- #1 Nex Machina
97% matchVery Positive87% of 2,177 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 39.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Arcade 9%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for modern twin-stick shooters, offering unparalleled intensity and arcade-style perfection.
- #2 Rhythm Storm
96% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Action Roguelike 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: It masterfully synchronizes bullet-hell chaos with a driving musical beat, creating a hypnotic gameplay loop.
- #3 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
96% matchVery Positive90% of 1,582 reviews2014
Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive arcade twin-stick experience that defined the genre with its vibrant visuals and tight controls.
- #4 JASEM: Just Another Shooter with Electronic Music
95% matchMostly Positive71% of 196 reviews2017
Dev: Stas Shostak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
JASEM is insanely hard and ridiculously unforgiving low-poly twin-stick arcade blastathon set to an electronic beat and filled with bright explosions and neon effects.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 9.2%, Top-Down 9%, Destruction 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title directly mirrors the techno-infused, high-speed shooter aesthetic found in Sektori.
- #5 Assault Android Cactus+
94% matchVery Positive94% of 2,002 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 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, colorful arena shooter that demands constant movement and precise aiming under pressure.
- #6 Nova Drift
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,456 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Arcade 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep roguelike progression paired with intense, space-based bullet-hell combat that rewards strategic builds.
- #7 Waves 2: Notorious
94% matchVery Positive93% of 322 reviews2015
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.7%, Arena Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Bullet Hell 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an excellent flow state through its arcade-roguelike structure and intense, neon-drenched combat.
- #8 Roto Force
92% matchVery Positive93% of 130 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 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Arena Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines unique gravity-shifting mechanics with high-speed bullet-hell action for a challenging, fast-paced experience.
- #9 Beat Hazard 3
91% matchVery Positive84% of 657 reviews2024
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 6.1%, Top-Down 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: The ultimate music-driven shooter that allows you to turn your own library into a unique bullet-hell experience.
- #10 Monolith
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 341 reviews2023
Dev: Animation Arts
Windows · Linux
A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.
Why similar: Futuristic 89%, Singleplayer 11%
Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly tight, responsive twin-stick movement and challenging roguelike encounters.
- #11 Neon Chrome
89% matchVery Positive91% of 1,170 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Top-Down 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed twin-stick shooter with satisfying destruction and persistent progression elements.
- #12 satryn deluxe
87% matchVery Positive97% of 134 reviews2021
Dev: maybell🌻
Windows · Linux
a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 55.3%, Arcade 14.3%, Score Attack 10.8%, Colorful 9.4%, Shooter 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, colorful arena shooter that captures the essence of classic arcade difficulty.
- #13 Super reaKtor
86% matchVery Positive100% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: SuperSAZ StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Super reaKtor is a bullet hell focused on difficulty with a twist: original controls and 2 differents weak points to manage. Collect green energy pellets, and avoid or absorb the various threats.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.4%, Arcade 22.2%, Score Attack 21.1%, Colorful 13.5%, Action 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, score-focused arcade shooter that rewards precision and quick decision-making.
- #14 Feral Fury
88% 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 36.2%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Intense top-down action with roguelike elements that keeps the pace high and the stakes higher.
- #15 CometStriker DX
86% matchVery Positive98% of 64 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 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging arcade shooter featuring unique movement mechanics and high-intensity boss encounters.
- #16 Akane
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,868 reviews2018
Dev: Ludic Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.
Why similar: Arcade 40.5%, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Top-Down 19.9%, Action 15%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes, single-screen arena game that requires total focus and precision to survive the onslaught.
- #17 Polychromatic
84% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2015
Dev: Brushfire Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Polychromatic is a physics-based arcade shooter with a pop of color.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.6%, Arena Shooter 26.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Colorful 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, physics-based arena shooter that focuses on satisfying chain reactions and colorful destruction.
- #18 Cloud Cutter
83% 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 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers classic arcade intensity with modern visuals and a focus on relentless enemy waves.
- #19 Heckabomb
84% 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 57%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, arcade-style twin-stick action that emphasizes score-chasing and rapid movement.
- #20 Black Paradox
82% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
Dev: Highwalls
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A synthwave-infused space shooter that blends fast-paced action with a distinct, retro-futuristic aesthetic.
- #21 Danmaku Unlimited 3
82% matchVery Positive87% of 240 reviews2017
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Bullet Hell 33.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Action 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Refined bullet-hell mechanics paired with a pulsing electronic soundtrack create a highly immersive experience.
- #22 Nuclear Throne
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,540 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast, punchy, and chaotic action-roguelike that emphasizes aggressive playstyles.
- #23 Tesla vs Lovecraft
80% matchVery Positive90% of 1,233 reviews2018
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Destruction 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Chaotic twin-stick action featuring powerful weapon upgrades and intense, screen-filling combat.
- #24 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
81% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Shooter 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired bullet-hell that features a great soundtrack and classic arcade sensibilities.
