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Games Like Shapeshooter

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Retro, Indie, 2D.

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SHAPESHOOTER is literally an on-rail shooter, you'll have to clear colonies across 4 planets from a little creatures infestation called polygoneers. But that's not important, you'll not get a story here. You'll get frenetic action, insane music and a super hard challenge!

Reviews: Mixed — 59% — of 27 reviews
Released: 2020-10-22
Developer: NukGames
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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  1. #1 Cyberhunt
    97% matchVery Positive85% of 2,639 reviews2017
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

    Why similar: GameMaker 21.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, 1980s 9.8%, Old School 7.7%

  2. #2 Hyper Bullet
    96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Tony Wang
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Hyper Bullet is a top-down action game replenished with agreeable vaporwave aesthetics, pure joy of combat and gunplay rhythm.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, 1980s 17.8%, Retro 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

  3. #3 Steel Alcimus
    96% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, 1980s 10.3%, GameMaker 10%, Old School 9.7%

  4. #4 Polygoneer
    95% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,730 reviews2017
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, 1980s 8.4%, Retro 7.1%

  5. #5 Altorius
    94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
    Dev: industrian
    Windows

    Inspired by the games we grew up playing on the Atari ST and Genesis/Mega Drive, Altorius is a hybrid 2D twin-stick shooter with platforming and puzzle elements. Includes two full gameplay modes for near-endless gameplay!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Old School 12.3%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 8.1%

  6. #6 Creekside Creep Invasion
    94% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2017
    Dev: Ouch Giver Games
    Windows

    Stop the bogus creeps in this hardcore action roguelite! Equip rad perk based armor in five slots, wear and unlock new gnarly costumes with active and passive abilities, use tubular randomized guns, unlock tons of new ammo types and upgrade your awesome mini-mart!

    Why similar: GameMaker 24.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, 1980s 11.6%, Action 6.9%

  7. #7 Frantic Dimension
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

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

    Why similar: GameMaker 23.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Classic 10.7%, Old School 9.8%, Action 7.5%

  8. #8 Story of a Cube
    91% matchMixed77% of 70 reviews2016
    Dev: TinyAtomGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.6%, Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Retro 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action 7.7%

  9. #9 Bouncing Hero
    91% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2019
    Dev: ZPinkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Bouncing Hero is an extreme auto-jump platformer. Use your skills to control the knight on his pogo stick and avoid the sophisticated traps to conquer the castle!

    Why similar: GameMaker 31.7%, Addictive 16%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Retro 7.1%, Action 6.1%

  10. #10 Zyxia: Neon Termination
    92% matchNo user reviews2019
    Dev: Knight and Ninja Games
    Windows

    Control the cool, steel body of The Zyxterminator to terminate wave after retrowave of space spawn in rad, bombastic style. Unleash an arsenal of weaponry to eliminate your foes while you discover secrets and complete bonus objectives to maximize your bounty payout.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Addictive 13.9%, 1980s 13.3%, Retro 6.7%

  11. #11 Bighead Runner
    90% matchMostly Positive73% of 184 reviews2018
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    Bighead Runner is an arcade endless runner that challenges you to collect coins and conquer the leaderboards! Dash, jump, and slide through procedurally generated stages, striving to beat your best score and unlock awesome skins.

    Why similar: GameMaker 24.8%, Addictive 11.9%, Classic 9.9%, 1980s 9.7%, Casual 7%

  12. #12 ZEROCRON
    89% 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 30.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Old School 13.2%, 1980s 11.7%, Retro 8.2%

  13. #13 ARONDIGHT アロンダイト
    88% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: COPIKAL
    Windows

    ZANAC-like Ultra High-Speed Scrolling 2D Shooter Humanity suffered a crushing defeat in the war against the sentient AI, RA6 the Great Sovereign, losing 70% of the global population. Now, you board the anti-AI fighter MSX-3 Arondight, and launch into the final battle against the Sovereign.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.8%, 1980s 21.3%, Old School 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Retro 8.1%

  14. #14 Inferno 2
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2015
    Dev: Radiangames
    Windows

    Inferno 2 is an intense, atmospheric twin-stick adventure-shooter. Blast through 80+ levels full of enemies and secrets while upgrading your ship the way you want.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Retro 8.2%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 6.7%

  15. #15 Crossing Souls
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,525 reviews2018
    Dev: FouratticPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    California, 1986: A group of friends discover a mysterious pink stone that allows travel between two realms. This gang will live the summer of their lives in an adventure that will get them involved in a government conspiracy. Control five kids with special skills while fighting and solving puzzles.

