- #1 Scunners Run
97% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Jamorian 5
Windows · Mac
A fast, twin-stick shooter micro-roguelike with bullet hell elements, chunky weapons and satisfying destruction. Your AI friend AL4-N will help you along the way with new weapons, upgrades and vague moral support, as you attempt to beat the Scunners Run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Gun Customization 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Perma Death 9.7%
- #2 Deep Space Scoundrel
96% match9 user reviews100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Bolder Games
Windows · Linux
Deep Space Scoundrel is a rogue-like space adventure where you use a variety of classic arcade mechanics to explore the universe, customize your ship, land at spaceports, and fraternize with other aliens and low-lives.
Why similar: Gun Customization 18.6%, Perma Death 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, 2.5D 10.4%, Action Roguelike 9.7%
- #3 No Space For All
96% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: Dudindie
Windows
A fleet to defeat, a weapon to collect, and one life to decide everything in the roguelike shooter No Space For All. Let the universe know your second name!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.2%, Vehicular Combat 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Perma Death 11%, Action Roguelike 9.9%
- #4 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
95% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.5%, Perma Death 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11%, Action Roguelike 10.2%
- #5 Cosmic Carnage
94% 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 20.7%, Gun Customization 16.4%, Perma Death 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Space 7%
- #6 SKY TOMB
94% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: BreadnButterCult
Windows
Have you ever looked at a boss and felt "Damn, I wish I - the player - was that powerful." Look no further than the retro-styled dopamine-fueled time-deleting powertrip of SKY TOMB!
Why similar: Gun Customization 17.5%, 2.5D 13.8%, Perma Death 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Action Roguelike 10.2%
- #7 Escape the Kreegan
93% 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 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Space 11.8%, Vehicular Combat 11.4%, Bullet Hell 11%
- #8 Astral Blitz
92% 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 25.4%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Roguelike 5.7%
- #9 Null Vector
91% matchVery Positive96% of 269 reviews2018
Dev: Optical Override
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Trade. Gamble. Fight! Test your arcade chops in Null Vector, a twin-stick shooter rogue-lite. Discover and experiment with thousands of weapon combinations, take strategic advantage of machines to trade and gamble for new ship parts, and unleash your own bullet hell upon the Final Boss!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.4%, Gun Customization 16%, 2.5D 11.4%, Perma Death 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%
- #10 Zaxoid
90% 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 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Arcade 7.1%
- #11 Nebula
91% matchVery Positive87% of 186 reviews2023
Dev: JuTek Pixel
Windows
Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.6%, Gun Customization 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Space 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%
- #12 Asteroids... But Roguelite
89% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Ghost Goats Games
Windows
Start off as a weak ship with a simple attack and fight through waves of enemies, earning currency in order to purchase upgrades for your ship. The never ending waves of enemies grow in number, power, and variety as you progress. Purchase upgrades to keep pace with them.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 15.6%, Vehicular Combat 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Bullet Hell 11.2%
- #13 Space Scavenger
89% matchVery Positive88% of 316 reviews2021
Dev: Red Cabin Games
Windows
Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.5%, Perma Death 11.8%, 2.5D 10.7%, Action Roguelike 10.4%, Space 9.8%
- #14 Hadley's Run: A Starship Saga
88% matchPositive91% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: Unsigned Double Collective
Windows
Stranded in a distant galaxy, portal jump your way home and defeat the DraadMek in this roguelite space shooter adventure. Unlock epic upgrades, explore alien galaxies, make friends, find love and do battle against a relentless alien AI threat.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.4%, Gun Customization 15%, Space 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10%, Action Roguelike 8.4%
- #15 DnB Starfighter
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Reese Studio
Windows
High-speed shmup where survival meets rhythm. Evade waves of enemies to pounding drum and bass soundtrack. Compete globally or battle friends in co-op/PvP. Customize your ship, perfect your run, and claim your spot on the leaderboards.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, 2.5D 12.8%, Gun Customization 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Bullet Hell 10.7%
- #16 Hover Point
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: chaqibrahim
Windows
Hover Point is a physics-based rogue-lite bullet hell where movement is your weapon. Dodge chaotic swarms with auto-fire action, build your skill tree, and climb global leaderboards. Master the chaos solo or in co-op via mouse-only, keyboard-only, or controller-only playstyles.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Gun Customization 14%, Perma Death 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.8%
