- #1 Shmadow
97% 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 33.2%, 4 Player Local 15.9%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Shooter 8.9%
- #2 It came from space and ate our brains
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 518 reviews2015
Dev: Triangle Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
It came from space and ate our brains is a unique Arcade top-down shooter. Looking for addicting gameplay, four-player co-op mode, and tons of aliens to send into oblivion? You’ve come to the right place!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, 4 Player Local 18.3%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shooter 7.5%
- #3 Cashtronauts
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 69 reviews2016
Dev: Simon Prefontaine
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Take to the stars and smuggle, shoot, scavenge and steal your way to wealth and glory! Cashtronauts is fast-paced space capitalism at its finest. How are you going to make your millions?
Why similar: 4 Player Local 25.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Space 15.1%, Action 10%
- #4 A.I. Invasion
95% matchMostly Negative35% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: GameArt Studio GmbH
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A.I. Invasion is an action-loaded top-down-shooter in a futuristic setting. The superior machines subjugated the universe. In a wide range of missions you take the role of a soldier and equip and command a team of special units to reclaim the planet system.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.8%, Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Action 10.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Indie 7.9%
- #5 KosmoSquad
94% 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 22.7%, 4 Player Local 17.6%, Local Co-Op 16%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Space 9.8%
- #6 COLORNOVA
92% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Malachite Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
A color matching space shooter about saving your home planet from total destruction!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Space 17.2%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 7%
- #7 URG
91% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Jani PenttinenPub: Utopos Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
URG is a retro-style side-scrolling arcade shooter with beautiful 3D graphics and a ton of action with big explosions and a co-op mode for up to four players.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, 4 Player Local 14%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Space 9.4%
- #8 Audacity
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Catastrophe Games LLC
Windows
Grab your friends and escape Auda City, which has come under attack from the living dead. Bullet hell meets zombies, do you have the Audacity to survive?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, 4 Player Local 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%
- #9 When It Hits the Fan
91% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: Heartfelt Games LLC
Windows
When It Hits the Fan is a 2d action arcade top-down shooter for PC and arcade involving four apocalyptic events at once: zombie outbreak, robot AI takeover, demon incursion, and alien invasion!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Action 7.8%, Arcade 6.2%
- #10 Ultra Mega Planet Battles
88% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Solindie Games
Windows
Ultra Mega Planet Battles is an intense arcade-style, space-based, twin-stick shooter. Players can play by themselves, or with up to 3 friends local co-op or Steam Remote Play (total of 4 players). Select your character, select and modify your ship, then get shooting!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, 4 Player Local 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%, Space 9%
- #11 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 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, 4 Player Local 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Local Co-Op 9.1%
- #12 Watchlist
89% 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%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, 4 Player Local 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%
- #13 Renegade Ops
87% matchVery Positive85% of 2,839 reviews2011
Dev: Avalanche StudiosPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Blast your way through enemy lines to defeat Inferno, a madman intent on global domination. Destruction just got awesome.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.2%, Local Co-Op 21.7%, Action 8.6%, Arcade 8%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.5%
- #14 Galaxy Champions TV
86% 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 30.5%, Local Co-Op 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Action 7.8%, Shooter 7.8%
- #15 Asteroid 69
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Moonlight Workshop LLC
Windows
Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, 4 Player Local 12.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Space 10.4%, Local Co-Op 10.3%
- #16 Iron Fisticle
84% 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 27.7%, Local Co-Op 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Action 5.7%
- #17 Asteroids 44 (For Four)
84% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: Grzegorz Korycki
Windows
Remake of one of the oldest arcade classics. Challenge yourself and advance through the levels filled with asteroids, power-ups and virtual bitcoins, that you can spend in the shop to get ready for what's coming. Get your friends and share the adventure together in co-op mode!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.4%, 4 Player Local 14.9%, Space 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%, Shooter 7.4%
- #18 Waking Knightmare
83% match5 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Synectix Games
Windows
Become a Dream Walker in this high Adrenaline Knightmare! Push yourself to the limits on Single Player for a high score or challenge your friends in a battle with your Knightmares on your side. The choice is yours...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.2%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, 4 Player Local 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.7%
- #19 Slalomancers
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Kwing
Windows
Slalomancers is a 1-button multiplayer space shooter that's easy to learn and hard to master! Weave your way around bullets and blast enemy ships to smithereens!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 20.1%, Local Co-Op 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Space 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.2%
- #20 Resistance is Fruitile
81% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: PhasePixel
Windows · Mac