    Why similar: 1980s 27.8%, Great Soundtrack 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Retro 9.1%, Adventure 7%

  16. #16 Falconet
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Iruka Software
    Windows

    Falconet is a retro-style twin stick shooter with smooth weapon switching and quick reaction gameplay. Travel through unique levels, solve puzzles, and use your diverse arsenal of weapons to efficiently eliminate an army of rogue machines, rescue human survivors, and rack up high scores.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, 1980s 12.1%, Old School 9.3%, Retro 8.7%

  17. #17 Amora Crystal
    85% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2019
    Dev: Rapha ChiavegatiPub: Siamese Cat Studio
    Windows

    Amora Crystal is a 2D platformer game where you don’t have to kill any animal.

    Why similar: GameMaker 27.8%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Classic 13.4%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 8%

  18. #18 Smash Hyper Drive
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gare Games
    Windows · Mac

    It's 2025 and the country's mega research facility has gone bad. You are a lowly security guard gunning for his paycheck. Fight your way out in this twin-stick shooter. Reminiscent of Smash TV and the likes of Xeno Crisis.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.9%, Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, 2D 4.6%

  19. #19 Ambidangerous
    84% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2019
    Dev: Paul Bischoff
    Windows

    Ambidangerous is a top-down shooter that puts your ambidexterity to the test. Simultaneously control two elite soldiers as you fight your way through four randomized areas, five unique bosses, and a dozen enemy types. Take the challenge alone or share the controller with a friend for co-op play!

    Why similar: GameMaker 26.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Retro 6.3%

  20. #20 Banana Belt Miner
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Roaring pixel
    Windows

    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 36.3%, Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Action 9.9%, Casual 9.1%, Retro 8.5%

  21. #21 P.3
    83% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: DevJgame
    Windows

    P.3 is a vertical classic arcade shooter with two button controls. Save the space by defeating 5 stages and bosses with variety of weapons and upgrade.

    Why similar: GameMaker 29.4%, Addictive 15.5%, Classic 12.9%, Old School 11.7%, Action 7.9%

  22. #22 Lizard
    81% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2018
    Dev: Brad Smith
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Put on a lizard and go for an adventure! Six different ones are scattered across the land, each with a special ability. Carefully hop your way to the top of an active volcano. Surf down a surging river. Swim an underwater lake. Ascend a snowy mountaintop. Can you unravel the mysteries of Lizard?

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Classic 13.3%, 1980s 11.9%, Old School 10.2%, Retro 10%

  23. #23 Vector Assault
    82% 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 49.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Retro 13.4%, Casual 7%, 2D 6.4%

  24. #24 OUMUAMUA
    78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Use quick reflexes and sharp aim to simultaneously blow up enemies and block alike in this satisfying retro style action brick breaker! The third installment in the Game Buddy series that faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games!

    Why similar: Old School 22.9%, 1980s 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Action 10.2%, Retro 8.9%

  25. #25 Particulitix
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Workshop Geek
    Windows · Linux

    Unique visuals ! Fight relentless waves, exploit key positioning, do a clever build, and unlock permanent upgrades. ℙ𝕏 is a survivor action roguelite from a parallel timeline where 2D arcade games never stopped evolving.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, 1980s 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Retro 7.6%

  26. #26 Neckbeards: Basement Arena
    80% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2017
    Dev: Soiree Games
    Windows

    Based on classic arcade games like Robotron 2084, Neckbeards is non-stop action for one or two players with an epic soundtrack and a taste for psychedelia. NEW in 2023: THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Retro 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

  27. #27 Space Dance
    79% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: hajo
    Windows

    Old-school twin-stick arcade shooter where enemies spawn to the beat of the music, made casual enough to fit into your lunch break. Easy to get going, challenging to finish, and nearly impossible to master the highscore.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.7%, Old School 20.5%, Retro 13.1%, Casual 10.4%, Action 10.3%

  28. #28 Super Mega Space Blaster Special
    79% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2019
    Dev: Bare Knuckle Development
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A modern take on the retro arcade shooter. Super Mega Space Blaster Special is a fast-paced frantic blast of a shoot 'em up (shmup). Played alone or in local coop the game is addictive and will keep you coming back to unlock the next ship or beat your high-score.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, 1980s 11.2%, Retro 8.3%

  29. #29 Xeno Crisis
    78% matchVery Positive87% of 209 reviews2019
    Dev: Bitmap Bureau
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

  30. #30 GUN KING
    76% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2023
    Dev: FROGBERT
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    GUN KING is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with unique gun mods that lets you play your way. Unlock and equip powerful gun mods to create wild synergies, amp up your firepower, and blast through hordes of enemies.

