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  1. #1 Jett Rider
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2024
    Dev: Last Chicken GamesPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 19.4%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Shooter 11.3%

  2. #2 Pixel Shooter
    97% matchMostly Negative35% of 188 reviews2017
    Dev: Sabrina Aridi
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    In this 2D platformer game, get your gun and shoot all monsters in your way or just run away to the exit.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 22%, Difficult 17%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 12.2%, Shooter 10.8%

  3. #3 Destructivator 2
    96% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2020
    Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows

    A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

    Why similar: Difficult 23.2%, 2D Platformer 21.8%, Shooter 15.1%, Platformer 12.1%, Retro 7.3%

  4. #4 Polyroll
    95% matchVery Positive95% of 94 reviews2019
    Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: HOF Studios
    Windows

    Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Difficult 13.2%, Platformer 12%, Retro 8%

  5. #5 Planet Cube: Edge
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 148 reviews2023
    Dev: Sunna EntertainmentPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac

    Planet Cube is being invaded! Prepare to run, gun, jump and dash your way through an underwater science complex, collecting fire-power to turn the tables on a mysterious aggressor. This is high-speed adventuring set in a hand-crafted pixel art world, filled with precision platforming and thrills.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 32.8%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Difficult 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 8.4%

  6. #6 Cave Crawler
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,108 reviews2022
    Dev: Evan Youssef
    Windows

    Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 25.5%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 14.4%, Shooter 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

  7. #7 Brave Soldier - Invasion of Cyborgs
    93% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2023
    Dev: JM Neto Game Dev
    Windows

    Brave Soldier: Invasion Of Cyborgs is a pixel art platform game with a lot of action. Help the soldier save the world from the Cyborg Invasion! Good Luck!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 21.6%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 14.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Action-Adventure 11.2%

  8. #8 NETHER HEROES
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 759 reviews2024
    Dev: MitridanPub: Arakuma Studio
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.3%, Platformer 24%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action 5.9%

  9. #9 NoReload Heroes
    92% matchMostly Positive78% of 92 reviews2018
    Dev: Stupid Stupid Games
    Windows

    NoReload Heroes is a chaotic co-op party shooter for up to four people. Work as a team to beat the accidental evil you created, and be sure to pick up the best magitech guns on the way, or it's back to the bottom floor with you!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 86.3%, Action 13.7%

  10. #10 Square Heroes
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 246 reviews2015
    Dev: Gnomic Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons. Lay waste to your friends and foes in local, LAN and online multiplayer matches, or hone your skills in single player and custom games.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 87.6%, Action 12.4%

  11. #11 Galaxy Highways
    89% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: Nanopike
    Windows · Mac

    An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.4%, Difficult 16.7%, Shooter 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Sci-fi 5.3%

  12. #12 Rogue Stormers
    90% matchMixed69% of 987 reviews2016
    Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.6%, Side Scroller 22%, Platformer 12.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Sci-fi 5.5%

  13. #13 Gundroid
    87% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2025
    Dev: Kitogoru Games
    Windows

    Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 34.4%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Retro 13.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

  14. #14 Guns of Fury
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 848 reviews2025
    Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 19.8%, Platformer 18.6%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Shooter 16.3%, Retro 10.7%

  15. #15 Mushroom Heroes
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 158 reviews2018
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    A puzzle platform adventure, with inspiration going all the way back to SNES and 8-bit classics. The game is inspired from ‘90s classics like Lost Vikings.

    Why similar: Platformer 52.7%, Action 25.3%, Adventure 22%

  16. #16 Gunborg: Dark Matters
    88% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2022
    Dev: Ricpau Studios
    Windows

    Harness the power of dark energy as you jump, slash, shoot and bombard your way through an army of alien soldiers and killer robots in an arcade style, twin-stick shooter with a slick 80's synthwave soundtrack.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 9.8%, Shooter 8.6%

  17. #17 Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 325 reviews2022
    Dev: MY.GAMESPub: Knights Peak
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!

    Why similar: Difficult 21.4%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Platformer 15.3%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

  18. #18 Spectacular Sparky
    85% matchVery Positive87% of 168 reviews2021
    Dev: FreakZone GamesPub: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows

    A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Sci-fi 8.7%

  19. #19 Relic Hunters Legend
    83% matchMixed69% of 1,266 reviews2025
    Dev: Rogue Snail
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A Top-Down Shooter/Looter RPG with a touching story inspired by JRPG classics. Shoot enemies, get loot, and customize your characters. Multiple endgame systems and over 100 hours of play await you solo or up to 4-player co-op!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.8%, Looter Shooter 33.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Sci-fi 6.5%, 2D 3.9%

  20. #20 Golden Hornet
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 178 reviews2017
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    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 34.2%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Difficult 16.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

  21. #21 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 362 reviews2017
    Dev: Game Ever Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.

