Games Like Son of a Gun

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: Top-Down Shooter 39.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Top-Down 9.3%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive twin-stick roguelike that matches the chaotic, weapon-focused combat and fast-paced arcade feel of 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: Twin Stick Shooter 54.4%, Shooter 16.7%, Top-Down 14.6%, 2D 7.2%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep weapon variety and intense top-down combat that mirrors the frantic energy of Son of a Gun.

Slay enemies with speed and precision in an over-the-top show of blood and explosions. Play solo or with others, make split-second decisions, dodge bullets, and use weapons and abilities to inflict violence in the most graphic way possible.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Top-Down 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, top-down shooter that focuses on quick reflexes and tactical, fast-paced combat.

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 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10%, Robots 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-perfect twin-stick shooter that emphasizes non-stop action and high-score chasing.

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 43.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Shooter 6%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by arcade legends, this game offers the ultimate twin-stick experience with intense bullet-hell mechanics.

Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Arcade 10.4%, Aliens 10%, Shooter 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pure arcade twin-stick shooter that focuses on score-attack gameplay and relentless enemy waves.

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: Top-Down Shooter 25%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.9%, Destruction 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a fast-paced, weapon-heavy twin-stick experience against massive swarms of monsters.

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: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shooter 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Top-Down 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: The classic arena shooter experience that defines the genre with massive enemy counts and satisfying weapon upgrades.

Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Futuristic 11.7%, Top-Down 9.6%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, rogue-lite shooter that captures the violent, arcade-style action found in the seed game.

Brutal twin stick shooter with fun and clever enemies. Also has roguelite and Sci-Fi stuff.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Top-Down 8.8%, Old School 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick roguelite that emphasizes movement and combat against diverse alien threats.

A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Robots 9.4%, Cartoony 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized twin-stick shooter that focuses on procedural generation and arcade-style movement.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37%, Top-Down Shooter 36.3%, Action 8.7%, Shooter 8%, Top-Down 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized, brutal top-down shooter that demands precision and aggressive movement.

A modern take on the classic arcade arena shooter. Taking inspiration from an entire generation of action games, Iron Fisticle builds on classic titles like Gauntlet and Robotron while adding over 100 collectible items, an RPG style upgrade system and local multiplayer.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down 8.4%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D, twin-stick arcade game that focuses on retro-inspired, fast-paced combat.

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: Top-Down Shooter 48.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Shooter 9%, Action 6.7%, Robots 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep weapon mechanics and tactical top-down combat that will appeal to fans of gun management.

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 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Aliens 15.5%, Shooter 8.4%, Top-Down 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, intense twin-stick shooter that feels like a classic arcade cabinet experience.

Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modernized take on the classic arcade twin-stick formula that emphasizes speed and survival.

You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An arena-based shooter that pits you against waves of robots with heavy, satisfying weaponry.

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: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Aliens 10.1%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell shoot-em-up that provides a challenging, top-down arcade experience.

A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Aliens 14.9%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 11.2%, Top-Down 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike shoot-em-up that focuses on weapon upgrades and managing overwhelming enemy swarms.

HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.3%, Top-Down Shooter 33.7%, Shooter 7.9%, Top-Down 7.3%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers chaotic, top-down, weapon-heavy combat that is best enjoyed in short, intense bursts.

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 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that focuses on fast-paced, top-down action and simple, addictive gameplay.

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

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Top-Down 26.4%, Action 14.7%, Retro 13.2%, Shooter 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down game that rewards aggressive, high-speed combat and quick decision-making.

NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a cyber futuristic world about brains shooting around evil robots with nuclear rocket launchers. Battle through the horde of vigilant robots, boost your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeat the master NeuroVoider.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 53.9%, Futuristic 10.2%, Action 9.9%, Robots 9.6%, Top-Down 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick roguelite that allows for extensive weapon customization and fast-paced combat.

