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  1. #1 Chippy
    97% matchVery Positive91% of 1,169 reviews2019
    Dev: Facepunch Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.6%, Arena Shooter 14.4%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Difficult 8.7%, Top-Down Shooter 8%

  2. #2 CRATES N' MOHAWKS
    96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: hslentz
    Windows · Linux

    CRATES N' MOHAWKS is a chaotic arena shooter where every crate swaps your weapon. Grab crates, adapt to constantly changing guns, dodge swarms of enemies, and survive as long as possible while pushing your score higher.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Arena Shooter 21%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Difficult 9.5%, Bullet Hell 8.5%

  3. #3 ULTRABUGS
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Vlambeer's ULTRABUGS is a fast-paced high-score game in which you fight endless space bugs that split up into MORE space bugs as you fight and defeat them.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, Arena Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Difficult 9.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%

  4. #4 Chromarena
    95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Kingsnake Games
    Windows · Linux

    Chromarena is a 2D top-down twin-stick arena shooter. Combine offense and defense to tear through hordes of color-coded enemies to unlock new guns and set high scores. Form short and medium-term plans, dodge attacks with fully responsive controls, and get into a flow state.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Difficult 8.2%, Arcade 6.1%

  5. #5 Cycle 28
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
    Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Arena Shooter 9.2%, Difficult 9.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.7%

  6. #6 Undercroft Warriors
    93% 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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Difficult 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%

  7. #7 Salt VS Pepper
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: teevy
    Windows

    Salt VS Pepper is a twin-stick shooter where you switch between black and white every 3 seconds, leaving behind an evil clone every time you switch! Use guns, walls, bowling balls, and anything in between as a weapon!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Difficult 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%

  8. #8 KosmoSquad
    92% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: FlatRedBall, LLCPub: Narfox LLC
    Windows

    KosmoSquad is a twin-stick arena shooter where you survive as long as you can against an ever-increasing hoard of enemies. Fight alone or with up to three friends and collect star multipliers to maximize your high score. Use your score points to purchase upgrades for your ship and try again!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Arena Shooter 18%, 4 Player Local 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Local Co-Op 8%

  9. #9 Trash Pit
    91% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: Francis Vace
    Windows

    A frantic twin stick shooter where you and your enemies are only ever one hit from death. Mow down relentless waves of robots, collect upgrades and claw your way to the highest score you can.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Arena Shooter 27.8%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 6.6%, Arcade 5.9%

  10. #10 Sektori
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 704 reviews2025
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.1%, Arena Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%

  11. #11 Iron Fisticle
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 513 reviews2014
    Dev: Confused PelicanPub: Curve Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A modern take on the classic arcade arena shooter. Taking inspiration from an entire generation of action games, Iron Fisticle builds on classic titles like Gauntlet and Robotron while adding over 100 collectible items, an RPG style upgrade system and local multiplayer.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.6%, Arena Shooter 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%

  12. #12 Trigger Fever
    89% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
    Dev: RotcivPub: Rotstudio
    Windows

    Engage in chaotic multiplayer battles in Trigger Fever, a top-down shooter party game. Crush foes solo or with friends, wielding 50+ unique weapons. Show off skills, tactically dominate, and embrace the crazy onslaught!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Arena Shooter 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11%, Arcade 7.1%

  13. #13 Circuit Breakers
    89% 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 22.8%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, 4 Player Local 9.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%

  14. #14 Overrun
    88% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: Total Involve
    Windows

    Fight through immense waves of enemies and test yourself in this difficult, top-down shooter. Swap between short and long-range weapons to tackle any situation. Unlock and upgrade dozens of weapon combinations to customize your loadout. How long can you survive before you get OVERRUN!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.2%, Arena Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%, Difficult 9%

  15. #15 Legacy Of Evil
    86% 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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.8%, Local Co-Op 7%

  16. #16 Little Elf Tanks
    86% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: Friendly Fire Software
    Windows

    A bombastic bug busting adventure! Play as one of four playable characters in their quest to to free their fellow elves from the clutches of an evil army of spiders. If they crawl, blast em all! Let nothing stand in your way.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Arcade 8.3%

  17. #17 Watchlist
    87% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2017
    Dev: Fletcher's Games
    Windows · Mac

    Accused of committing a crime affecting the nation's security, you are now tasked with tracking down various undesirables in order to redeem yourself in the eyes of the powers that be. Blast through procedurally generated levels and complete the Watchlist in this retro arcade shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, 4 Player Local 13%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.7%, Top-Down Shooter 8.3%

  18. #18 Cyberpulse
    85% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: Scherzo GamesPub: Digital Tribe
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Slam your way through waves of viruses and hurl your friends through cyberspace in this flashy arcade thrower that combines classic twin-stick action with inventive physics for an electrifying adventure.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Arena Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Arcade 6.7%

  19. #19 Survivor
    84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Veilbreaker Entertainment
    Windows

    A retro 80's arcade-style top-down zombie shooter where you upgrade weapons, collect loot, and battle through increasing waves of undead and challenging bosses.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Arena Shooter 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Difficult 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%

