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Games Like Roses Shoot Red, Violets Shoot Blue

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Twin Stick Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade.

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A single-player hardcore twin-stick shooter where you shoot with two characters at the same time! Use the right stick to shoot red bullets; use the left stick to shoot blue bullets. Match the colors with the enemies before time expires, and save the Flower Kingdom!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: Studio Pinkaro
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    97% matchMostly Positive73% of 218 reviews2015
    Dev: The Future Of VideogamesPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Death Ray Manta is an arcade game where you shoot lasers to kill bad guys, flash lights at yourself and move to the next screen to do it all over again. Sorry, no T-Rex.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Colorful 9.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Family Friendly 5.9%

  2. #2 Rodent and Plank: Secret Origin
    96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Lodder Digital Media
    Windows · Linux

    A cosmic plank turns a rat into a gun-blasting 90s mascot in a world packed with fairy tale monsters and reality-shifting mayhem. Fuse weapons, wreck everything, and try to figure out what on earth is going on. It’s weird, it’s loud, and it does not slow down.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Difficult 16.4%, Cartoon 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Colorful 6.3%

  3. #3 Shapefighter
    95% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: oatware
    Windows · Linux

    Shapefighter is an arcade-style, twin-stick shooter where you blast through 5 stages of pure shape onslaught. Shoot and dodge shapes that will swarm you in a ever-changing formations. Defeat all 5 bosses and take down the shape invasion!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Score Attack 14.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Colorful 6.5%

  4. #4 SUPER HEADBLASTER
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cachorro Gordo
    Windows

    Super Headblaster is a 2D fast paced arcade survival game about a guy with an explosive headache. Collect sketchy pills scattered around the city and avoid the cops and obstacles to prevent your head - and the city - from exploding.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.4%, PvE 12.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Cartoon 10.3%, Colorful 6.1%

  5. #5 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
    94% 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 49.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Arcade 13.8%, Difficult 5.8%, Action 3.8%

  6. #6 Undercroft Warriors
    94% 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 32.2%, Difficult 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Score Attack 9.5%, Arcade 8.5%

  7. #7 ULTRA CORE DIVE
    93% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: AslaekrPub: Tuupa Records Ltd.
    Windows

    SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Arcade 14.3%, Score Attack 9.4%, 2D 4.7%

  8. #8 ZOE Begone!
    92% matchVery Positive99% of 152 reviews2025
    Dev: Retchy GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
    Windows

    A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Cartoon 15.4%, Score Attack 11.8%, Arcade 8.8%

  9. #9 HYPER DETONATOR
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vertex Pop
    Windows · Mac

    HYPER DETONATOR is a chain-reaction bullet hell shooter set in cyberspace. Blast through the virus spreading across the mainframe, and detonate bombs to set off devastating chain reactions. How long will you survive?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Score Attack 17%, Arcade 10%, Bullet Hell 3.8%

  10. #10 CometStriker DX
    91% 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 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Difficult 18.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Colorful 6.3%

  11. #11 Little Elf Tanks
    90% 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 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Cartoon 18.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Colorful 7.2%

  12. #12 Alien Death Mob
    89% 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 44.7%, Score Attack 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Arcade 11.3%, 2D 3.9%

  13. #13 Gridform
    89% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: Sherbb
    Windows

    Fight in an arcade arena against tons of enemies with weaknesses to be exploited. Progress through a campaign of 75+ levels each presenting a new challenge with different win and fail conditions. Gameplay so tight and colorful it will bring tears to your eyes.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.3%, Difficult 24.2%, Arcade 12%, Colorful 9.6%, PvE 4.2%

  14. #14 ULTRABUGS
    88% 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 27.6%, Difficult 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Score Attack 10%, PvE 8.7%

  15. #15 Phantast
    87% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2020
    Dev: Shoho Games
    Windows

    Help Phantast save his tribe in this atmospheric and quirky top-down shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Difficult 17.9%, Colorful 8.9%, Hand-drawn 5.7%

  16. #16 Space Smash
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 53 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    A retro-style, fast-paced, and addictive shoot 'em up. A throwback to the classic arcade games of the 80s. Great for playing while waiting in line for another game. 🎮 (shmup)

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.9%, Difficult 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Score Attack 10.9%, Arcade 8.2%

  17. #17 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
    84% 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 36.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Arcade 7.6%, Score Attack 6.3%, Difficult 6%

  18. #18 Golden Hornet
    86% 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%, Difficult 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Arcade 9.6%, 2D 5.2%

  19. #19 Heckabomb
    85% 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 55%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Arcade 14%, Action 5.1%, Indie 4%

  20. #20 Neon Fighter
    83% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
    Dev: kurigamedev
    Windows

    Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Score Attack 16.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Colorful 7.3%