Select one of eleven unique playable gunslingers and seek revenge solo or with your friends in Online or Local Co-Op! Master the specialized controls of each character, collect gold from fallen foes to purchase upgrades, get totally drunk and unleash a tornado of lead across the dusty plains.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39%, Top-Down Shooter 36%, Action 20.1%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: A western-themed, bullet-hell twin-stick shooter with a unique, chaotic arcade feel.

Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Zombies 12.1%, Action 8.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arena shooter focused on surviving massive waves of zombies with heavy weaponry.

Redie is a challenging singleplayer 3D top-down shooter. Fight an army of well-trained terrorists and soldiers in action-packed close quarters combat. Prepare to (re)die.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 71%, Action 29%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down shooter that focuses on one-hit-kill mechanics and quick, intense encounters.

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 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 7.6%

A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Cartoony 8.4%

Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.9%, Cartoony 17%, Robots 15.8%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 6.2%

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 44.9%, Arcade 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Shooter 8.1%, Retro 7%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential arcade twin-stick shooter that focuses on pure, high-intensity action.

Experience the explosive science fiction arcade-shooter that resurrects a much revered franchise in an epic single player and co-op multiplayer campaign.

Why similar: Aliens 23.1%, Shooter 16.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.8%, Top-Down 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down shooter that focuses on sci-fi atmosphere and intense, claustrophobic combat.

Isometric action shooter with light RPG elements. Brutally kill tons of alien monsters, find over a dozen powerful weapons, skill up your hero & stop the blood thirsty invaders in a classic handcrafted campaign. Never ending waves await you in horde-mode!

Why similar: Aliens 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 7.3%

Prepare for bullet hell action and crazy driving! Your town is on fire, anarchy reigns the streets, aliens rampage in the sky! Grab your gun and join the fun!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Shooter 7.3%, Action 6.6%

Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Action 8.6%, Aliens 8.2%, Top-Down 5.8%

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 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 8.4%, Top-Down 6.8%

Shoot hordes of zombies in a bullet hell roguelite arena. By day, harvest resources, unlock map areas, and prepare for the upcoming night. Craft unique strategies by combining characters, weapons, and exploring a vast ability tree.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down 8.9%, Cartoony 6.9%

Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Aliens 11.9%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.7%

Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 9.1%, Retro 7.8%

Blast it all to hell.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 6.8%

ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Futuristic 8.5%, Robots 8%, Retro 7.1%

A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Robots 10.9%, Top-Down 8.9%

Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Aliens 14.8%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 8.8%

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 57.9%, Arcade 20%, Action 12.8%, Retro 9.4%

Take on the Grimheart Gang as you shoot, dodge, cloak and explode your way across TombStar in this Space Western rogue-like shooter. Grab your guns, buckle your spurs and take back the planet – for justice, for revenge and for the galaxy.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 50.5%, Cartoony 16.1%, Arcade 15.3%, Space 6.4%, Action 6.2%

Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.1%

Expect blasts of green zombie goo painting the screen in this top-down shooter packed with crazy guns that blow the heads off some… freaky zombies. Your mission is simple: graffiti the whole city before these mutants dog-pile you

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Shooter 14.4%, Zombies 6.5%, Retro 5.4%

Tear your enemies to pieces in this top-down action-roguelike shooter. Leave oceans of blood and mountains of corpses in new dynamic and colorful action designed in pixel art style. All in the name of Goodness, of course!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.5%, Top-Down Shooter 29.7%, Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 10.6%, 2D 4.8%

Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Hand-drawn 18.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Cartoony 10%

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 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Aliens 10.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 9.1%

Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive the wasteland in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from tons of build-defining modules and wacky bots for a new experience every run. Prologue teaser build.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 44.2%, Cartoony 18.7%, Robots 12.6%, Arcade 8.4%, Action 8.3%

GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos​ with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 12.2%

Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Aliens 13.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 5.1%

"Gun Brothers" is a frantic top down shooter for 1-4 players.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36%, Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Shooter 14.3%, Top-Down 10.1%, Action 5.9%

Fuck the Hell Out is a top-down action shooter where you purge the vast cosmos of hellish pests. Crush their skulls, shatter their spirits, and dominate with your arsenal in endless space battles.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Shooter 14%, 2D 5%, