

  38. #38 Team Flashy Virus
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: CodeArt Bros
    Windows · Linux

    Slow down time, defy gravity, and weave through the chaos as you bounce off bullets and enemies to survive. You are one shot, but not weaponless.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 35.6% ★, Side Scroller 19.4%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, 2D Platformer 9%, Platformer 6.3%

  39. #39 ZOE Begone!
    71% matchVery Positive99% of 152 reviews2025
    Dev: Retchy GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
    Windows

    A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Score Attack 10.8%

  40. #40 NeverAwake
    72% matchVery Positive97% of 177 reviews2022
    Dev: Neotro Inc.Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
    Windows

    A girl who never wakes up. She has been fighting monsters in her dreams... "NeverAwake" is a nightmarish twin-stick shooter with a unique worldview and original game rules.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Shooter 9.2%

  41. #41 Rocking Pilot
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2017
    Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.6%, Fast-Paced 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 13%, Arcade 7.7%

  42. #42 Undercroft Warriors
    71% 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 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Score Attack 8.9%, Shooter 7.8%

  43. #43 Hard Minus Classic Redux
    72% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2021
    Dev: BALABER1YL
    Windows

    Brutal, savage, acid 2D action, where skill of shooting and movement need to be win.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 22.2% ★, Time Manipulation 17.3% ★, Side Scroller 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Platformer 7.2%

  44. #44 Bullet Candy
    73% 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 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 8.1%, Shooter 7.3%

  45. #45 Overtorque
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Last Tower
    Windows

    A time-bending action shooter where you freeze combat, deflect bullets, steal enemy weapons, and leave levels drenched in destruction and gelatinous remains.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 32% ★, Time Manipulation 28.2% ★, Shooter 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Bullet Hell 9.8%

  46. #46 Cloaks and Capes
    70% matchPositive98% of 44 reviews2022
    Dev: LunarLight Studio
    Windows · Linux

    C&C is a Roguelite Shooter with a Dark theme. Inhabit Cloaker, a caster who grieves for vengeance and whose sole purpose is to resurrect his son as you engulf celestial beings in flames of anguish. Embrace powerups and spells as you pave your path through traps filled caverns and abysses.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Platformer 7.8%

  47. #47 Shapefighter
    69% 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 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Score Attack 13.6%, Arcade 8%

  48. #48 Space Fuel
    70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: MXT Games
    Windows

    Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Fast-Paced 19.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 15.6%, Shooter 8%

  49. #49 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
    70% 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 39%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Retro 6.9%

  50. #50 Gunkid 99
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2019
    Dev: Yongjustyong
    Windows

    GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos​ with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.5%, Fast-Paced 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 10%, Side Scroller 8.7%

  51. #51 Always Surrender
    68% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
    Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
    Windows

    Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...

    Why similar: Bullet Time 23.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Score Attack 15%, Shooter 8.3%

  52. #52 RIVE
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,052 reviews2016
    Dev: Two TribesPub: Two Tribes Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Score Attack 7.4%, 2D Platformer 7.3%

  53. #53 Second Death
    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: David HiroskyPub: channel 3 studios
    Windows

    ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ Once you’ve entered the jungle, there’s no turning back. The Second Death is permanent… Or is it?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Side Scroller 13%, Shooter 8.5%, Platformer 8.4%

  54. #54 ION STORMFIRE
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Attempt Studios
    Windows

    Fast paced shoot em up played across 12 levels. Point your ship in any direction, deciding constantly between extra firepower (firing in any 2 directions) and movement. Or deploy the directional shield to block bullets from a single direction, point your ship and dodge simultaneously.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Fast-Paced 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Shooter 5.7%

  55. #55 GoobnBalloonsDX
    67% 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 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Score Attack 13%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Bullet Hell 9.9%

  56. #56 Cell #31
    66% 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 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Score Attack 10.7%, Shooter 7.6%

  57. #57 Mana Expel
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lactrail Games
    Windows

    Mana Expel is a fast-paced action platformer with stealth elements where in the near future magic has just been discovered, and those who master its power are feared like gods. Infiltrate their reign, be fast and unseen, exploit their own territory, and expel these so-called gods from their throne.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 28.7%, Bullet Time 23.9% ★, Side Scroller 14.2%, Platformer 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.3%

  58. #58 Slayer Cat
    67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Ducktail Games
    Windows

    Slayer Cat is a classic action shooter game that combines hand-drawn drawings with classic gameplay. Inspired by games like Contra, Doom, and Cuphead. Play as The Slayer Cat as you traverse strange places on an enemy planet, and discover and discover the mysteries of this place!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Platformer 10.8%, Shooter 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.4%

  59. #59 Hyper Sentinel
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Retro 8.5%

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