- #25 Trigonarium
81% matchVery Positive89% of 76 reviews2015
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Trigonarium is a hardcore twin-stick shooter for fans of challenging arcade gaming. Fight your way through multitudes of enemy formations in constantly shifting battle arenas to face the colossal level bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Colorful 6.9%, Score Attack 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, geometry-based arena shooter that offers a clean and challenging arcade experience.
- #26 Waves
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,557 reviews2011
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Arcade 7.6%, Arena Shooter 7.1%
- #27 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
78% matchVery Positive91% of 402 reviews2014
Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 6%
- #28 Undercroft Warriors
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 502 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 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Arcade 7.2%
- #29 Laser Disco Defenders
78% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 14%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Arcade 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A funky, music-themed twin-stick shooter that blends procedural generation with a unique visual style.
- #30 Beat Hazard
76% matchVery Positive95% of 7,430 reviews2010
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 4.6%, Shooter 3.6%
- #31 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 813 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Score Attack 13.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 5.9%
- #32 Cycle 28
77% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cycle 28 is an intense momentum-based space shooter driven by a cinematic orchestral soundtrack. A game where the physics, the music, and the fight to survive combine to pull you into a place where nothing else exists... just you, your ship, and the need to do better.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Arena Shooter 12.5%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%
- #33 Bullet Candy
79% matchMixed52% of 87 reviews2007
Dev: R C Knight
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 14%
Bullet Candy is a fast paced, action packed arena shooter. There are a variety of combo systems and many secret techniques that you can employ to get the best score and weapon upgrades possible. Viewed from a top-down perspective, Bullet Candy allows for a true 360° shoot-em-up experience.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 56.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Arcade 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style twin-stick shooter that focuses on building massive score multipliers through efficient play.
- #34 Ikaruga
74% matchVery Positive95% of 2,317 reviews2014
Dev: TREASURE
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.6%, Bullet Hell 31.6%, Arcade 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%, Shooter 3.6%
- #35 Beat Hazard 2
74% matchVery Positive86% of 2,251 reviews2019
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 8.3%
- #36 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,092 reviews2007
Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 16.8 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 40.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Arena Shooter 7.6%
- #37 BLUE REVOLVER
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 870 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 49.6%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Action 2.6%
- #38 APE OUT
72% matchVery Positive95% of 3,989 reviews2019
Dev: Gabe CuzzilloPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
APE OUT is a wildly intense and colorfully stylized smash ‘em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.5%, Top-Down 23.2%, Arcade 21.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Action 6.5%
- #39 Voidigo
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,782 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action Roguelike 11.6%
- #40 Akka Arrh
72% matchVery Positive85% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 8%
- #41 Drones, The Human Condition
76% matchMostly Negative37% of 358 reviews2016
Dev: Blunt GamesPub: ninjainatux
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
An addictive fast paced twin stick arena shooter with banging electronic sound track, nostalgic nods and a barrage of flashing lights and bullets. Your task is simple, kill drones, free humans, don't die!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Arena Shooter 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Bullet Hell 10.7%
- #42 Sophstar
69% matchVery Positive100% of 103 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 6.9%
- #43 GRIDD: Retroenhanced
71% matchVery Positive87% of 78 reviews2017
Dev: Antab StudioPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
GRIDD: Retroenhanced is an intense arcade-style cyberpunk hacking shoot 'em up with an incredible soundtrack, procedurally generated elements, and electric visuals.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 75.4%, Action 24.6%
- #44 Echoes+
70% 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 44%, Bullet Hell 33.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #45 Danmaku Unlimited 2
70% matchVery Positive93% of 482 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Bullet Hell 36.3%, Arcade 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Shooter 4.4%
- #46 Space Smash
71% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2019
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Arena Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%
- #47 Go Mecha Ball
67% matchVery Positive86% of 455 reviews2024
Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Arena Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Action Roguelike 7.8%
- #48 TechBeat Heart
68% matchVery Positive93% of 97 reviews2021
Dev: Lost Machine Games
Windows · Linux
SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Arena Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 8.5%
- #49 OTXO
65% matchVery Positive93% of 3,882 reviews2023
Dev: Lateralis Heavy IndustriesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Enter an inexplicable, abstract mansion to rescue a loved one in this fast-paced, brutal, and dark roguelite filled with precise but savage gunplay and time-bending slow motion. Face your inner demons and unveil the secrets of the Mansion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Shooter 7.1%
- #50 Destropolis
67% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2020
Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Action Roguelike 10.6%
- #51 Hyper Sentinel
69% matchVery Positive84% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 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 44.1%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Arcade 21.6%, Action 7.1%
- #52 Grav Blazer
71% matchMixed48% of 161 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 9.2%
- #53 Nebulock
64% matchVery Positive87% of 550 reviews2025
Dev: LostVolBytes
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.9%, Arena Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Arcade 7.8%
- #54 REPLIKATOR
67% matchVery Positive87% of 129 reviews2022
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Action Roguelike 9.5%
- #55 Ether Loop
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%
- #56 Beat Invaders
66% matchVery Positive96% of 206 reviews2022
Dev: Raffaele Picca
Windows · Linux
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 8.2%
- #57 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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 7.2%