    Why similar: 1980s 26.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Old School 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Retro 9%

  31. #31 Rock Boshers DX: Directors Cut
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2014
    Dev: TIKIPOD
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Get ready to take a trip back to the 80s, the 1880s! Help young Queen Victoria fight her way across Mars and attempt to escape home in this exceedingly retro arcade adventure! Prepare to bosh rocks! - with only the occasional break for tea and scones.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Retro 14.2%, 1980s 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

  32. #32 Zombie Scrapper
    76% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2019
    Dev: Ransacked Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Zombie Scrapper is a twin stick shooter that will test your survival skills! Battle through an onslaught of zombies and be sure to collect as much scrap as you can to even the odds in this intense zombie thriller!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 12%

  33. #33 Crisis Island
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Webster Entertainment Ltd
    Windows

    Crisis Island is a fast paced, top down, pixel art, twin-stick shooter that takes inspiration from Time Crisis, Shock Troopers, and 80s action movies!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, 1980s 17.4%, Old School 12.8%, Retro 7.7%

  34. #34 GyroGunner
    74% 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 36.6%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, 1980s 12%, Retro 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

  35. #35 Blackout Z: Slaughterhouse Edition
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 1,900 reviews2017
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Blackout Z' is a super fast top-down view shooter where you face ZOMBIES, SAWS and the DARK. Do you have what it takes to have what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse with only your gun and an old flashlight?

    Why similar: GameMaker 26.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Action 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  36. #36 Hotline Miami
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 121,152 reviews2012
    Dev: Dennaton GamesPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.5%, 1980s 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%, Addictive 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

  37. #37 Stamp Boy / 跳跳小子
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 101 reviews2019
    Dev: sadimakegames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Stamp Boy is a retro style puzzle-platformer about a hero and his stomp ability on a quest for rescuing a princess from an evil monster. Defeat bosses to get closer and closer to her. Collect Orbs in every level to unlock secret stuff. No randomly generated levels! Everything is handcrafted!

    Why similar: GameMaker 35.1%, Retro 10.7%, Casual 10.6%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 10.1%

  38. #38 Skool Daze Reskooled
    75% matchMostly Positive74% of 34 reviews2018
    Dev: Alternative Software Ltd
    Windows · Mac

    The smash hit game Skool Daze has returned with all the characters and trickiness of the original. Be Eric the hero. Crack codes, fire catapults, hypnotise teachers, trap rats and frogs. Complete the tasks and don’t go over 10000 lines and get expelled.

    Why similar: Classic 21.6%, 1980s 21.1%, Old School 18.1%, Retro 11.6%, Casual 7.4%

  39. #39 Rolling Bird
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 196 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Rolling Bird is a retro arcade shooter, heavily inspired by Namco's 1986 classic 'Rolling Thunder'.

    Why similar: GameMaker 27.4%, 1980s 13.6%, Old School 13.3%, Classic 12.5%, Retro 8.2%

  40. #40 Pentasma
    73% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2020
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Pentasma is a side-scrolling arcade shooter inspired by Williams Electronics' 1981 classic 'Defender'. Protect The terraforming Humanoids from the deadly Aliens and raid the Alien planets to keep the galaxy peaceful!

    Why similar: GameMaker 28.1%, Classic 12.9%, 1980s 11.5%, Old School 10.8%, Action 8.2%

  41. #41 Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo
    71% 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 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, 1980s 11.5%, Retro 9.5%

  42. #42 Deathopolis
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: TheGamesfortress
    Windows

    Deathopolis is an arcade style fast paced shooter. Take on a series of rooms collecting prizes and clearing out waves of enemies using guns and power-up abilities.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, 1980s 16.6%, Retro 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%

  43. #43 Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus
    72% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
    Windows

    Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus is a shameless 8-bit style clone of Shadow of the Colossus! You are Captain Navigator. Fight the evil minions of Planetus! Save Saturn! Save Galaxy!