    Why similar: Difficult 29.5%, Retro 14.8%, Action-Adventure 13%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Action 12.1%

  22. #22 Laser Disco Defenders
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 61.3%, Shooter 13.4%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Action 5.6%, 2D 5.5%

  23. #23 Shade Silver
    82% matchMixed54% of 181 reviews2024
    Dev: Chris Allen
    Windows

    Avoid Spikes, Fire, Water, Electricity, Shoot Dozens of Enemies And Bosses, Collect Keys And Treasure, Discover Secrets, Solve Puzzles, And Unlock New Areas As You Fight To Wake Up From A Nightmare In This Exciting Dungeon Crawler.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 41.1%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 9.5%, Shooter 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

  24. #24 Deadtime Defenders
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2025
    Dev: Arcane Embers
    Windows

    Complete bounties, acquire legendary loot, upgrade your gear, and level up as you fight back against invading monsters in this side-scrolling looter shooter RPG.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 39.9%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Shooter 13.9%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Colorful 5.1%

  25. #25 Seed of Heroes
    79% matchMostly Positive76% of 191 reviews2024
    Dev: Vermillion DigitalPub: Sekai Project
    Windows

    Journey through the realms with your heroes party. Defeat hordes of enemies in a bullet heaven and reach Valhalla where you belong.

    Why similar: Action 46.1%, Colorful 30.7%, 2D 23.3%

  26. #26 Hive Jump
    81% matchMixed68% of 370 reviews2017
    Dev: Graphite Lab
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    HIVE JUMP is a sci-fi action platformer for 1-4 players blending run ‘n gun gameplay with roguelike elements.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 27.6%, Platformer 20.3%, Shooter 18.2%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

  27. #27 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
    78% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2024
    Dev: Orangepixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 42.3%, 2D 26.5%, Action 16.8%, Adventure 14.3%

  28. #28 Inferno 2
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2015
    Dev: Radiangames
    Windows

    Inferno 2 is an intense, atmospheric twin-stick adventure-shooter. Blast through 80+ levels full of enemies and secrets while upgrading your ship the way you want.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 73.6%, Retro 8.2%, Action 6.8%, Colorful 5.9%, Adventure 5.6%

  29. #29 Heroes of Umbra
    80% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2018
    Dev: Alcuria Games
    Windows

    Discover a world of exciting adventures in Heroes of Umbra, a multiplayer side-scrolling action RPG. Conquer dungeons and test your platforming as you uncover the mysterious Archaleon Island.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 32.6%, 2D Platformer 23.6%, Platformer 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Retro 8.4%

  30. #30 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
    76% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,659 reviews2021
    Dev: Heliocentric StudiosPub: Team17 Digital
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.9%, Action-Adventure 25.7%, 2D 17.7%, Action 14.1%, Adventure 12.5%

  31. #31 Alien Death Mob
    77% 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 59.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, Retro 4.9%

  32. #32 Gravity Circuit
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 3,462 reviews2023
    Dev: Domesticated Ant GamesPub: PID Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

    Why similar: Platformer 22.5%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Retro 8.2%

  33. #33 Axiom Verge
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

    Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Retro 9.6%

  34. #34 Flat Heroes
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 556 reviews2016
    Dev: Parallel Circles
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Dodge, jump, and dash your way through hundreds of terrifying geometric levels and epic bosses. Too tough? Bring your friends!

    Why similar: Difficult 37.5%, Platformer 30.2%, 2D 13.4%, Colorful 12.6%, Action 6.3%

  35. #35 Cave Crawler 2
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 150 reviews2024
    Dev: Evan Youssef
    Windows

    Cave Crawler 2 is a retro-inspired 2D side-scroller. Escape a series of winding caves full of strange creatures and treacherous platforming challenges.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Platformer 15%, Shooter 13.5%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

  36. #36 Rad Rodgers - Radical Edition
    78% matchMixed65% of 192 reviews2018
    Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Bringing back the 90's-era PC platformer with a game inspired by classics like Commander Keen, Conker, Ruff'n'Tumble & Jazz Jackrabbit.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 29%, 2D Platformer 20.6%, Platformer 16.5%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Retro 6.5%

  37. #37 Moons Of Darsalon
    74% matchVery Positive81% of 177 reviews2023
    Dev: Dr. Kucho! Games
    Windows · Mac

    Retro action "save-them-all" platformer including advanced physics combined with an unique retro feel. Complete rescue missions leading your colleagues to the closest base station. Fight enemies using your laser gun, jet pack, destroy terrain and even make new paths with the ground maker.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 41.9%, Retro 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 11%, 2D 9.4%, Action 7%

  38. #38 Greedy Guns
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2017
    Dev: Tio Atum
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Inspired by classic shooters like Gunstar Heroes, Metal Slug, and Contra, Greedy Guns brings the run-and-gun formula into the 21st Century! Help these greedy mercenaries survive their most epic contract yet. Explore, explode, survive!

