- #1 Freelance Dead
97% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Brisket Bros
Windows
A roguelite top‑down twin‑stick shooter. Rain, shine, or zombie outbreak—nothing stops a Courier on a deadline. Shoot, loot, and scoot through hordes of undead with ridiculous item synergies. Earn cash, unlock weapons, and grow from broke gig worker to a walking apocalypse.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 28.9% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Action Roguelike 9.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%
- #2 EON Fighter
96% matchVery Positive90% of 130 reviews2023
Dev: Square Wheel
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Embark on an action-packed adventure with "EON Fighter," a thrilling spaceship shooter game with roguelite elements. Pilot your fighter through space, collect resources, and battle your way to victory. Strive to become the last survivor in the universe!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 30.3% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Action Roguelike 9.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%
- #3 Covert Commando
96% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: Four Pixels Games
Windows · Mac
Wishlist our upcoming title Rebel! ** https://store.steampowered.com/app/2496160/Rebel/ ** Similar to Covert commando but heaps more fun! Covert commando is a no frills rogue ultra-lite top down dual stick looter shooter.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 28% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%, Action Roguelike 8.5%
- #4 Ember Crusade IV
95% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Morne Venter
Windows
Ember Crusade IV is a twin stick looter shooter roguelike where you embark on a blazing crusade to save the solar system from a demonic invasion.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 30.5% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Action Roguelike 9.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%
- #5 Exfil Void
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Emberline Studios
Windows
A fast-paced twin-stick extraction shooter where you fight through procedurally generated space stations, grab Tech Cores, stack perks, and race to escape before the threat overwhelms you.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 34.2% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Action 10.8%
- #6 Carnage
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unpopular Opinion GamesPub: Unpopular Opinion
Windows · Linux
Dive into exhilarating combat in this roguelite, top-down shooter where survival is key! Face relentless hordes of monstrous foes, and conquer epic boss battles. Play solo or team up in co-op to race against time and see if you have what it takes to survive this mayhem of blood butts and guts!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 34.1% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 6%
- #7 Cube Battlefield: 2048
93% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Ming Chen
Windows · Mac
A rogue-like top-down shooting game with infinitely generated levels. Grow a army of cubes with different abilities to break down enemies into smaller units. Make your cube army more powerful each time you are reborn.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 28.7% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Action Roguelike 7.1%
- #8 Combat Complex
92% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Spherical Horse Studios
Windows
A fast-paced ARPG / roguelike hybrid with lasers, alien bugs, WASD / twin-stick controls, random loot, and procedurally-generated levels. Wield legendary weapons, unlock devastating skills, create overpowered builds – and turn your enemies' attacks against them. Try the free demo!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 28.9% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%, Action Roguelike 8.5%
- #9 Until Zombie Down
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MineLucky
Windows
"Until Zombies Down" is a top-down roughlike shooting game.Eliminate zombies in different environments and locations.Whether day and night or blizzards and sandstorms.Upgrade yourself in action,buy items to improve your system.Complete the goal and come back alive to earn rewards.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 35.7% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Action 4.1%
- #10 Dino Slug
91% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Grafgurke
Windows · Mac
Dive into an action-packed, hand-drawn top-down shooter. Explore a dark jungle and fight the lurking soldiers of a totalitarian regime and, of course: dinos! Numerous weapons, grenades, and items make mercenary life a bit easier! 90s retro fun guaranteed.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 27.4% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.4%, Action Roguelike 7.9%
- #11 Danger Scavenger
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 506 reviews2021
Dev: Piotr WolkPub: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 23.7% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Action Roguelike 8.6%
- #12 Evolve or Die
89% matchVery Positive98% of 276 reviews2025
Dev: Seal
Windows
A co-op voice-controlled action game where yelling is the combat system. Team up, scream into your mics, and unleash absurd sound-powered attacks. Coordinate, panic, or just shout nonsense until the enemies—and your friends—totally melt down.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 38.3% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Action 7%
- #13 Void Crawlers
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: DR Juicybear
Windows
Void Crawlers is a Top-down Rogue-Lite Incremental Shooter, there are 3 initial games modes, Arcade - Room to room combat, Gauntlet - 30 minute invasion, and Story - A combination of Arcade and Gauntlet mode with a story on top.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 35.4% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Old School 6.3%
- #14 Mars Survivors
88% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Leguas Intrepidas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ready to tackle the challenge? On Mars, confront countless mutated creatures and mechanical monsters. Choose survivors, weapons, and skills wisely for diverse battles. Employ precise shooting, agile dodging, and strategic use of props and skills to fend off enemy attacks.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Post-apocalyptic 8.1%
- #15 Godsvivors
86% matchVery Positive86% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: Titan
Windows
Prepare for epic battles between gods and Hades in this top-down action roguelite! Choose your deity, unleash powerful combos, and fight against underworld enemies. Feel the adrenaline for 15 minutes and restore order in the underworld.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 25.5% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Action Roguelike 10.1%
