- #1 HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
97% matchVery Positive90% of 32,984 reviews2015
Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.7%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Co-op 16.5%, Online Co-Op 12.3%, Top-Down 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar mission-based, high-intensity cooperative experience with heavy emphasis on vehicular stratagems and chaotic destruction.
- #2 Sky Force Reloaded
96% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Arcade 14.9%, Top-Down 14.2%, Action 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a polished, vehicle-based arcade experience with stunning visuals and mission-based objectives similar to the seed game.
- #3 Pressure Overdrive
95% matchMixed68% of 151 reviews2017
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Pressure Overdrive is arcade twin-stick madness on hot wheels in a colorful bathtub-punk setting!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.2%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Co-op 11%, Arcade 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, vehicle-based arcade shooter that emphasizes upgrading your ride to survive intense bullet-hell encounters.
- #4 Nex Machina
94% matchVery Positive87% of 2,168 reviews2017
Dev: Housemarque
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.6%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 8.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the pure, high-octane arcade intensity and tight controls found in the best twin-stick shooters.
- #5 Assault Android Cactus+
94% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
Dev: Witch Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.3%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Top-Down 9.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Arcade 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An exceptionally polished arcade shooter that matches the frantic pace and boss-fight focus of the seed game.
- #6 Tiny Troopers: Global Ops
93% matchMixed54% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: Epiphany GamesPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Attention! Tiny Troopers: Global Ops is a fast-paced arcade twin-stick shooter in which you lead an elite squad of Tiny Troopers on action-packed missions to take down hordes of unscrupulous enemies from all corners of the world!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Split Screen 10.3% ★, Co-op 8.6%, Top-Down 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style top-down shooter that mirrors the mission-based progression and lighthearted military theme.
- #7 Death Rally
92% matchMostly Positive71% of 876 reviews2012
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Load your guns, start your engines...THE CLASSIC IS BACK! Brought to you from Remedy, renowned developers of Max Payne and Alan Wake, Remedy's Death Rally classic top down racer is back, stronger and more vicious than ever.
Why similar: Racing 37.6%, Action 32.6%, Arcade 15%, Top-Down 14.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on arcade-style vehicle combat and destruction, capturing the chaotic energy of driving through enemy lines.
- #8 Iron Brigade
91% matchVery Positive86% of 1,208 reviews2012
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Join The Mobile Trench Brigade and protect humanity from the evil Monovision menace!
Why similar: Co-op 50.4%, Action 49.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines mech-based combat with cooperative mission structures, emphasizing heavy firepower and tactical positioning.
- #9 Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
90% matchVery Positive95% of 23,448 reviews2017
Dev: Reactive Drop Team
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.8%, Co-op 19.2%, Top-Down 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 8.2%, Shooter 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a top-down, squad-based cooperative experience that requires tight coordination and heavy weapon usage.
- #10 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
91% matchVery Positive90% of 1,577 reviews2014
Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.1%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Local Co-Op 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for pure arcade twin-stick action, perfect for players who enjoy the mechanical feel of the seed game.
- #11 From Space
89% matchMixed68% of 1,932 reviews2022
Dev: Triangle StudiosPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From Space is a solo and co-op action-shooter for squads up to four players. Take on the challenge of liberating the earth from an alien infestation with your friends, using over-the-top weaponry in a post-apocalyptic world with awesomely stylized graphics. The apocalypse has never been so much fun!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.6%, Co-op 16%, Top-Down 13%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, Action 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A squad-based cooperative shooter that focuses on clearing objectives and managing intense combat encounters.
- #12 Livelock
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 896 reviews2016
Dev: Tuque GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Livelock is a co-operative top-down shooter where you play solo or with up to two allies to break the cycle of infinite war between machines. As one of the remaining Capital Intellects, your role is to unlock Eden and revive humanity.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.2%, Co-op 19.4%, Action 15.1%, Top-Down 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down cooperative shooter that emphasizes character classes and heavy firepower against massive enemy waves.
- #13 Broforce
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 60,389 reviews2015
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 37.8%, Co-op 26%, Action 17.6%, Arcade 7.6%, Local Multiplayer 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: While side-scrolling, it shares the extreme environmental destruction and cooperative chaos that makes Renegade Ops so fun.
- #14 Xeno Crisis
88% matchVery Positive87% of 209 reviews2019
Dev: Bitmap Bureau
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.1%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Top-Down 10.2%, Action 10.1%, Co-op 9%
Why You'll Like It: A tight, arcade-focused top-down shooter that emphasizes movement and quick reflexes in a hostile environment.