Resistance is Fruitile is a challenging retro twin stick shooter with co-op play that's jam-packed with sinister fruit monsters and plenty of firepower to take them on!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.8%, Local Co-Op 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Action 7.6%, Indie 5.6%
- #21 Gunnheim
82% 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 25.7%, 4 Player Local 14.1%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.8%
- #22 HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
78% 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 26%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, 4 Player Local 13.7%, Co-op 7.5%
- #23 Nova Wing II
81% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Space 11.4%, Shooter 7.8%
- #24 Galacide
80% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2015
Dev: Puny Human
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.2%, 4 Player Local 18.1%, Space 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Shooter 9.3%
- #25 Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo
79% 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%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Space 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%
- #26 Enfora Star
76% 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 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Space 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Shooter 6.8%
- #27 Never Not Shooting
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Hand Cannon Games
Windows
Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.2%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 8%
- #28 Asteroids: Multiplayer
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Irongate Apps
Windows · Linux
A modern version of the classic arcade game
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.1%, 4 Player Local 17.2%, Space 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 7.2%
- #29 Dr. Spacezoo
78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: SmashRiot LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rescue exotic space animals from a corrupt AI in Dr. Spacezoo, a chaotic twin-stick precision shoot-em-up for 1-4 players. Or reduce them to gibs. Your call, monster.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.3%, 4 Player Local 21.8%, Local Co-Op 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Action 9.5%
- #30 Crimsonland
75% 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 23.6%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.9%
- #31 Ballistic Tanks
76% 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: 4 Player Local 20.7%, Local Co-Op 19.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 7.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.2%
- #32 Acid Web
73% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Text Garden
Windows · Linux
Challenge your reflexes and defend your web from an onslaught of strange creatures to the beat of a dynamic, generative acid techno soundtrack in this all-nonsense arcade-style twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 7.3%
- #33 AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department
75% 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 36.9%, Local Co-Op 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Action 9.7%, Indie 7%
- #34 Reticent Retribution
77% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Seth Billick
Windows · Linux
Reticent Retribution is a top down twin stick shooter. A 3rd person action game. You must blast waves of space enemies. You can use the keyboard and a controller. 720p 60fps. Press 'esc' to quit, 'h' for help.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Space 15.9%, Shooter 12%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #35 GyroGunner
73% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows
An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.5%
- #36 Exovore
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tapzilla
Windows · Linux
EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 8.5%, Space 7.8%
- #37 Space Drift Squad
74% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Penguin Tower Studios
Windows
Call your friends and lead your squad through the outer space and protect your planet from asteroids and alien ships on this local shoot'em up. Shoot, evolve e explode these space enemies.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.6%, 4 Player Local 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%, Space 9.2%
- #38 Undercrewed
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 35 reviews2019
Dev: David Strachan
Windows
Grab your friends and build and fly your own customisable spaceship. With local and online co-op customise your spacecraft with a wide variety of components, you must work together to figure out the best way to survive your journey!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.5%, 4 Player Local 19%, Local Co-Op 18%, Space 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%
- #39 XenoFeud
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Downforce Games
Windows
XenoFeud is an insane top-down twin-stick arcade alien shooter, where you must survive hordes of alien intruders while defending a mysterious object in space.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Space 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Shooter 8%
- #40 Rumble
74% 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 22.2%, 4 Player Local 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%
- #41 Sun Warriors
72% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Angry AvocadoPub: ESAT
Windows
SUN WARRIORS is a frantic, hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. The Moon Goddess, Aysel, is invading our world with a horde of creatures from the dark. As a son of the Sun God Naol, use the power of light to blast all enemies and stop the corruption that is invading our land.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, 4 Player Local 19.2%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Shooter 7.1%
- #42 Storm Mined
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Space 9.8%, Shooter 8.2%
- #43 Asteroids: Recharged
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Space 12.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Local Co-Op 8.8%
- #44 Crystal Comet
68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: RewdanSprites
Windows
An old-school chaotic twin stick space shoot em' up. You are not the hero - you're part of a squad! - Play single player with the AI or drop in / drop out local co-op!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Space 10.5%, 4 Player Local 10.2%, Shooter 7.8%
- #45 Magnetic By Nature
71% matchMixed69% of 84 reviews2014
Dev: Team Tripleslash
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Experience a fast-paced, single-player adventure mixing fluid motion, split-second decision making, stylized machine-age visuals, and a dynamic soundscape.