- #17 Hyper Sentinel Fusion
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac
Pilot an agile star fighter to tear down alien megastructures under fire, then pull off a high-stakes heist from within before everything explodes. When you die time rewinds, sending you back to Moonbase Alpha—your hub for reinvention. Spend your bounty on explosive upgrades, ready for the next run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Perma Death 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Action Roguelike 11%, Space 8.7%
- #18 Phobos Down
84% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: FRACTiLE Games
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi twin stick shooter stripped down to the bare essentials with focus on smooth controls and satisfying action.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Gun Customization 22.5%, 2.5D 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Sci-fi 6.4%
- #19 Lost Colony
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Digital Sagas LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lost Colony is a sci-fi twin-stick shooter roguelike. Battle aliens and rogue drones with your evolving combat drone companion. Explore a shifting colony, collect alien tech to upgrade weapons, boost your drone's powers, and uncover the dark forces behind the colony's fall.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Space 8%
- #20 HYPERWIRED
84% matchNo user reviews
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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Perma Death 9%
- #21 Shapefighter
83% 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 31.3%, Perma Death 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Space 10.1%
- #22 Mercenary Battle Company: The Reapers
82% matchMixed52% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Black March Studios
Windows
Join the race for Ether! Mercenary Battle Company: The Reapers is a fast-paced, roguelite, bullet heaven game in a sci-fi setting. Choose your pilots, customize and upgrade your Mecha Robots, and survive against endless swarms of Xeni. Will you survive long enough?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, Gun Customization 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, 2.5D 11.2%, Bullet Hell 11%
- #23 Cursor Survival
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Prepare for a radical shift in Bullet Hell gameplay! In Cursor Survival, you're not piloting a character - you embody the... CURSOR! Unleash a new, utterly insane way to evade, strike, and endure in a chaotic universe of projectiles and adversaries.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.2%, Perma Death 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Space 10.5%
- #24 Paper Nebula
81% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel Bakery
Windows
Paper Nebula is a fast-paced arcade-style scroller, reinvented as a Roguelike! This space shooter will have you blasting through endless waves of alien ships while trying to scout a way out of the nebula. With adorable paper-style graphics and intense gameplay, who wouldn't want to be trapped here?
Why similar: Gun Customization 18.6%, Space 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Action Roguelike 7.7%
- #25 Spherical Worlds: Evolution
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infobyte
Windows · Linux
A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.
Why similar: Gun Customization 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Vehicular Combat 12.3%, Space 11.9%
- #26 BANAN'EM UP!
80% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: SkyBravePub: TENSTACK
Windows · Mac · Linux
BANAN'EM UP! is a tiny challenging arcade shoot’em up where you shoot down quirky aliens to save your planet. Evade bullets, shoot enemies, get upgrades, survive for challenging waves to defeat the final boss, "The MONKE". Die, learn, repeat: get stronger, be powerful!
Why similar: Gun Customization 21%, Vehicular Combat 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Arcade 7.2%
- #27 Talas
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chillout Games
Windows
Shoot your way across deep space. Shred through waves of enemies, unravel the secrets hiding beneath the surface, and explore the endless synergies in this retro-inspired action roguelike filled with mysterious encounters and dangerous bullet hell bosses
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action Roguelike 13%, Perma Death 12.8%
- #28 Gunmancer
79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Štěpán Meister
Windows · Linux
Gunmancer is a science fantasy roguelike top-down shooter. Summon guns as you shoot your way through mysterious randomly generated dungeons full of ancient forbidden magic of guns and dangerous monsters.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Bullet Hell 14%, Perma Death 13.3%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #29 Mega Demon Blaster
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Alfalou
Windows
Blast demons until you can't escape no more! Mega Demon Blaster is a casual arena based shooter where you create builds for your weapon and try to break the game before you die! Enemies comes in waves and they get stronger and stronger but luckily you do to.
Why similar: Gun Customization 20.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Perma Death 14.2%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%
- #30 Into the V.O.I.D.