- #15 Destropolis
86% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2020
Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38%, Split Screen 13% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Arcade 9.9%, Top-Down 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that captures the feeling of being surrounded by enemies in a destructible urban environment.
- #16 Rogue Star Rescue
86% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2021
Dev: Chute Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. Play solo or online to stop the Rogue Star before it annihilates everything!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.4%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Online Co-Op 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Co-op 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines twin-stick shooting with cooperative play and mission-based progression across various planets.
- #17 Alien Breed: Impact
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,869 reviews2010
Dev: Team17 Software Ltd.Pub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Experience the explosive science fiction arcade-shooter that resurrects a much revered franchise in an epic single player and co-op multiplayer campaign.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.4%, Action 22.9%, Top-Down 20.5%, Co-op 17.8%, Arcade 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down cooperative shooter that emphasizes claustrophobic combat and mission-based progression.
- #18 AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department
84% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2016
Dev: Blazing BadgerPub: mamor games
Windows
Enter the AI universe and fight evil AIs with a variety of weapons and modifications. AIPD is a top-down coop twin-stick shooter where you can enjoy thousands of possible combinations of enemy and arena permutations that give you an unprecedented and nearly unlimited arcade experience.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46%, Local Co-Op 28.2%, Action 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that emphasizes arcade-style scoring and intense, neon-drenched combat.
- #19 Ballistic Tanks
84% matchVery Positive82% of 244 reviews2016
Dev: Kirklight Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Ballistic Tanks is the best tank game you've played since the 80's. Battle in exhilarating local multiplayer, or challenge yourself in an intense solo/co-op arcade mode. Play 5 game modes in over 50 maps; and destroy your enemies in a frenzy of bullets, lasers, and explosions!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Local Co-Op 23.2%, Action 13.8%, Co-op 12.1%, Arcade 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A focused arcade game centered on tank combat, mirroring the vehicle-based focus of the seed game.
- #20 XenoRaptor
83% matchVery Positive82% of 173 reviews2019
Dev: Peter ClearyPub: -
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 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 49.4%, Action 20.5%, Co-op 10.5%, Arcade 8.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, bullet-hell inspired shooter that allows for high levels of customization and destruction.
- #21 Cloud Cutter
82% matchVery Positive87% of 127 reviews2021
Dev: Just Two ltd.
Windows
Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Action 11.4%, Top-Down 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that captures the classic feel of top-down vehicle combat.
- #22 Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: RogueCode (PTY) LTD
Windows
The world's best mass llama-slaughter roguelike-lite-ish couch co-op top-down twin-stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.2%, Local Co-Op 25.2%, Action 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 7%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, top-down shooter that focuses on overwhelming odds and constant destruction.
- #23 Carmageddon: Max Damage
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,485 reviews2016
Dev: Stainless Games LtdPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
CARMAGEDDON: MAX DAMAGE is HERE! And it's the antidote to Racing Games.
Why similar: Action 55.1%, Racing 44.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on vehicle-based destruction and mayhem, capturing the destructive spirit of the seed game.
- #24 FullBlast
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 87 reviews2016
Dev: UFO Crash Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.6%, Co-op 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward arcade shooter that focuses on classic gameplay loops and boss battles.
- #25 Waves
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,549 reviews2011
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 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: Twin Stick Shooter 47.2%, Top-Down 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist but intense twin-stick shooter that focuses on high-score chasing and tight combat mechanics.
- #26 Heckabomb
81% matchMixed63% of 313 reviews2015
Dev: Allicorn GamesPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Explosive twin stick shooter. Lots of upgrades. Full controller support. Awesome soundtrack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 59%, Action 15.4%, Arcade 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade shooter that emphasizes movement and precision in a circular combat arena.
- #27 Serious Sam Double D XXL
79% matchVery Positive82% of 866 reviews2011
Dev: Mommy's Best GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Pile on the firepower with the revolutionary Gunstacker and fire all your weapons at once in a symphony of destruction!
Why similar: Action 57.3%, Local Co-Op 34.3%, Shooter 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, arcade-style shooter that prioritizes overwhelming firepower and constant action.
- #28 Crimsonland
78% matchVery Positive93% of 3,083 reviews2014
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Local Co-Op 19%, Top-Down 11.9%, Action 11.2%, Co-op 8.1%
- #29 Meltdown
78% matchVery Positive85% of 822 reviews2014
Dev: Phenomenon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Meltdown is a tactical arcade shooter featuring both singleplayer and intense online multiplayer. Become the most skilled soldier, choose your weapons, get the best upgrades, buckle up and start your mission. Be careful, each enemy has it’s own combat style, special AI and gear. Adapt to them to survive!
