Games Like Shotgun Legend

IRON CRYPTICLE is an arcade twin-stick dungeon shooter with RPG elements for 1 to 4 players LOCAL CO-OP! A mysterious, malevolent force has abducted Cryptonia’s princess – along with the king’s royal golden treasures (shaped curiously like large foodstuffs...). Kingsguard to the rescue!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.4%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Retro 13.9%, Top-Down 13.5%, Action 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the top-down, arcade-style action and local co-op focus found in Shotgun Legend.

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: Difficult 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Indie 10.6%, Top-Down 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly intense, top-down, roguelike action experience with a strong focus on chaotic combat and retro-inspired pixel art.

A toxic waste spill finds its way into the water supply, causing the recently deceased to rise from their graves. Now it's up to you to blast your way through the hordes of undead if you're going to escape the city. On the way to your rescue, you'll search stores and houses for supplies, and trade with other survivors.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.7%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%, Retro 13.2%, Action 11.7%, Indie 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the retro, zombie-themed aesthetic and simple, arcade-style action mechanics that define the experience of Shotgun Legend.

Tower 57 is a fast-paced neo-retro shooter where cooperation is as important as your ammo capacity. As a member of an extraordinary task force fight your way through a dieselpunk megatower and uncover its hidden secrets.

Why similar: Action 28.7%, Indie 26.2%, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, Local Co-Op 20.3%, 2D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a highly detailed, top-down pixel art style and frantic, multi-directional shooting gameplay that feels very similar to the seed game.

Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 35.3%, Top-Down 24%, Action 15.4%, RPG 11.6%, Indie 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down arena shooter that emphasizes surviving against massive hordes of enemies, much like the combat loops in the seed game.

Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Difficult 21.3%, Top-Down 11.1%, Indie 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more complex, it provides the definitive top-down, bullet-hell action experience with a similar emphasis on weapon variety and difficult encounters.

Take up your weapon in this RPG bullet-hell world and embark on a journey to right wrongs from long ago. Only you can defeat the evil forces of the Undying guardians and reunite the world with the fabled Archvale.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.8%, Local Co-Op 18.5%, Action RPG 16.9%, Action 13.5%, RPG 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends bullet-hell mechanics with RPG progression, providing a similar top-down, pixel-art action experience.

Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Local Co-Op 17%, RPG 15.1%, Top-Down 12.2%, Retro 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game features a beautiful top-down pixel art world and combat mechanics that feel like a more polished evolution of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Top-Down 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Retro 16.8%, Difficult 15.1%, Action 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a brutal, fast-paced, top-down perspective that rewards precision and quick reflexes in a retro-styled environment.

A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.6%, RPG 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Top-Down 11.3%, Difficult 11%

Why You'll Like It: It combines dungeon-crawling RPG elements with fast-paced, top-down arcade action in a charming pixel-art style.

Dead End Job sends you into a madcap, Ren & Stimpy-esque world to bust up ghosts. It’s a procedurally generated, couch co-op, twin-stick shooter that straps a vacuum pack to your back and puts a plasma blaster in your hand. For you, it’s just another day in the office.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 43.2%, Action 22.7%, Indie 17.8%, Difficult 5.3%, Top-Down 5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, co-op focused shooter that captures the same arcade-like energy and simple, satisfying combat loop.

SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

Why similar: Difficult 34%, Indie 24.8%, Action 22.1%, Top-Down 17.1%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a more tactical, top-down shooter experience with deep weapon mechanics and a gritty, challenging atmosphere.

The Citizen Kane of Super Crate Box clones - dance with death through randomised rooms to clear your space freighter of irradiated aliens in a brutal arcade platformer shooter stuffed to the brim with unlockable weapons, explosives, special abilities and defense moves.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Action 14.5%, Indie 12.5%, Retro 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a fast-paced, arcade-style action experience with a focus on quick, difficult levels and retro visuals.

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: Indie 67.1%, Singleplayer 32.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, top-down shooter that focuses on tight controls and retro-inspired aesthetics, mirroring the difficulty of the seed game.

Frenetic arcade style twin-stick shooter. Fight your way through hordes of enemies alone or with a friend!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.8%, RPG 24.8%, Action 24.6%, Indie 20.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a direct homage to classic arcade shooters, featuring top-down gameplay and a retro aesthetic that aligns well with the seed game.

A knight exiled from his kingdom must find the holy grail if he is to return.

Why similar: Retro 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Top-Down 14%, Difficult 14%, Action 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, retro-inspired action game that shares the same indie, pixel-art sensibilities as the seed game.

Slay monsters. Defeat epic bosses. Collect magical gear. Become a Warlock and save the universe.

Why similar: RPG 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Indie 21%, Action RPG 19.4%, Action 15.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a side-scrolling action-RPG experience with pixel-art visuals that share the same retro-indie spirit as Shotgun Legend.

Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 37%, Retro 20.5%, RPG 18.5%, Action 11.8%, 2D 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative arcade shooter where movement is tied to weapon recoil, offering a unique but familiar top-down action feel.