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CosmicWorkshop
Windows
Board your spaceship and delve Into the VOID, facing waves of relentless enemies. Grow stronger with each battle to overcome Zentharian commanders and their “Bullet-Hell” attack patterns. This top-down roguelike shooter promises short but intense runs where your wits and reflexes will be tested.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Space 12.1%
- #31 Project Xenoflora
78% matchPositive94% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: RolledOats GamesPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Someone thought it was a good idea to create the world's first sentient plant. It wasn't. Now there's a mildly dangerous and very angry plant making a mad dash for the exit, the only thing that stands in its way is the near-infinite number of mass-produced robot sentries programmed to destroy it.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.9%, Action Roguelike 18%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 8.5%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #32 Ogre Chambers DX
77% matchVery Positive91% of 136 reviews2023
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
Roguelike bullet hell shooter, where you fend off waves of attacking monsters in a constantly transforming arena. You are rewarded with upgrades to your vulnerable spaceship if you survive long enough.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Perma Death 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Space 10.3%
- #33 Starship Architect
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InventState Studio
Windows
Starship Architect is a high-octane roguelike where every decision counts. Battle relentless enemies, choose from a dynamic arsenal of weapons and upgrades, and strategically assemble your ship. Unlock powerful new parts after each run and craft the perfect starship.
Why similar: Gun Customization 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Space 9.9%
- #34 Demons are coming!
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Kacper Soroka
Windows · Mac · Linux
Demons are coming! is a bullet hell rougelite shooter where you fight a high variety of demons that occupied your holy land. Use the upgrades you find to your advantage and create your ideal guns to help you kill the most terrifying monsters.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Gun Customization 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13%, Action Roguelike 12.6%
- #35 Astrochibbi
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: XGAME
Windows
Survive endless waves of cosmic chaos in Astrochibbi! Fight through escalating battles where every wave brings new monsters, new patterns, and new challenges. Dodge, shoot, and adapt as the battlefield evolves and only the strongest survive.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelike 6.9%
- #36 Lonefield Evacutation Survivor
75% 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 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Space 9.6%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #37 Guardians
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Born2Play Games
Windows
Guardians, an extraordinary action role-playing game that transports you to a captivating universe teeming with danger, discovery, and heroism. Immerse yourself in a sprawling, post-apocalyptic world where chaos-infected creatures roam, and the fate of civilization rests on your shoulders.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Space 8.3%
- #38 Reinforced Machine
73% 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 25.2%, Gun Customization 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Space 8.7%
- #39 Jetboard Joust
74% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Perma Death 15.2%, Gun Customization 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11%
- #40 Demeter
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Myth Machine
Windows
An arcade twin stick shooter that tests reaction times and decision making. Designed for short sessions on the train with your Deck, or waiting for the next queue to pop, Demeter is all about action, skill and high scores.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Perma Death 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Space 7.2%
- #41 Wings of Seduction: Bust 'em out!
71% matchVery Positive95% of 905 reviews2024
Dev: Ramen Cat StudioPub: Hide Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Clothing Damage + Survivor + Gear Mods >>> A woman is in danger! Do what must be done… Rip her clothes off! Oh, get your mind out of the gutter, it's the only way to save the world! Grab awesome weapons, sick skills and gear, and get ready for a unique, roguelike shoot-em-up each time you play!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.4%, Gun Customization 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Space 9.7%
- #42 Nova Strike
73% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Space 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.7%
- #43 Sovereign Zero
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Catnip Arcade
Windows
Enter the galactic battlefield in this intense bullet-hell shoot-em-up! Dodge endless waves of bullets, unlock devastating powers and ships, and climb the global ranks in this addictive modern retro arcade experience.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Gun Customization 17.6%, Vehicular Combat 15.1%, Bullet Hell 12%, Space 9.9%
- #44 Trash Force
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Pin Studio
Windows
Blast aliens, dodge space junk, and collect trash in this chaotic roguelite twin-stick shooter. Upgrade your gear, fight alien bosses, and save Earth. One asteroid at a time...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.7%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Space 8.1%, Shooter 7.6%
- #45 Burst Hero
70% matchVery Positive87% of 103 reviews2023
Dev: YaYa Game
Windows · Mac
Burst Hero is a pixel roguelike shooting survival game. You can choose heroes with different abilities and use various weapons to resist a steady stream of enemies. In the battle, you can customize your build by weapons bullets and cards. Each battle will have different experiences and challenges.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Gun Customization 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, 2.5D 10.9%