Why similar: Action 31.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 3.6%
- #30 The Horde Wants You Dead
75% matchMixed63% of 246 reviews2025
Dev: Bellyflop Games
Windows
The Horde Wants You Dead is a casual, top-down shooter with up to 4-player online co-op. Ambushed by an angry horde, you and your friends face a fight for survival against thousands of relentless enemies!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.2%, Co-op 12.1%, Top-Down 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Online Co-Op 9.5%
- #31 Redeemer: Enhanced Edition
76% matchVery Positive88% of 3,150 reviews2017
Dev: Sobaka StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
REDEEMER is a intense Brawler where you will punch, hack and blast your way through enemies using fists, hammers, fire arms and even the environment.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Top-Down 21.8%, Action 17.7%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Co-op 13.6%
- #32 Undercroft Warriors
74% 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 45.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Top-Down 11.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 7.4%
- #33 PewPew Live
75% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Jean-François Geyelin
Windows
A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Top-Down 11.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 8.7%
- #34 Nation Red
77% matchVery Positive88% of 2,776 reviews2009
Dev: DiezelPower
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.1%, Local Co-Op 16%, Action 14.9%, Online Co-Op 10.9%, Co-op 8.8%
- #35 NoReload Heroes
77% 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 31.8%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Action 13.3%, Co-op 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%
- #36 Reflex Unit : Strike Ops
69% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: ROBOSARU Games
Windows · Mac
Tactical Vehicle Action! Featuring diverse missions; stage daring rescues, manage resources, assault enemy bases and fight back against a sinister enemy. Strategic single and multiplayer gameplay, balance your vehicles speed, firepower, fuel and load capacity to overcome challenging missions.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.9%, Co-op 16.3%, Action 12.5%, Arcade 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.1%
- #37 X-Morph: Defense
71% matchVery Positive92% of 4,073 reviews2017
Dev: EXOR Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Unique fusion of a top-down shooter and tower defense strategy. You are the invader! Use destructive weapons or lead your enemies into a maze of towers. Strategize in the build mode by carefully selecting various types of alien towers or throw yourself right into the heat of the battle.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.9%, Local Co-Op 22.2%, Co-op 13.6%, Top-Down 10.5%, Action 9.3%
- #38 Dead End Job
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 133 reviews2019
Dev: Ant Workshop LtdPub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Dead End Job sends you into a madcap, Ren & Stimpy-esque world to bust up ghosts. It’s a procedurally generated, couch co-op, twin-stick shooter that straps a vacuum pack to your back and puts a plasma blaster in your hand. For you, it’s just another day in the office.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 34.7%, Action 24.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.9%, Co-op 5.4%
- #39 Killsquad
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,493 reviews2021
Dev: Novarama
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Hack and slash? Check. Twin-stick-shooter? Check. 4 player coop to slay hordes of aliens & bosses with your friends? Check. Skills, upgrades, weapons, gears, talismans and more to make you stronger? Check. Wake up, bounty hunter. We have a mission for you. Time to clean up the scum of the galaxy.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.5%, Action 26.5%, Co-op 15.3%, Online Co-Op 10.2%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #40 Kritters
67% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2026
Dev: LJF Games
Windows · Linux
A chaotic Roguelite Twin-Stick Shooter with a Base Defense Twist. With up to 4 players, explore, become stronger to defend your spaceship and leave this Frk*n planet!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.3%, Local Co-Op 20.3%, Co-op 13.8%, Top-Down 9.8%, Online Co-Op 9.1%
- #41 Final Days
73% matchVery Positive89% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: +7 Software
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Survive overwhelming hordes of zombie-like mutants in this chaotic co-op twin-stick shooter. Play solo or team up with up to 16 players as hundreds of enemies flood the screen in a relentless fight to hold the line.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.3%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Co-op 12.7%, Split Screen 9% ★, Online Co-Op 8.9%
- #42 Gunnheim
76% matchMostly Negative40% of 337 reviews2015
Dev: SIEIDI Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dish out carnage of hellish proportions in Gunnheim, a top-down co-op shooter where the equation is simple: Vikings + Guns = Mayhem!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Co-op 12.6%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Action 12%, Top-Down 6.1%
- #43 Demon's Crystals
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 reviews2016
Dev: Byte4GamesPub: BadLand Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Demon's Crystals is a frenetic twin stick shooter where you guide the Urican demons through countless hazards in order to restore peace to the world. A variety of weapons and power-ups will help you defeat the massive enemy hordes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.2%, Action 29.1%, Local Co-Op 22.7%