  20. #20 Nebulock
    82% matchVery Positive87% of 542 reviews2025
    Dev: LostVolBytes
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Arena Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Difficult 10.5%, Arcade 7.3%

  21. #21 Shmadow
    84% matchVery Positive82% of 200 reviews2015
    Dev: Extrokold Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Difficult 11.7%, 4 Player Local 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%

  22. #22 Nex Machina
    82% 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 36.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Difficult 7.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.5%

  23. #23 Death Carnival
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Furyion Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Get ready for Death Carnival. Intense Top-Down Shooter with multi-elevation combat. Easy to start, thrilling to watch. Over a dozen characters with unique attacks and story. Adrenaline-fueled combat in singleplayer, online co-op, or competitive PvP.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Arena Shooter 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%

  24. #24 Stray Shot
    79% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2024
    Dev: PUNKCAKE Délicieux
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Monsters come from missed shots! Learn the monster's behaviours, shoot wisely and balance the difficulty to maximize scoring!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Arena Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Local Co-Op 7.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.3%

  25. #25 PuPaiPo Space Deluxe
    81% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: BolHut
    Windows · Linux

    Hop into your spaceship and battle waves of opponents in your journey to find the legendary space pizza! Now 100% more Deluxe than ever!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.1%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, 4 Player Local 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%

  26. #26 Iron Crypticle
    80% matchVery Positive84% of 120 reviews2017
    Dev: Confused PelicanPub: TIKIPOD
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    IRON CRYPTICLE is an arcade twin-stick dungeon shooter with RPG elements for 1 to 4 players LOCAL CO-OP! A mysterious, malevolent force has abducted Cryptonia’s princess – along with the king’s royal golden treasures (shaped curiously like large foodstuffs...). Kingsguard to the rescue!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Arena Shooter 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Retro 7.9%

  27. #27 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2024
    Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 6.1%

  28. #28 WE ARE DOOMED
    79% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2015
    Dev: Vertex Pop
    Windows · Mac

    WE ARE DOOMED is a twin-stick shooter where you zap polygon baddies with an absurdly overpowered laserbeam. Dive head-first into the action with reckless ambition, charge the SUPERBEAM, and zap everything out of existence in an instant.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.1%, Arena Shooter 11.7%, Bullet Hell 8.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.9%, Top-Down Shooter 6.6%

  29. #29 Solaroids
    78% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Arena Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%

  30. #30 Pixel Ship Shooter
    81% matchNo user reviews2018
    Dev: Altope Interactive
    Windows

    Pixel Ship Shooter is a fast-paced retro shooter game, dodge bullets and zap your friends to death!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, 4 Player Local 13.6%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Difficult 9.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%

  31. #31 Vectrix
    78% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2019
    Dev: Poco a PocoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Vectrix is a rhythmic, techno, top-down shoot 'em up with a synthwave soundtrack and a grid of enemies based on John Conway's "Game of Life" cellular automaton!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10.7%

  32. #32 Galaxy Champions TV
    77% 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 31.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Difficult 9.6%

  33. #33 Assault Android Cactus+
    76% 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 24.8%, Bullet Hell 14%, 4 Player Local 12%, Difficult 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%

  34. #34 Explaining every string
    75% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: chelovekbeznika
    Windows

    No online, no services, no DLCs, no open-world, no rogulike, no roguelite, no metroidvania, no backtracking. Can't say "no god" cause god participate in one of boss fights. Not on your side. It's just straight line from start to finish. And skill required to get through it. Party like 1989.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Arena Shooter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Arcade 8.3%, Retro 8.3%

  35. #35 Shutdown
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: G4SE
    Windows

    Engage in heart-pounding top-down shooter action as a skilled operative fighting against powerful mega-corporations in a dystopian future. Unleash a barrage of futuristic weaponry, master tactical combat, and liberate humanity from the clutches of oppression in Shutdown.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.7%

  36. #36 Enfora Star
    74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Haapa Games
    Windows · Linux

    Enfora Star station is being overrun! Pilot your spacecraft and deploy defenses to survive droid swarms - but every purchase costs precious score points. Will you risk everything for maximum points or play it safe? Master the ultimate arcade challenge!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Difficult 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%

  37. #37 MewMew PewPew
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gäng Gäng Studios
    Windows

    The dinosaurs have brought the fight to the wrong cat’s territory. Mess with MewMew, get the PewPew: It’s time to send the dinos right back to extinction.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Arena Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8%

  38. #38 Orbital Overdrive
    72% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
    Dev: Horsefly GamesPub: Coyote Time Publishing
    Windows

    A roguelite twin-stick arena shooter where your score IS your currency. Blast through enemy waves, then spend your hard-earned points on weapons and upgrades, or bank them as XP to power up permanently. Hundreds of builds. One more run.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Arena Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Arcade 6.8%

  39. #39 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 1,088 reviews2007
    Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 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 38.5%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 9.5%, Arena Shooter 8.4%