  21. #21 WE ARE DOOMED
    84% 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 60.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Arcade 6.6%, Colorful 6.2%, Action 4.8%

  22. #22 satryn deluxe
    81% matchVery Positive97% of 132 reviews2021
    Dev: maybell🌻
    Windows · Linux

    a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.5%, Score Attack 16.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Colorful 10.9%, 2D 4%

  23. #23 Enfora Star
    81% 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 31.6%, Difficult 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Score Attack 11.5%, Arcade 8.4%

  24. #24 Incandescent
    82% 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 39.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 7.6%, 2D 6.1%

  25. #25 cyber_serpent
    78% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2023
    Dev: Q-Bit Digital
    Windows · Mac

    slither and shoot, but don't run out of space! cyber_serpent is an arcade twin-stick shooter combined with snake. compete for a global high score in this modern take on retro classics as you face infinite waves of polygonal enemies.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Score Attack 13.3%, Arcade 10.1%, PvE 8.9%

  26. #26 Neon Shooter
    80% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Busy B Studios LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Arcade 15.3%, Colorful 7.9%, Action 6.1%

  27. #27 Eigengrau
    78% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
    Dev: Martin Mauersics
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Difficult 19.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.1%, Score Attack 14.1%, Arcade 10.7%

  28. #28 Vector Assault 2
    82% 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 51.4%, Arcade 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, 2D 8.3%, Score Attack 5.5%

  29. #29 Cycle 28
    79% 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 31.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Difficult 16.7%, Score Attack 10.5%, Arcade 10.2%

  30. #30 Tachyon Project
    79% 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 48%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 7.3%, Indie 3.9%

  31. #31 Ardein.Fall
    77% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2021
    Dev: Alex Grade
    Windows

    Welcome Pilot to the Ardein Initiative. We are leaving Earth, and we need you to protect us. Face new challenges and new rivals EVERY DAY. Can you plan your defense to ever changing war? Can you save humanity?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Difficult 16.8%, Score Attack 12.6%, Arcade 8.3%

  32. #32 Breakpoint
    76% matchVery Positive97% of 236 reviews2020
    Dev: Studio AesthesiaPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    Breakpoint is a twin-stick slasher where your weapons explode. Break through the swarm to claim your spot on the online leaderboard.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.3%, Difficult 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Score Attack 13.3%, Arcade 9.1%

  33. #33 Floops Big House Adventure
    75% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: Buttery Games
    Windows

    Shoot, loot, and toot your way through Saturday morning cartoon inspired Floops Big House Adventure! This love letter to 90's and Nickelodeon cartoon style will have you rolling with laughter as you defeat hordes of evil monsters and giant disgusting bosses.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.5%, Cartoon 20.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Colorful 9.2%, PvE 6.9%

  34. #34 Dead Red Bennie
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Amazing A Studios
    Windows

    Dead Red Bennie, where precision is key. Score points by swiftly taking down waves of enemies, aiming for the highest score in the shortest time. Maintain your combo to maximize points!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51.8%, Score Attack 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Arcade 6.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%

  35. #35 Spirit Arena
    76% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2019
    Dev: Sweet Dreams Studio
    Windows

    Fight incoming waves of monsters with a friend! Control powerful wizards as you free 4 different worlds from the grasp of those evil beings. Unlock new content and take on the greatest challenges of Spirit Arena!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Difficult 16.4%, Colorful 8.8%, Arcade 8.2%

  36. #36 REPULSOR
    74% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: TOITAN
    Windows

    REPULSOR is a challenging 360° Retro Arcade Shoot 'em Up featuring a color-switching gameplay mechanic.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Difficult 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Score Attack 13.5%, Arcade 9.2%

  37. #37 Froojarspootz! The Cleaning Monster
    74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Michael MachaPub: Stand-Up Games
    Windows · Linux

    Casual push-and-pull game, cleaning rooms as a hired monster from under the bed.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39%, Cartoon 15.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Colorful 7.6%, Family Friendly 6.9%

  38. #38 Top Gnome
    72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Onyx Prism
    Windows

    A top down shooter where the only way to move and fight is with the recoil of your blunderbuss. Whirl through waves of garden-destroying pests to defend Bert's garden, strive to reach higher and higher scores and become the Top Gnome!

    Why similar: Difficult 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Score Attack 13%, Cartoon 8.9%, Nature 8.3%

  39. #39 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
    73% 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 48.8%, Arcade 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Score Attack 5.5%, 2D 4.5%

  40. #40 NEAR DEADline
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 72 reviews2020
    Dev: Dumb ****ing HorsePub: Scarecrow Arts
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You've been playing Nintendo DS for too long and you realize there's only 5 days left to meet your animation deadline; use the paddles to bounce the Z's away long enough to stay awake and finish!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37%, Cartoon 17.5%, Arcade 11.9%, Colorful 7.5%, 2D 5.7%

  41. #41 Nectarmare
    75% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: PathingStar
    Windows

    Nectarmare is a single player game where you control a bee collecting nectar for the winter. But watch out there are many things that will hurt or even eat a small bee out in the wild. The environment is full of dangers so take care while chasing for nectar.

