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  1. #1 Roto Force
    97% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
    Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Fast-Paced 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Difficult 11.8%

  2. #2 Undercroft Warriors
    95% 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 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Difficult 13.7%, Arcade 8.7%

  3. #3 Tachyon Project
    96% matchMostly Positive76% of 74 reviews2015
    Dev: Eclipse GamesPub: SA Industry
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Tachyon Project is a dual stick shooter heavily inspired by classic shoot'em ups. We’ve combined many unique enemy types, a large variety of weapons and power-ups with innovative gameplay to ensure a long lasting challenge and discovery at every new level.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Action 14.8%, Indie 12.7%, Arcade 11.6%

  4. #4 CometStriker DX
    96% 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 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Difficult 13.2%, Arcade 8.7%

  5. #5 Heckabomb
    94% 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 42.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Indie 13.7%, Arcade 13%, Action 10.5%

  6. #6 Hyper Sentinel
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 21%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Fast-Paced 19.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 11.3%

  7. #7 Golden Hornet
    93% 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 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Difficult 13.4%, Arcade 8.7%

  8. #8 Hyper Bounce Blast
    92% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Action 24.4%, Indie 19.2%, Arcade 18.6%

  9. #9 Gunkid 99
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2019
    Dev: Yongjustyong
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.8%, Fast-Paced 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Action 11%, Difficult 10.6%

  10. #10 Riddled Corpses
    91% matchMixed65% of 248 reviews2015
    Dev: Diabolical Mind
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Frenetic arcade style twin-stick shooter. Fight your way through hordes of enemies alone or with a friend!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Action 15.2%, Indie 10.5%

  11. #11 Incandescent
    90% matchMixed68% of 172 reviews2015
    Dev: Stephen Crabb
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Action 16%, Indie 12.9%, Arcade 10.5%

  12. #12 Frantic Dimension
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'. Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Fast-Paced 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Action 12.3%, Difficult 10%

  13. #13 99 Waves to Die
    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 120 reviews2015
    Dev: SpookyFish GamesPub: My Way Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    99 Waves to Die is a twin stick arcade shooter, inspired by the arcade games, and 8-bit home consoles & computers of the 1980's.

    Why similar: Action 54.5%, Indie 45.5%

  14. #14 Jet Lancer
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
    Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.1%, Fast-Paced 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Difficult 11.5%

  15. #15 Switch 'N' Shoot
    88% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Perma Death 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Fast-Paced 13.5%, Difficult 12.9%

  16. #16 Mobile Astro
    87% matchMostly Positive71% of 182 reviews2016
    Dev: Raxasoft Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Action 16%, Retro 13.3%, Arcade 10.3%

  17. #17 Jetboard Joust
    85% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
    Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Perma Death 20%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Difficult 12.7%, Retro 11.7%

  18. #18 Galaxy Champions TV
    84% 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 36.5%, Bullet Hell 14%, Action 13.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Arcade 12%

  19. #19 Astro Tripper
    86% matchMixed57% of 68 reviews2011
    Dev: PomPomPub: Pom Pom Games
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 20%

    Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Action 29.3%, Indie 24.4%

  20. #20 Rocket Wars
    84% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 9.9%, Indie 7.7%

  21. #21 Shmadow
    83% 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 31.3%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Difficult 14%, Action 8.2%

  22. #22 The Bug Butcher
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,201 reviews2016
    Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Fast-Paced 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 11.2%

  23. #23 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 69 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 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Perma Death 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 9.7%

  24. #24 Bladestar
    82% matchMostly Positive70% of 107 reviews2016
    Dev: Fair Weather Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Fast-Paced 26.4%, Difficult 15.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 12.8%

  25. #25 Planes, Bullets and Vodka
    80% matchVery Positive86% of 2,589 reviews2016
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Fast-Paced 19%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Difficult 12.8%, Retro 11.7%

  26. #26 Nowhere Patrol
    79% matchVery Positive98% of 222 reviews2018
    Dev: Slugsoft
    Windows

    Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Difficult 22.1%, Action 16.2%, Indie 13.1%

  27. #27 Sky Mercenaries
    82% matchMixed69% of 125 reviews2014
    Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 13.3%, Indie 11.5%

  28. #28 Disastr_Blastr
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Dog Theory
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%

    Descend into a radical new dimension of abstract minimalist arcade fury in Disastr_Blastr! Blaze your merciless path of devastation through an expansive non-linear game world with 100+ stages of cortex-shattering cubic mayhem!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 57.6%, Action 22.7%, Indie 19.7%

  29. #29 Kromaia
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 118 reviews2014
    Dev: Kraken Empire
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 12.1%, Indie 10.1%

  30. #30 Dead
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 276 reviews2018
    Dev: Alec SmithPub: Milo Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    The universe wants you dead. Take on the ten great spirits of the universe in this intense boss fighting challenge!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%, Difficult 17.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Fast-Paced 11.8%

  31. #31 Ultratron
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 694 reviews2013
    Dev: Puppygames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Retro 13%, Action 9.9%

  32. #32 Evil Egg
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 637 reviews2025
    Dev: Ivy Sly
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Blast it all to hell.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Perma Death 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 11.6%

  33. #33 Robot Legions Reborn
    77% matchMostly Positive78% of 58 reviews2016
    Dev: Skyboy Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Shoot in all directions to destroy legions of hostile robots. Upgrade your weapons to become the ultimate robot hunter. Challenge yourself with Hard and Arcade modes, both new to Robot Legions Reborn.