  40. #40 Xeno Crisis
    73% 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 28%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Retro 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

  41. #41 Two by One
    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Javier Ortega
    Windows

    Do you have what it takes to beat two games at the same time? Prove your skills by controlling two ships simultaneously or join forces with a friend to overcome the challenge of this stylish Shoot'Em Up.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Difficult 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%

  42. #42 Disfigure
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,133 reviews2023
    Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Disfigure is a grim-dark rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Arena Shooter 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Difficult 9.2%

  43. #43 Horde Of Plenty
    73% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: SMONCH, LLC
    Windows

    In this action-packed twin-stick shooter, construction worker Ron Mayhem's beloved pet, Puffy, a rather round and yellow puffer fish, has been captured by the forces of evil. Slay the hordes, collect mad loot, and bring Puffy back!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Arcade 7.6%

  44. #44 Monday Meltdown
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2026
    Dev: NF MynsterPub: Footstomp Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Fast. Bloody. 8-Player Mayhem. Dominate. Taunt. Repeat. Free. No strings attached. Ever.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Arena Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%

  45. #45 Dead Oculus
    70% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: Andrew Wilker
    Windows

    Dead Oculus is a lethal, fast-paced bullet-hell that fuses arcade and roguelike elements. Brutalise your foes in gauntlets of handcrafted arenas by wielding deadly weapons with cataclysmic augments.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, Arena Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Difficult 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 7.1%

  46. #46 Blipper
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Overwound Entertainment
    Windows

    Blipper is a twinstick arcade shooter with a retro scifi vibe and an element of bullet hell. Destroy waves of neon enemies across multiple arenas while dodging attackers and incoming fire.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.1%, Arena Shooter 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Retro 10.8%, Arcade 9.5%

  47. #47 CometStriker DX
    71% 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 27.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Difficult 11.7%, Arcade 7.1%

  48. #48 LASERVASION
    71% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: Red Phoenix Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Retro arcade inspired shoot 'em up with addictive combat.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Arena Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 14%, Difficult 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%

  49. #49 Galaxy Highways
    68% 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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Difficult 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Retro 5.8%

  50. #50 MagiCarnage
    69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: Colton LaChancePub: Arcane Affinity
    Windows

    Once every millennium, the greatest magical beings gather together in order to engage one another in tournament combat. Cast powerful spells and shatter your opponents, this is MagiCarnage!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, 4 Player Local 16%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%

  51. #51 Nebula Cleanup Crew
    67% 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 18%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Arena Shooter 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Difficult 10.8%

  52. #52 Rumble
    71% matchMixed50% of 38 reviews2015
    Dev: Overflow
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Rumble is a fast Arena Brawler. Throw rocks to stun and spears to kill, dash to avoid incoming hazards and be the last man standing.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Arena Shooter 18.8%, 4 Player Local 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%

  53. #53 DOOMTANK
    70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
    Dev: Unibear Studio
    Windows

    DOOMTANK is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter designed to put you in the hot seat. Enter an ever-changing room straight from the depths of Hell and slay its inhabitants.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.7%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Arcade 8.1%

  54. #54 #KILLALLZOMBIES
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 314 reviews2016
    Dev: Fortell Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 48.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    #KILLALLZOMBIES is an insane twin-stick zombie shooter with Twitch streaming interactions, where you survive hordes of zombies on a dynamically changing arena and spectators may affect gameplay via special Twitch chat commands.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Arena Shooter 12.6%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%

  55. #55 Vector Assault 2
    70% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: WizByte Games
    Windows

    Annihilate waves of enemies in this enhanced sequel with better visuals and improved twin stick shooter gameplay.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.2%, Arcade 13.1%, Retro 12.2%, Arena Shooter 10%, Bullet Hell 6.5%

  56. #56 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
    67% 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 44%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Local Co-Op 4.3%

  57. #57 Shotgun Witch
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,093 reviews2020
    Dev: Asephy
    Windows

    Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Difficult 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%

  58. #58 Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo
    67% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2020
    Dev: Bare Knuckle Development
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The definitive 'Turbo Edition' of the easy to play hard to master space blaster. Bringing more game modes, ships, challenges, upgradable power-ups and frantic retro space blasting fun than ever before. Alone or in co-op you’ll keep coming back to unlock ships, upgrade weapons and beat your high-score.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Arena Shooter 14.9%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9%, Local Co-Op 8.9%

  59. #59 Crocogame
    66% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
    Dev: alehooleo
    Windows

    Crocogame is a fast-paced roguelite game with intense moment-to-moment combat and flexible character customization. Use your resources efficiently to take on increasingly difficult threats. Great challenges also bring great rewards!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Arena Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down 5.1%

  60. #60 Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
    65% matchPositive98% of 46 reviews2023
    Dev: Herosoft
    Windows

    The iconic stuck-it-to-the-man party game receives an EPIC FREE STORY MODE UPDATE! Rise to the challenge of the evil Shogun Han Gorou!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.2%, Arena Shooter 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Arcade 7.3%

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