    Why similar: Platformer 33.2%, Shooter 25.2%, Action 16.3%, Adventure 14.2%, 2D 11.1%

  39. #39 30XX
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 2,738 reviews2023
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 31.2%, 2D Platformer 22.9%, Platformer 17.8%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  40. #40 Bit Blaster XL
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    Why similar: Difficult 33%, Shooter 21.7%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Retro 9.9%

  41. #41 Flewfie's Adventure
    72% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2021
    Dev: Cosmic BoopPub: Valorware
    Windows

    Join Flewfie and friends on an epic side-scrolling adventure! Zap, beam, and fly your way through unique worlds and put an end to Uzzu’s chaos!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.7%, Side Scroller 19%, Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11%, Puzzle 9.3%

  42. #42 Super Helmets on Fire DX Ultra Edition Plus Alpha
    75% matchMixed66% of 62 reviews2016
    Dev: Ripper Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Super Helmets on Fire DX is a crazy side scrolling action platformer game, with lots of nods to old school games, mixed with hardcore runner gameplay and a pinch of RPG lite elements.

    Why similar: Difficult 40.9%, Platformer 31.9%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Retro 8.7%

  43. #43 20XX
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 4,516 reviews2017
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

    Why similar: Platformer 30.5%, 2D Platformer 26.3%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Difficult 11.7%, 2D 6.1%

  44. #44 CrushBorgs
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 114 reviews2022
    Dev: Xitilon
    Windows

    "Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 20%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 14.4%, Shooter 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.8%

  45. #45 Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior
    73% matchMixed60% of 443 reviews2018
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.

    Why similar: Difficult 16.3%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 11%, Sci-fi 9.8%

  46. #46 The Superfluous
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 53 reviews2017
    Dev: Voided Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    "The Superfluous" [soo-pur-floo-uh s] A cave-diving, sci-fi, rogue-lite, platformer with jet packs and lots of explosions. Help stop an apocalyptic asteroid on collision course with Earth. Lead a squad to the center of the asteroid and blast it into space dust.

    Why similar: Platformer 25.4%, Difficult 24.9%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 8.6%

  47. #47 Hyper Bounce Blast
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 89 reviews2016
    Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!

    Why similar: Platformer 66.4%, Action 33.6%

  48. #48 Door Kickers: Action Squad
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 10,451 reviews2018
    Dev: PixelShardPub: KillHouse Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 34.8%, Shooter 22.2%, Retro 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, 2D 8.4%

  49. #49 Hunter Girls
    70% matchMostly Positive69% of 77 reviews2021
    Pub: Meridian4
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Hunter Girls is a side-scrolling action shooter featuring anime-inspired characters, fast-paced combat, and arcade-style gameplay focused on reflexes and replayability.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 22.9%, Difficult 17.7%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Shooter 11.6%

  50. #50 Undercroft Warriors
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 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 46.1%, Difficult 21.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, 2D 5%

  51. #51 REPLIKATOR
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2022
    Dev: R_Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 56.3%, Shooter 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Colorful 9.5%, 2D 5.4%

  52. #52 CometStriker DX
    70% matchVery Positive98% of 63 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 33.2%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Difficult 14.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%

  53. #53 Super Amazing Wagon Adventure
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,927 reviews2013
    Dev: sparsevector
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    Super Amazing Wagon Adventure is a fast-paced 2d shooting game with a random story. You control a group of three migrants traveling west along a wagon trail. The game consists of short scenes that are sequenced together in a semi-random way to tell a crazy adventure story.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.7%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Difficult 15.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 5.2%

  54. #54 DunHero
    64% matchVery Positive89% of 565 reviews2026
    Dev: Dev Kacper
    Windows · Linux

    DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    Why similar: Action-Adventure 41.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, 2D 20%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 6.8%

  55. #55 Minishoot' Adventures
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,362 reviews2024
    Dev: SoulGame Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 62.5%, Shooter 12.6%, Retro 6.6%, Colorful 6.1%, 2D 5.7%

  56. #56 Gun Crazy
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 150 reviews2019
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

    Why similar: Difficult 16.9%, Platformer 16.2%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Retro 8.8%

  57. #57 Vertical Drop Heroes HD
    69% matchVery Positive80% of 743 reviews2014
    Dev: Nerdook Productions
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Vertical Drop Heroes is a procedural platformer RPG hybrid with roguelike elements, where your hero adventures through randomly generated stages. Armed with a variety of skills and traits, you must use your cunning and reflexes to survive the dangers of each stage.

    Why similar: Platformer 66.8%, 2D 21.3%, Action 11.9%

  58. #58 Super Alloy Ranger
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 366 reviews2022
    Dev: Alloy MushroomPub: Neverland Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 35.2%, Action-Adventure 21.7%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Action 10%

  59. #59 Prison City
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 170 reviews2023
    Dev: Retroware
    Windows

    Prison City is a dystopian, action-packed side-scroller with tight mechanics and intricate level design. Battle Techno-Terrorists with your chakram and grenades, eat hot dogs for health, and locate contacts to help take down bosses.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 23.6%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 13.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Sci-fi 7.4%

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    Dev: CryoGX
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    Hyperactive 2D action platformer with wicked fast attacks, omnidirectional dashing, and time-freezing! Play well enough to transform and unleash 100% power!

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.8%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Platformer 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Colorful 8.1%

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