    Why similar: Action 52.4%, Indie 47.6%

  34. #34 Power-Up
    78% matchMixed58% of 263 reviews2014
    Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Fast-Paced 13.2%, Retro 12.8%, Action 10.1%

  35. #35 Jets'n'Guns 2
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,284 reviews2020
    Dev: Rake in Grass
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.7%, Action 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Indie 12.2%, Violent 6.7%

  36. #36 Chippy
    73% 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 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Difficult 14%, Arcade 9.2%

  37. #37 Cloud Cutter
    74% 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 37.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Arcade 15.3%, Retro 10.2%, Action 9.7%

  38. #38 Feral Fury
    75% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2017
    Dev: Skandivania GamesPub: Skandivania Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31%, Violent 17.9%, Perma Death 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Difficult 10.4%

  39. #39 Ruzh Delta Z
    75% matchMixed62% of 506 reviews2015
    Dev: Pribuni
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 14%

    Ruzh Delta Z is a frenzied shoot-em-up which draws inspiration from classics such as Gradius, DoDonPachi, and R-Type. Shoot your way through perilous stages and wreck thousands of rogue vessels in your quest to become the ultimate pilot.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Action 25.1%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Indie 18.2%

  40. #40 Hell is Other Demons
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
    Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Difficult 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Arcade 10.1%

  41. #41 Nex Machina
    71% 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 38.3%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Difficult 9.2%

  42. #42 Ion Assault
    74% matchMixed69% of 181 reviews2010
    Dev: CoreplayPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    In ION ASSAULT players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! GAMEPLAY WITH A TWIST: By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, ION ASSAULT adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Action 18.6%, Indie 14.7%, Arcade 11.3%

  43. #43 BLUE REVOLVER
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 6.7%, Indie 6.4%

  44. #44 Alien Death Mob
    70% 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 43.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 10%, Fast-Paced 7.3%

  45. #45 Assault Android Cactus+
    69% 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 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Difficult 13.7%, Fast-Paced 12.1%

  46. #46 Super Destronaut DX
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 92 reviews2018
    Dev: Petite GamesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows

    Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.

    Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%

  47. #47 Alien Crusader
    71% matchMixed62% of 101 reviews2018
    Dev: Zydrone
    Windows

    Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Difficult 21.1%, Action 19.3%, Indie 16.1%, Retro 11.8%

  48. #48 Rhythm Destruction
    73% matchMixed45% of 135 reviews2014
    Dev: Curious Panda Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. Blast and maneuver your way through perilous stages filled with numerous enemies, obstacles and unique boss encounters.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Indie 21.8%, Action 19.8%

  49. #49 LUFTRAUSERS
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 4,487 reviews2014
    Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Arcade 14.7%, Fast-Paced 12.4%, Action 7.8%

  50. #50 Echoes+
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Action 16.2%, Indie 11.5%, Arcade 10.5%

  51. #51 Sektori
    60% 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 38.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 4.4%

  52. #52 PewPew Live
    66% 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 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 11%, Action 6.3%

  53. #53 Story of a Cube
    69% matchMixed77% of 70 reviews2016
    Dev: TinyAtomGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Story of a Cube is an action packed shooter about a lone cube and his quest for revenge. Mixing elements of twin-stick shooters and bullet hell games, this is a hardcode arcade game with a crazy amount of explosions.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.5%, Difficult 16.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 12%, Retro 11%

  54. #54 Furious Angels
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 412 reviews2017
    Dev: MorfeoDev
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 18 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Furious Angels is a brutal score attack shooter with different waves each day. Compete on the leaderboards, transform into a flying tank and shred the skies to pieces!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Retro 11.7%, Arcade 11.1%

  55. #55 Void Scrappers
    63% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Bullet Hell 36.1%, Action 12.4%, Retro 7.4%

  56. #56 Rigid Force Alpha
    67% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 reviews2018
    Dev: com8com1 Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 16.8%, Retro 16.7%, Action 8.9%

  57. #57 Horizon Shift
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 330 reviews2015
    Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Action 27.5%, Indie 20%, Arcade 18.7%

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