    Why similar: GameMaker 35%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 9.5%, Retro 9%

  44. #44 REPULSOR
    69% 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 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, 1980s 15.9%, Old School 14.2%, Retro 9%

  45. #45 Children of Apollo
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2017
    Dev: Cargo Cult Gaming LLC
    Windows

    Children of Apollo is an exciting twin-stick shooter in a short, arcade style format using a blend of classic and modern gameplay elements. After the Apollo missions humans send an expedition to explore Mars but things go terribly wrong.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Retro 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  46. #46 Tommy Gun Carnage
    69% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Jade Owl AB
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A colorful run-and-gun shooter with hordes of enemies, powerups, perks and diverse environments!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.8%, Top-Down Shooter 29.4%, Action 10.7%, Casual 9.9%, Retro 7.6%

  47. #47 Reviser
    70% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: HyperNovaSoft
    Windows

    'Reviser' is a top-down twin stick shooter with RPG / Treasure Hunter-like elements. Your mission is to explore with the team members, get various weapons with random parameters and conquer all areas.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.4%, Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Action 14.4%, Indie 10.9%

  48. #48 Resistance is Fruitile
    69% 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 42.7%, Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 8.9%, Indie 6.9%

  49. #49 Monster Freaks!
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CorporateFilth
    Windows

    'Monster Freaks!' is a 2D top-down shooter about making monsters bleed! Featuring classic arcade action with a bunch o' guns, controller support, couch co-op, and punishing boss fights!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Old School 18.5%, Retro 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%

  50. #50 16bit vs Reality
    67% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2021
    Dev: Weird Stuff Studio
    Windows

    Retro-style platformer inspired by the 16bit classics. Jump and shoot your way through challenging levels. Watch two distinct visual styles collide. Enjoy the awesome rocking music. In the name of all that is childhood!

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.4%, Old School 20.5%, Retro 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Indie 11.2%

  51. #51 Messier111
    68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: MELPOT
    Windows

    The Messier 111 is a twin-stick shooter that will test your skills.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 56%, Top-Down Shooter 34.7%, Action 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  52. #52 Bat Blitz
    64% 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 35%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Old School 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Retro 6.6%

  53. #53 The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines
    67% matchMixed68% of 241 reviews2020
    Dev: tinyDino GamesPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Freeze time, outsmart your enemies and reverse the annihilation of your home in The Ambassador: Fractured timelines, a twin-stick fantasy shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 60.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Retro 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6%, 2D 3.1%

  54. #54 Drones, The Human Condition
    71% matchMostly Negative38% of 356 reviews2016
    Dev: Blunt GamesPub: ninjainatux
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.6 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: GameMaker 30.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Retro 7.5%, Fast-Paced 5.3%

  55. #55 Hex.Plan.X
    65% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Pixel Fandango
    Windows

    Retro-style sci-fi top-down shooter and strategy game.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39%, Top-Down Shooter 31.6%, Old School 8.4%, Action 6.1%, 2D 5.1%

  56. #56 BLASTER
    70% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Andy Phillips
    Windows

    Let's play a new twin stick shooter arcade game called BLASTER

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.7%, 1980s 17.7%, Action 10.8%, Retro 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

  57. #57 (square)
    64% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: Brennan Curtis Cottrell
    Windows

    Launch. Recall. Avoid.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.9%, Top-Down Shooter 38.5%, Action 6%, 2D 5.4%, Indie 2.4%

  58. #58 Pizza Death
    65% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2022
    Dev: Slicemouth Studios
    Windows

    Grab a slice of this fast-paced, pixel art, top-down shooter.. Pizza Death! Made by members of the Australian thrash band Pizza Death, the main soundtrack is a NES chiptune cover version of their entire debut album, Slice of Death!!!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.1%, Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, 1980s 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Old School 5.1%

  59. #59 Vectrix
    66% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2019
    Dev: Poco a PocoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Vectrix is a rhythmic, techno, top-down shoot 'em up with a synthwave soundtrack and a grid of enemies based on John Conway's "Game of Life" cellular automaton!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.2%, Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, Retro 14.8%, Action 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

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