Toroom is a dungeon crawler roguelike-like top-down shooter, where the protagonist just wants to come back to his bedroom after waking up in a world of fantasy. Fight your way through multiple biomes, clear rooms full of enemies, get as much loot as possible and defeat the bosses in your way.

Why similar: Difficult 25.7%, Local Co-Op 23%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Action 11.1%, Top-Down 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, top-down action-roguelike that emphasizes movement and combat precision in a retro-styled world.

Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...

Why similar: Local Co-Op 49.5%, Pixel Graphics 29.7%, Action 17.2%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This arena shooter focuses on high-difficulty, top-down combat that will appeal to players who enjoyed the challenge of the seed game.

Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Action 12.6%, Indie 11.4%, RPG 10%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality, pixel-art action game that focuses on weapon crafting and intense, retro-style combat.

Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.1%, RPG 22.9%, Difficult 13.6%, Action 10.6%, 2D 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features top-down, action-RPG mechanics with a focus on loot and exploration in a pixelated sci-fi setting.

Join legendary RPG heroes in 'Legacy of Evil,' a classic arcade Shoot 'em Up. Battle the sinister Dravlo Stradinic and his dark forces. Upgrade your heroes and face terrifying bosses. Can you defeat the vampire and save Stygia?

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Retro 15.6%, Top-Down 14.6%, RPG 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art arcade game that focuses on fast-paced, top-down action and roguelite elements.

Two Brothers is an Action Adventure game that features a classic Gameboy aesthetic. Roy Guarder, inventor, scientist, and philosopher, is on an expedition to discover the origins of life. This quest has brought him to "The Cursed Lands," a stretch of land so dangerous and shrouded in mystery that it hasn't been explored in over...

Why similar: RPG 32.7%, Indie 26.5%, Action 21.4%, Retro 19.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a retro, top-down adventure-RPG experience that captures the same nostalgic feel as Shotgun Legend.

Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.

Why similar: Retro 23.8%, Action 22.4%, Indie 22.3%, Difficult 20.5%, 2D 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the essence of classic arcade action with a variety of gameplay styles and a retro pixel-art look.

Rush to Adventure is a retro fantasy speedrunning adventure. Inspired by classic NES titles like Zelda, Mario and Castlevania. You awaken on the shore of a cursed island. Your only way off the island is to fight the monsters and lift the curse.

Why similar: RPG 23%, Indie 14.5%, Action 14.3%, Retro 14%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a simple, pixel-art RPG experience with action-oriented gameplay that fits the same niche as the seed game.

Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23%, Indie 20.3%, Action 20%, Difficult 19.2%, Retro 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, indie shoot-em-up that shares the sci-fi action themes and retro aesthetic of the seed game.

In Savage Halloween the world is taken over by monsters from the afterlife who were trapped in the Earth after a Halloween party, and now they have decided to make their new home here.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.6%, Retro 19.9%, Action 16.6%, Indie 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that features fast-paced combat and a distinct, indie-pixel aesthetic.

Dominion Of The Forgotten is a build-crafting Roguelike. As an explorer of the United Expedition, venture into a mist-shrouded ancient continent in search of lost Dominions. Explore, battle, collect Relics, and extract safely during time-limited expeditions.

Why similar: Difficult 22.8%, RPG 20.1%, Top-Down 18%, Action RPG 16.1%, Indie 10.1%

Wanderlust Adventures is an online, free-roaming, open world, action adventure RPG. Join fellow heroes online, explore vast and deadly landscapes, and capture companions to aid you in your quest. Forge powerful items, salvage artifacts, and crush the souls of menacing foes!

Why similar: RPG 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Action RPG 18%, Indie 14.4%, Difficult 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a top-down perspective that focuses on exploration and combat in a retro-inspired world.

Bobby from Team HOT GUNS has a job to locate and secure the legendary Money Tree.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.5%, Indie 23.1%, Action 22.2%, Retro 19.4%, 2D 10.7%

Kivi, Toilet and Shotgun is a single player top down action game where your goal is to reach the end of the desert by avoiding all kinds of obstacles and fighting the desert raiders. Go up against foes in your vehicle and on foot. Take on powerful bosses, but make sure you're quipped for the fight!

Why similar: Indie 69%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Action 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Despite the name, it offers a casual, pixel-art action experience that aligns with the simple, retro-indie nature of the seed game.

Super Cyborg is an old school non-stop hardcore run'n'gun action game! You are an elite battle cyborg who is sent in to investigate a series of anomalies on a mysterious island. The merciless alien known as the 'Xirxul life form' has been awakened by unwitting scientists and now: all humanity is in danger!

Why similar: Retro 28.1%, Action 17.8%, Indie 15.7%, Difficult 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%

Descend into the dangerous depths of PAIMO in this co-op sci-fi roguelite bullet-hell focused on resource gathering. Play solo or with friends as you fight, gather resources, and upgrade together. The deeper you go, the greater the risks, rewards, and secrets waiting beneath the surface.

Why similar: Top-Down 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.7%, Action RPG 20.9%, Indie 11.6%, Action 10.8%

The recent events in a state prison, involving Jake from Team Hot Guns was a perfect moment for some prisoners to escape - you are one of them.

Why similar: Action 28.2%, Retro 26.3%, Indie 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, 2D 6.5%

Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.8%, Retro 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Action 10.1%, Indie 9.8%

I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 27%, RPG 24.5%, Action 20.3%, Indie 18.5%, 2D 9.6%

Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all...

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.1%, Difficult 17.3%, Top-Down 16.7%, RPG 12.4%, Indie 10.6%

A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

Why similar: Retro 25.9%, Action 23.4%, Indie 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, 2D 8.2%

Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.

Why similar: Difficult 29.1%, RPG 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Retro 15.5%, 2D 9.8%

No Time, you must save the kingdom from demons. Kill all monsters and Stop the Arch Demon! The Salvation of the kingdom lies in your hands.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.6%, RPG 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Difficult 9.9%, Indie 9.9%

The world has gone mad and Flint Trucker must go down a long, creepy road to get back home and save his beloved Angelina. Blast your guns across different scenarios to fight hordes of ravenous beasts and bloodthirsty enemies.Will you survive?

Why similar: Action 33.2%, Indie 32.3%, Difficult 18.4%, 2D 10.1%, Singleplayer 6%

Rubber & Lead is a 2D Top Down Vehicle Combat RPG- Shoot your way through post-apocalyptic Arizona. Go on missions, upgrade your cars, equip your weapons, and blast away your enemies!

Why similar: RPG 39.6%, Action 32%, Indie 28.4%

You are lost on a cursed island full of monsters... Luckily, your arm is a shotgun! Explore a mini open world and blast your way through waves of demons in this short adventure.

Why similar: Action 47.3%, Pixel Graphics 44.6%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

A young moustache enthusiast goes on an adventure, to climb the highest flying mountain in search of a magical moustache gel!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 34.4%, Difficult 19.5%, Retro 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Action 4.6%

Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.1%, Action 31.4%, Indie 30.5%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.6%, Retro 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Difficult 10.9%, Action 9.5%

Zombie Soup is a top-down shooter combined with hack and slash action that follows Ricky, a backpacker who is thrown into an unexpected adventure in an unfamiliar town as he shoots and dodges his way through hordes of bizarre creatures and challenging bosses to save a kidnapped girl!

Why similar: Top-Down 29.2%, Difficult 28.6%, RPG 14.7%, Indie 12%, Action 11.4%

Doomed to Hell is a roguelike-like top-down shooter where you play as Rose, a human in hell who will need to fight all of its monsters in waves of enemies, defeat bosses, and get new weapons to earn back his life on earth.

Why similar: Difficult 31.2%, Pixel Graphics 27.5%, Top-Down 15.8%, Action 15.5%, 2D 8.3%

Shrine's Legacy is a SNES-era inspired, 16-bit RPG set in the magical world of Ardemia. Follow a pair of heroes as they try to unite the elements of magic, restore the Sword of Shrine, and save the world in both single player and couch/local co-op action.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.3%, Top-Down 14.6%, Action RPG 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, RPG 11.7%

Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.9%, Action 18.2%, Retro 16.7%, Indie 16.7%, Top-Down 15.3%

When the Empire begins its reign of destruction in a thirst for natural resources, it’s up to Max Brawley, a retired Gatling Gear pilot, to stop them.

Why similar: Indie 50.4%, Action 49.6%

Ants Took My Eyeball is a 2D action platformer roguelite. Descend into an ever-changing ant hill, fight your way through hordes of insects with a variety of weapons, face formidable bosses and ultimately find your stolen eyeball.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.5%, Difficult 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Action RPG 14.8%, 2D 8.1%

A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.8%, RPG 16%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Indie 10.6%, Retro 10.2%

Help reunite your missing friends and save your family from wild animals, mutants, inanimate objects, aliens and the undead!

Why similar: RPG 20%, Action 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Retro 15.8%, Action RPG 12.1%

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: Local Co-Op 43.6%, Difficult 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Action 7.5%, 2D 7.2%

Mist Slayer is an action Roguelite game. You are a time traveling hero, called to aid in a mystical war, and armed with unique weapons and skills. Face down amazing enemies in parallel universes, collecting various power-ups, and exploring as you go. Play alone or team up with friends.

Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Action 32.2%, Indie 24.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Calturin and Clone is a 2D co-op action RPG where you can either play as a lone adventurer or with a fellow wizard. Mainly focused on difficult boss fights and other challenging encounters that are not combat, Calturin and Clone will test you and your friend's skills to the limit.

Why similar: Top-Down 40.5%, Pixel Graphics 30.9%, Action 13.5%, 2D 10%, Singleplayer 5%

Revenge will consume you, but redemption will push you to your breaking point.Play as Dusty, a multi- weapon wielding warrior ready to face loads of outlawed criminals, dangerous creatures and the ruthless evil villain that rules them all.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 49.1%, Action 28.4%, Indie 12.1%, 2D 10.4%

Survive the horrors of the multiverse, alone or with your comrades, as you battle against an onslaught of insectoid like creatures. Combine abilities in different ways each loop to overcome and return safely to your universe.

Why similar: Action RPG 41.8%, RPG 30.6%, Action 18.9%, Top-Down 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%