    Why similar: Cartoon 23.5%, Nature 14.2%, Arcade 13.4%, Colorful 10.8%, PvE 8.5%

  42. #42 GoobnBalloonsDX
    70% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2024
    Dev: IconicArtsLLP
    Windows

    Fight off waves of evil balloons and save the galaxy - solo or co-op! Travel between worlds in an extensive story mode, save your friends, and recruit them to challenge dastardly bosses in this arcade shoot ‘em up adventure!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Score Attack 15.3%, Arcade 10.4%, Colorful 7%

  43. #43 Rocking Pilot
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2017
    Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.3%, Difficult 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 4.5%

  44. #44 Vector Assault
    73% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2015
    Dev: WizByte Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Vector Assault is a fast paced twin stick shooter where you have to survive a onslaught of enemy attackers.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 54.3%, Arcade 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 3.2%

  45. #45 Round 99
    71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: Boomz Games
    Windows

    Round 99 is a fast-paced shooter combined with a platformer that focuses on jumping around colorful environments and making a variety of enemies explode! Jump around 12 levels and bombard nearly 20 different enemies and bosses alone or with friends.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Difficult 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, PvE 8.6%, Family Friendly 7.1%

  46. #46 Devastator
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2022
    Dev: RadiangamesPub: 2Awesome Studio
    Windows

    Devastator is a retro-modern arcade twin-stick shooter. Featuring spectacular, fluid visuals (with 4k and 120hz+ support), heart-pounding music and sound, and intuitive, intense, and varied gameplay, Devastator is the ultimate twin-stick shooter for people who love twin-stick shooters!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Score Attack 15.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Colorful 8.4%

  47. #47 Bezier
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 110 reviews2016
    Dev: Philip BakPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    Bezier is a dual stick blaster set inside a vast computer built deep underground. The story traces the principal's escape from this "Noah's Ark" gone wrong. A simple shooter on the surface, the deeper narrative pulls in his relationship between evolution and god, family and love.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Colorful 8.1%, 2D 4.7%

  48. #48 Bit Blaster XL
    68% 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 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Cartoon 16.9%, Score Attack 12.1%, Arcade 9.9%

  49. #49 RIVE
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,030 reviews2016
    Dev: Two TribesPub: Two Tribes Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Difficult 15.4%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 8.9%

  50. #50 Toyland Tussle
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 107 reviews2025
    Dev: RBW Games
    Windows · Mac

    A single classic cartoon inspired boss fight platformer, with shoot em' up game mechanics. Run, jump, and shoot with four unique bullet types and two difficulty modes. Try to get a gold rank in this hand-drawn, traditionally animated boss fight.

    Why similar: Cartoon 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Difficult 12.1%, Colorful 11.4%, Hand-drawn 9.8%

  51. #51 Two by One
    70% 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 34.4%, Difficult 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Arcade 9.6%, 2D 5.2%

  52. #52 Salt VS Pepper
    69% 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 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Difficult 20.2%, Arcade 9.3%, Funny 5.6%

  53. #53 Spider Crisis
    71% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: Method 9 Software
    Windows

    The world is infested with giant mutated spiders. In Spider Crisis you operate a small remote control tank equipped with deadly weapons. Use your weapons to shoot, bomb, and burn these creatures back to where they came from.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Difficult 24.9%, PvE 13.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Score Attack 8.5%

  54. #54 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Difficult 21.7%, Cartoon 13%, Arcade 11.1%, Colorful 7.3%

  55. #55 Survivor
    66% 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 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Difficult 19.3%, PvE 9.9%, Arcade 8.7%

  56. #56 Rise & Shine
    67% matchMixed69% of 907 reviews2017
    Dev: Super Mega TeamPub: Adult Swim Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Welcome to Gamearth, a once peaceful planet now threatened by the warmongering Space grunts of Nexgen. In the aftermath of their devastating first strike a child named Rise is forced to take on the sacred gun Shine - and with it the fate of his world.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.3%, Difficult 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Cartoon 10.7%, Arcade 8.2%

  57. #57 Chippy
    65% 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 30%, Difficult 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Score Attack 11.1%, Arcade 8.2%

  58. #58 Chester’s Revenge
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wojo Studios LLCPub: RedDeer.Games
    Windows

    Run-and-gun action game with multi-stage boss battles. Play as Chester, world's most badass guinea pig, who is hell-bent on a quest for revenge.

    Why similar: Cartoon 22.3%, Difficult 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Colorful 12.6%, Arcade 7.8%

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