- #1 Hyper Bullet
97% 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 17.9%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #2 Polygoneer
96% matchVery Positive80% of 1,795 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, 1980s 8.4%, Retro 7%
- #3 Altorius
96% 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 9%, Adventure 8.1%
- #4 Cyberhunt
95% matchVery Positive85% of 2,850 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.3 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: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, 1980s 12.5%, Old School 9.8%, Retro 8%
- #5 Story of a Cube
94% matchMixed76% 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 37.5%, Great Soundtrack 21.3%, Retro 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Action 7.8%
- #6 Particulitix
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Workshop Geek
Windows · Linux
Position smarter than you shoot. Stack rule-breaking upgrades into absurdly powerful runs. An arcade roguelite where Geometry Wars meets Vampire Survivors, and the playfield itself is your weapon.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, 1980s 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Retro 7.7%
- #7 Steel Alcimus
92% matchPositive86% of 43 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 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, 1980s 11.4%, Old School 10.6%, Retro 6.7%
- #8 Zyxia: Neon Termination
94% 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 14.1% ★, 1980s 13.4%, Retro 6.7%
- #9 ZEROCRON
91% 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 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Old School 13.2%, 1980s 11.8%, Retro 8.2%
- #10 ARONDIGHT アロンダイト
90% matchPositive80% of 10 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%, Old School 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Retro 8.2%
- #11 Inferno 2
91% 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 50%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Retro 8.2%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 6.8%
- #12 Crossing Souls
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,531 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 24.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Retro 9.1%, Adventure 7%
- #13 Frantic Dimension
88% matchVery Positive91% of 68 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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Classic 12.2% ★, Old School 11%, Action 8.5%
- #14 Banana Belt Miner
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 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 36.4%, Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Action 10%, Casual 9.1%, Retro 8.4%
- #15 Falconet
89% 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%
- #16 Smash Hyper Drive
87% 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 40.1%, Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, 2D 4.5%
- #17 Lizard
84% 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 14.7%, Classic 13.4% ★, 1980s 11.9%, Old School 10.1%, Retro 10%
- #18 Vector Assault
85% 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 49.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Retro 13.4%, Casual 6.9%, 2D 6.3%
- #19 Neckbeards: Basement Arena
84% 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 37.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #20 Space Dance
83% 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 45.8%, Old School 20.5%, Retro 13.1%, Action 10.3%, Casual 10.3%
- #21 Super Mega Space Blaster Special
82% 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 13.9%, 1980s 11.2%, Retro 8.3%
- #22 Xeno Crisis
82% matchVery Positive87% of 211 reviews2019
Dev: Bitmap Bureau
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 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 33.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Retro 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #23 OUMUAMUA
81% match4 user reviews80% of 5 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 22.8%, 1980s 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Action 10.3%, Retro 8.9%
- #24 Crisis Island
81% 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 32.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, 1980s 17.5%, Old School 12.8%, Retro 7.6%
- #25 Hotline Miami
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 122,189 reviews2012
Dev: Dennaton GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.5 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 33.7%, 1980s 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%, Addictive 7.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #26 Rock Boshers DX: Directors Cut
79% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2014
Dev: TIKIPOD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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%
- #27 GyroGunner
78% 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%
- #28 Zombie Scrapper
79% 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 17%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 12%
- #29 Cosmo Piercers
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MAGICBOX
Windows
A vertical scrolling shooter where you fire your main shot and strategically switch between limited ammo special weapons to take down enemies. Earn bonus points by clearing areas, and defeat as many enemies as possible before the game ends to achieve a high score.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.4%, 1980s 24.8%, Old School 16.9%, Retro 12.4%, 2D 5.4%
- #30 Skool Daze Reskooled
78% 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 21.8% ★, 1980s 21.1%, Old School 18%, Retro 11.5%, Action 7.4%
- #31 Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo
76% 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 17.8%, 1980s 11.5%, Retro 9.4%
- #32 Deathopolis
77% 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 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #33 REPULSOR
74% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: TOITAN
Windows
REPULSOR is a challenging 360° Retro Arcade Shoot 'em Up featuring a color-switching gameplay mechanic.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, 1980s 16%, Old School 14.1%, Retro 9%
- #34 Reviser
75% 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 43.5%, Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Action 14.5%, Indie 10.8%
- #35 Resistance is Fruitile
73% 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 42.6%, Top-Down Shooter 29.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 9%, Indie 6.8%
- #36 Tommy Gun Carnage
73% 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 10.8%, Casual 9.8%, Retro 7.5%
- #37 Monster Freaks!