- #16 BattleCourt
87% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Luke Parisi
Windows
BattleCourt: a Casual Horde Survival Looter and Shooter. Millions of combinations of guns, survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 36% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Roguelite 6.9%, Action 5.2%
- #17 WATERPUNK
85% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2026
Dev: R_Games
Windows · Linux
A roguelite action game inspired by the legendary Enter the Gungeon and Nuclear Throne, set in a post-apocalyptic aquatic world. Shape your strategy by choosing which abilities shine by day and which awaken at night.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Post-apocalyptic 11.4%, Action Roguelike 9.7%, Cyberpunk 9.2%
- #18 Avoid the Void
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Keycrown Studio
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced roguelite where speed is your greatest weapon. Dash through deadly rooms, master the parry, discover powerful synergies, and build your way through the Void.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 36.5% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Roguelite 5.8%, Cyberpunk 5.7%
- #19 Pew-casso
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Made From Strings
Windows
Choose your loadout, choose your art brushes, and blast your way to a masterpiece! Pew-casso is a top-down action-roguelite shooter where you defeat enemies to level up and create a piece of art. The longer you last, the more complex your unique piece of art will become.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #20 Banana Belt Miner
84% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: V ForgePub: Roaring pixel
Windows · Linux
a fast-paced twin-stick space shooter where humanity discovers that bananas are the most powerful energy source in the universe, Upgrade your ship, defeat massive enemy warships, and survive endless waves of enemies as you carve your path through the deep space of the banana belt..
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Action 14.7%, Casual 11.1%
- #21 Astral Pursuit
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dreamer's Abyss
Windows
Tear through hordes of soul-hungry creatures across dying planets before the universe collapses. Gather relics, chain explosive abilities, and bend the laws of physics in this chaotic objective-based action rogue-lite.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 36.9% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 26.6%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 7.9%, Action 5.2%
- #22 Bug Drop
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: These Are Serious Games
Windows
Fight, upgrade, and survive in a fast-paced top-down action roguelite where 20 unique heroes with special traits, weapons and abilities take on the swarm of alien bugs.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 32.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Action Roguelike 10%, Post-apocalyptic 9.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%
- #23 Osteomalacia
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yellow Screen
Windows
Osteomalacia is a 2D top-down survival shooter set in a fog-covered city overrun by mutated beasts. Fight to escape by any means, upgrade your gear and skills, and uncover the story as you survive.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 40.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Post-apocalyptic 12.1%, Action 4.4%
- #24 Vacuum Survivors
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Red Macaroni
Windows
Play as a robot vacuum in this Rogue-lite action shooter. Mow down through hordes of goons and enemies as you traverse through 12 stages, and 3 boss fights. Loot among many guns, spears, throwing stars and different powerups to choose your build.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 36.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Action Roguelike 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%, Action 7.3%
- #25 Zombie Cubes 2
80% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: MayoNinja Games
Windows
Survive relentless waves of Zombie Cubes in this action-packed shooter! Explore redesigned maps, battle unique bosses, uncover secrets, and craft traps to gain the upper hand. Upgrade weapons, collect PowerUps, and compete for the highest score in this fast-paced fight for survival!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Post-apocalyptic 12%, Action 8.5%
- #26 // OVERDRIVE
81% matchPositive90% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: Bastienre4
Windows
// OVERDRIVE is an addictive arcade fast-paced procedural shooter rogue lite. Clear each procedurally generated rooms, loot some precious upgrades and fight bosses! Enter your name in the glorious online leaderboards.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 30.2% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Roguelite 7.9%, Action Roguelike 7.2%
- #27 Crystalyn
77% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: Soulstone Forge
Windows
Start with one bullet. End with hundreds. Crystalyn is a fast-paced top-down bullet-hell looter shooter about pushing your build to its absolute limits. Fight monsters, defeat bosses, and turn their loot into unstoppable firepower.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 33.4% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Action Roguelike 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%
- #28 Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
79% matchVery Positive93% of 6,760 reviews2015
Dev: Rogue SnailPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 40.4% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Action Roguelike 9.9%, Action 5.5%
- #29 Scrapstorm
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixiliated
Windows
A 1-4 player bullet-heaven roguelite where the whole city is hunting you. Draft cards every level until one pistol turns into a screen-clearing mess, and watch out for the traffic, the third rail and whatever is running each district.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 26.9% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Action Roguelike 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%
- #30 Hostile Lands
76% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Perceiving Light
Windows
A skill-based bullet-hell shooter with a TON of colorful characters, crunchy gunplay, and a planet that holds a grudge. Rescue your crew, reach the escape pod, and get out. The catch: every escape cranks up the Hostility toward those left behind.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Post-apocalyptic 14.5%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #31 Little Drone TuTuTu
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Illumina Games Co., Ltd.
Windows · Linux
Arm a tiny drone past common sense, then shoot absolutely everything. The research facility can reconsider science afterward.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 30.3% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Action Roguelike 9.1%
- #32 HSS:Reload
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 212 reviews2024
Dev: SmokingBear Studio
Windows
This is a very fast God's perspective roguelike shooter, the player will pilot the mech, explore the alien frontier, enjoy the "Crimsonland + Vampire Survivors (Vampire Survivors)" endless killing!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 31.3% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Roguelite 9.8%, Action Roguelike 7.4%
- #33 Gunblade Ranger
74% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Astral Flow Games
Windows
An action shooting Roguelite focused on relentless attacks and brutal executions. Fight through the wasteland, execute enemies to restore ammo, collect weapons and mutations, and create your own killing build. Local 2 player co-op supported.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Action Roguelike 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Post-apocalyptic 9.9%
- #34 Chrome Circuit
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David GamblePub: Face Won Games
Windows
A twin-stick roguelite in a 2086 cyber-dystopia. Chain kill-streaks for massive rewards, sign cursed loot contracts with brutal downsides, and stack upgrades into a new monster build every run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.2%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Roguelite 9.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.3%
- #35 Looter Survivors
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: iida-lab
Windows · Mac · Linux
Looter Survivors blends survivors-like combat with hack-and-slash loot. Build around randomized gear effects, summon a massive army beside your hero, and fight horde against horde in a compact roguelite designed to be cleared in about 10 hours by focused players.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 46% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Action Roguelike 15%, Action 6.8%, Roguelite 6.3%
- #36 Bounda Forever
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Pan Bi zheng
Windows
A lovely style of painting rogue-like games. In the game you face a tide of enemies, defeat them, and survive. The game offers many weapons to help you win. No long story, no ending, any time you can be reckless to a game.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 37.9% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Casual 6.9%, Cartoony 4.1%
- #37 I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,847 reviews2021
Dev: Ska StudiosPub: Ska Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 28.7% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Post-apocalyptic 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.7%
- #38 STEP ASIDE!
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BEEZthePANGEANPub: PonderPangi
Windows · Mac
You are an invincible bodyguard. Your only weakness is the person you must protect. Control the crowd, spot the assassin, and execute the mission in this stylish, top-down tactical shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Action Roguelike 9.6%, Action 9%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #39 Retro Rocket Raiders
75% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Zed Zeek
Windows
An old school fast action twin stick shmup, featuring more than 20 weapons that you can equip your ship with and 30 different enemies
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 5.6%
- #40 Tomb of the New God
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Three Amigos
Windows
Tomb of the New God is an isometric action shooter roguelite. Explore a vast underground cave network long forgotten since the apocalypse. Collect items, weapons and powerful abilities to combat the inhabitants of the forgotten caves as you attempt to reach the source of a mysterious energy source.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Post-apocalyptic 9.3%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #41 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive93% of 75 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 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #42 Ogo
72% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Tubby Turtle Studios
Windows
Ogo is an arcade twin-stick shooter where you control yin and yang to defeat your enemies, complete varied levels or just relax in different endless game modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Arcade 7.9%, Top-Down 6%
- #43 Bat Blitz
70% matchPositive83% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Beef Dust Studios
Windows
Bat Blitz is a fast paced, top down shooter, roguelike where you have to kill bats to stay alive as long as possible.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 7.7%, Action 7.3%
- #44 Nemesis Shock
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Orange Crater
Windows
Nemesis Shock is a twin stick shooter rogue-lite. Take control of your prototype mech, the Nemesis, and cut though hordes of enemies. Use your quick movements and overwhelming firepower to survive.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.9%, Looter Shooter 25.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 7.3%
- #45 Flashlight
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: SouthWater Games
Windows · Mac