- #46 Skycliffs
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Radiant Sloth
Windows · Mac · Linux
Skycliffs is an action shooter roguelike dungeon crawler with fast-paced top-down platforming. Jump and dash across sky islands, fight loads of monsters, and get upgrades to survive the many dangers of your journey. Will you be strong enough to reach and defeat the keeper of this floating world?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Perma Death 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, 2.5D 12.6%, Action Roguelike 12.3%
- #47 XENOFLEKT
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Catoio Software
Windows
XENOFLEKT is a roguelite space shooter where you will turn enemy bullets into armory: dash into enemy fire to parry and deflect shots, heal your ship, and trigger devastating counter-attacks. Unlock parts, plug-in unique perks with satellites, and get ready to master hundreds of deadly synergies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.6%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Space 10.3%
- #48 Son of Scoregasm
72% 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 28.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Arcade 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #49 Hive Jump 2: Survivors
69% matchVery Positive84% of 112 reviews2024
Dev: Graphite LabPub: Midwest Games
Windows · Linux
Become an agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelite! You are the lone survivor of your squad, on an alien planet with just your weapon, a jetpack, and the courage to keep fighting. Kill off alien swarms and transform their valuable guts into explosive upgrades and vital utilities.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Gun Customization 19.1%, Perma Death 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12%, Action Roguelike 11.1%
- #50 Space Show edition 17
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Vercin Games
Windows
Space Show is an explosive space shoot’em up blending fast-paced arcade action with roguelite progression. Destroy waves of asteroids, battle enemy fleets, and defend Earth in an endless war where only survival… and glory matter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Gun Customization 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Perma Death 12.4%, Bullet Hell 10.4%
- #51 Nebula Cleanup Crew
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: JazzCat Games
Windows · Linux
Nebula Cleanup Crew is a short top down action roguelite shooter with a focus on hot and cold weaponry. Rescue your crew members as you blast enemies and bosses away with super heated and chilled weapons — freeze foes, overheat them and unleash powerful supertemp special attacks!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Gun Customization 13.3%, Action Roguelike 13.3%
- #52 Crystalis Descendant
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boxsun
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a Gladiator defending the Crystal against relentless hordes in – a fast-paced Action Roguelike. Charge the Crystal by defeating enemies and unleashing devastating waves of destruction. Uncover the truth as you Descend deeper into the depths of the Arena.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Gun Customization 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action Roguelike 10.9%
- #53 Space Blade
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mountain Of Games
Windows
Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Space 11.5%, Shooter 9.1%
- #54 Bubble Battle Blast 3D
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Ghost Train Games
Windows · Mac
Bubble Battle Blast 3D is a retro arcade third-person shooter in which a spaceship battles its way through 8 arenas in which a guard drone protects bubbles. Earn ship-enhancing items and temporary power-ups by blasting bubbles with lasers, Earn bonus points after each arena to upgrade faster.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28%, Perma Death 17.1%, Vehicular Combat 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Arcade 7.9%
- #55 cyber_serpent
67% 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 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, 2.5D 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Arcade 8%
- #56 Monsteria
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Sharkbird
Windows · Mac
Introducing a hysterical top-down shooter. Challenge your way through 7+ randomized levels, brimming with hordes of bizarre monsters. Upgrade your character through a selection of 30 unique powerups and minions, unlock special classes and much much more. Monsteria is chaotic fun for everyone.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21%, 2.5D 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Action Roguelike 10.5%
- #57 Cosmos Survivors
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pretty French Games
Windows
Cosmos Survivors is an action roguelite where you fight waves of spaceships and combine powerful skills to discover game breaking synergies. Unlock new ships, weapons, keepsakes and customize your talent tree to climb ascension levels. Choose your abilities wisely and you'll become a space god.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Space 7.9%
- #58 Blacksea Odyssey
68% matchVery Positive80% of 207 reviews2016
Dev: Blacksea OdysseyPub: Spiral Summit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you hunt enormous space-behemoths with a harpoon and rune-infused spears.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Perma Death 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Space 8.2%
- #59 Super Orbital Mega Drift II
66% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Elie GedigierPub: beebop
Windows
Defeat the Empire a second time in this short electro-jazz space shooter. Beat up bosses and upgrade your ship as you go deeper into the belly of the beast.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Space 13.5%, Vehicular Combat 11.2%, Arcade 10.3%
- #60 XenoRaptor
67% 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 32.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Space 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Shooter 7.9%