- #44 Alien Death Mob
71% 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 56.7%, Action 14%, Arcade 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.3%, Top-Down 4.1%
- #45 Naval Warfare
74% matchMixed55% of 303 reviews2011
Dev: Game Distillery s.r.o.Pub: Immanitas Entertainment GmbH
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
As Commander of a Naval Super-Destroyer, wage war in a military campaign of epic proportions in, under and above the surface!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.4%, Local Co-Op 22.3%, Co-op 13.9%, Top-Down 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%
- #46 Blazing Chrome
70% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Action 19.5%, Arcade 18.3%, Shooter 4.8%
- #47 Drive to Hell
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Ghost Crab Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Drive to Hell is an action-packed shooter where you'll take a ride through an army of monsters to exact revenge on the Demon King for destroying your favorite dive bar. Enemies assault from all sides, each with its own special personality and attack style.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%
- #48 Galaxy Champions TV
70% matchVery Positive92% of 121 reviews2018
Dev: aQuadiun
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Galaxy Champions TV is a super intense top-down closed arena shooter game inspired by the classic arcade game Smash TV. Get powerful weapons and power-ups, kill huge amounts of enemies, level up, unlock upgrades and beat all the bosses to become the champion of the most violent TV show of all time!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.6%, Local Co-Op 23.6%, Action 16.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 6.1%
- #49 Circuit Breakers
72% matchMixed58% of 116 reviews2015
Dev: Triverske
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Talented and ferocious weapon experts needed to eliminate a dangerous mechanical menace that threatens the existence of humanity. Up to six positions available. Benefits include traveling the world to eliminate robots.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.5%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Top-Down 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Arcade 9.6%
- #50 Trigonarium
70% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2015
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Trigonarium is a hardcore twin-stick shooter for fans of challenging arcade gaming. Fight your way through multitudes of enemy formations in constantly shifting battle arenas to face the colossal level bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.8%, Local Co-Op 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Arcade 7.4%, Top-Down Shooter 6.3%
- #51 Tank Brawl 2: Armor Fury
69% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2021
Dev: Phung Games
Windows
Satisfy your need of destruction by smashing armor vehicles to pieces in spectacular fashions during the epic 4 players co-op campaign. Vehicles and drivers have unique upgrades and class combination. Multiple weapons such as laser beam, giant hammer, Mech's katana.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.1%, Split Screen 14.4% ★, Co-op 11.5%, Online Co-Op 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%
- #52 Blazing Trail
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Gamenergy studio
Windows
Escape failed! All we have left is our will to survive, the endless hordes of enemies, and enough bullets to rip them all to shreds. Blazing trail. Vertical co-op shooter, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down 19.6%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%
- #53 Shape Shifter: Formations
64% matchVery Positive91% of 267 reviews2025
Dev: Castec Studios
Windows
Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.6%, Local Co-Op 23.3%, Co-op 11.9%, Top-Down 8.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.3%
- #54 Twin Cobra
67% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Top-Down 22.4%, Arcade 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11%
- #55 Battle Planet - Judgement Day
68% matchVery Positive88% of 78 reviews2019
Dev: Threaks
Windows
Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.6%, Local Co-Op 21.2%, Top-Down 11%, Co-op 10.4%, Action 9.9%
- #56 Rocket Wars
68% matchVery Positive91% of 95 reviews2017
Dev: Rooftop Panda
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Fast-paced local multi-player game packed with action. Destroy your friends with all sorts of different weapons and power-ups across multiple game modes!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.6%, Split Screen 16.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Local Multiplayer 12.1%
- #57 BULLET PARTY
68% matchVery Positive95% of 97 reviews2017
Dev: Awoker Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The party co-op shoot ’em up! Become the king of the night club! Go alone or group your friends! Shoot the party crashers down!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.1%, Local Co-Op 17.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Co-op 7.7%
- #58 Inferno 2
69% 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 74.5%, Action 18%, Top-Down Shooter 7.5%
- #59 Legacy Of Evil
62% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Uruca Game StudioPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Join legendary RPG heroes in 'Legacy of Evil,' a classic arcade Shoot 'em Up. Battle the sinister Dravlo Stradinic and his dark forces. Upgrade your heroes and face terrifying bosses. Can you defeat the vampire and save Stygia?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.8%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Co-op 11.1%, Top-Down 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%