Salvage scrap, build defenses, and rank-up to survive against the hordes of zombies and enemy mercenaries in an action packed looter shooter roguelite survival or fight head to head with other players in Capture the Flag and Team Death Match.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 24.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Action Roguelike 10%, Post-apocalyptic 9.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%
- #46 G.E.M. Grab & Exit
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Krow's Mask
Windows · Linux
Hand-Drawn Twin-Stick Shooter in space where one must survive the robotic ships onslaught and extract with the loot to exchange for ship upgrades.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Roguelite 10%, Action 7.3%
- #47 Night Wish
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Sailor Guns Club
Windows
Night Wish is a 2D top-down roguelite action game combining subculture aesthetics with the core thrills of a twin-stick shooter. Experience the double life of Nia—an ordinary student by day, and an elite agent by night. Breach through relentless bullet hell and shape the story through your choices!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Cyberpunk 7.6%, Action 5.6%
- #48 No Space For All
69% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: Dudindie
Windows
A fleet to defeat, a weapon to collect, and one life to decide everything in the roguelike shooter No Space For All. Let the universe know your second name!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 7%
- #49 Infernal Antlers
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrRhoads
Windows
Fight through relentless waves of zombies in this action-packed top-down shooter! Collect weapon parts, craft insane custom guns, and unleash devastating synergies to survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 47.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Action 7.2%, Roguelite 6.1%, Loot 5.8%
- #50 Slime Corp
70% matchMixed64% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: Fifth Edge Studios
Windows
A minimalist top down shooter with slimes.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 34% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Post-apocalyptic 9.9%, Roguelite 7.2%
- #51 Cloud Cutter
70% matchVery Positive88% of 128 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 31.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Post-apocalyptic 12.7%, Action 8.3%
- #52 Havenview
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vikingsholm StudiosPub: Indie
Windows · Linux
Havenview is an all-ages twin stick shooter with rogue-lite progression. Play with up to 6 players to help the kids of Havenview defeat the invading Oozeborgs. Unlock new classes, upgrades and blast your way to their Mothership - Save Havenview!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 32% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Post-apocalyptic 11.5%, Action Roguelike 9.7%, Roguelite 7.1%
- #53 Robot with a Ram Cannon
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snapgadget Studio
Windows
Command a robot armed with a physics-based rammer weapon. Slam enemies into walls and hazards, ram hazards into enemies, and use obstacles as weapons!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.9%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #54 Hate Me Not
67% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: NotJustGames
Windows · Linux
A roguelike twin-stick shooter, where you defend the same thing that tries to hurt you. Venture into the side of darkness to defeat enemies before they reach the Yin-Yang. Switch to the side of light to gather energy and upgrades, before the time runs out and the next wave of monsters spawn.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 7.9%
- #55 Acid Web
67% 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 36.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Action 8%, Arcade 6.9%
- #56 The Gun is Good
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Northwood Gameworks
Windows · Linux
Action roguelike horde shooter. Bullet heaven vs bullet hell. Enter The Astral to slay demons by the thousands, loot and craft powerful guns and items, use the power of runes to get strong enough to defeat the Astral Kings.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 32.6% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Action Roguelike 9.9%, Roguelite 6%
- #57 Zed Hunters
66% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: JibbyJib
Windows
Survive endless waves of Zeds and grow stronger with each level! Upgrade your gear, unlock new Hunters and create powerful builds as you progress through this top-down roguelite Zombie Shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Action Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 8.7%, Arcade 6.1%
- #58 Blacksea Odyssey
68% matchVery Positive80% of 207 reviews2016
Dev: Blacksea OdysseyPub: Spiral Summit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you hunt enormous space-behemoths with a harpoon and rune-infused spears.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Action 8.5%
- #59 Doc, I Don't Want to Die! Slice the Infection
66% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: codevelvet
Windows
Pilot a tiny ship in this 2D shooter, upgrade your weapons and battle a variety of bacterial enemies. Blast, dash and slice your way through the infection.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Action 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%