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #46 Shwip
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Jamhammer Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Dominate global leaderboards as you face an unrelenting geometric force. Shwip blends twin-stick arcade action with tight controls, jaw-dropping pixel destruction, and devastating weapons and abilities. Evade, outlast, and play with style in four game modes, both solo and local multiplayer.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, 4 Player Local 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Shooter 7.2%
- #47 ArchRobo - Robotic Annihilation
70% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Ameet Sharma
Windows
This is ArchRobo, a top-down shooter. Featuring incredible visuals, 28 intense levels ranging from easy to incredibly challenging, with 5 large Bosses, dozens of enemies, and a plethora of creative weapons such as the Laser Sword, and Juggernaut power-up.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.2%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Action 9.6%, Shooter 7.6%
- #48 ZEROCRON
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: T.R.S.
Windows
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Shooter 8.4%, Old School 7.4%
- #49 Friday Night Bullet Arena
70% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2016
Dev: Red Nexus Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Friday Night Bullet Arena is a top-down multiplayer shoot-a-thon with a twist: each player only gets one bullet! You can catch your own bullet to fire again, but catching other bullets is... not recommended.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 24.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%, Shooter 7.7%
- #50 Devileader
69% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Space 9.4%, Shooter 8.6%
- #51 Meteor Storm
68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Z Sculpt Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Space 10.1%, Arcade 8.8%
- #52 Rail Fights
64% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Korner Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced one-screen arcade shooter built for chaotic couch party matches and score-driven survival runs. Ride the rail, bump and total opponents solo or in teams with friends, or push your limits against ever-stronger AI in endless, leaderboard-focused challenges.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 22.3%, Local Co-Op 22.1%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%, Local Multiplayer 8%
- #53 KILL YOUR FRIENDS
67% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: James Robinson
Windows · Mac · Linux
A frantic arena shooter for up to 6 players. Play solo, or battle your pals online. Grab a weapon, don your comically oversized hat & an absurdly mismatched outfit, and KILL YOUR FRIENDS!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 6.7%
- #54 ORE
68% matchMixed66% of 32 reviews2018
Dev: Couch Cosmonauts LLC
Windows
ORE is a couch-cooperative twin stick shooter where you and up to three friends must fight through a handful of levels and navigate the planet's varied, alien surface to collect as much ORE as possible before the planet implodes. Defeat the planet’s corrupted Core Wurm, save the planet, and get rich before time runs out!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Local Co-Op 19.7%, 4 Player Local 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%, Action 7.3%
- #55 Trigger Fever
65% 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 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 6.7%
- #56 Stella Voyager
67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: KESOFTGAMES
Windows
Open World Space Exploring Trading Shmup RPG. Space sheriff fighting outlaws. King of inter planet trade. Investor who contribute to the development of the planets. The choice Is yours.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 7.9%
- #57 Ultratron
66% 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 35.6%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Action 7.2%