74% 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 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Old School 18.4%, Retro 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #38 Messier111
73% 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 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #39 16bit vs Reality
71% 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 29.7%, Old School 20.4%, Retro 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Indie 11.1%
- #40 BLASTER
75% 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 17.8%, Action 10.9%, Retro 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #41 The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines
71% matchMixed68% of 242 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 60.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Retro 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6%, 2D 3.1%
- #42 Bat Blitz
67% 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 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Old School 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Retro 6.6%
- #43 Hex.Plan.X
68% 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 39.1%, Top-Down Shooter 31.6%, Old School 8.3%, Action 6.1%, 2D 5%
- #44 Vectrix
70% matchMixed63% of 19 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 37.3%, Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, Retro 14.8%, Action 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #45 Witchinour
69% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: mahojigoku
Windows
Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, 1980s 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Old School 6.6%
- #46 Pizza Death
68% 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 39.2%, Top-Down Shooter 29.1%, 1980s 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Old School 5.1%
- #47 (square)
67% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Brennan Curtis Cottrell
Windows
Launch. Recall. Avoid.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47%, Top-Down Shooter 38.4%, Action 6.1%, 2D 5.3%, Indie 2.4%
- #48 Polygon Pursuit
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crumbleworks
Windows
Dodge, shoot, survive! Polygon pursuit is an arcade-style twin stick shooter where you are pursued by multiple enemies constantly. You play as a lone circle confined in a polygonal world fighting to survive against waves of unique enemies. This is not an easy game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Casual 8.8%, 2D 8.7%, Action 7.2%
- #49 Loplight
66% matchVery Positive88% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Loplight is a twin-stick shooter taking inspirations from Hermetic lore and old alchemical concepts. Explore the ruins of this world, find out who's responsible, and defeat the monstrous creatures blocking your path.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.2%, Top-Down Shooter 37.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #50 Z-GYUBAAN!
65% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Yogurt Neko
Windows
Destroy the floor panel with the blast that defeated the enemy and rescue the captive girl! After destroying 75% of the panels, move on to the next stage.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 50.6%, Top-Down Shooter 28.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Action 6.4%, 2D 2.5%
- #51 Vector Assault 2
72% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: WizByte Games
Windows
Annihilate waves of enemies in this enhanced sequel with better visuals and improved twin stick shooter gameplay.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.6%, Retro 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Casual 7.5%, 2D 7.1%
- #52 Monsters!
68% matchPositive82% of 34 reviews2016
Dev: QuadraTron Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Monsters! is a dual stick shooter with a retro feel complete with pixel art and leaderboards to achieve that good ol’ arcade feel.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 55.6%, Action 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Indie 8.4%, 2D 7.3%
- #53 In The Dark
69% match6 user reviews0% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: The dark softwarePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
New york 1996, you play Michael Corvin a paranormal investigator. You have been contacted by the Mayor to investigate inside a former psychiatric clinic.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 11.3%
- #54 Undercroft Warriors
64% 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 36.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Old School 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Retro 5.8%
- #55 Twin Synth
72% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Joe Chatfield
Windows
Feel the beat in this action-packed & rhythmic twin-stick shooter where two guns are better than one. Use the unique momentum-based movement to synthesize a symphony of sound while you play!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.7%, Music 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Action 7.8%, Retro 6.1%
- #56 Retro Rocket Raiders
70% 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 50%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Retro 14.3%, Casual 4.6%, Action 4.1%
- #57 Neko Cosmo Police
71% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: JKK_WORKS
Windows
This twin stick shooter is about Neko fighting with their all cost. In 2565 UC. the Cosmos has been altered by MadBotz gang. The last hope is rely on the Neko Cosmo Police team, "Kuro" and "Shiro"
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 50.9%, Top-Down Shooter 31.7%, Casual 7.1%, Action 6.2%, Indie 2.3%
- #58 Galaxy Highways
62% matchVery Positive97% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Retro 7.3%, Adventure 4.4%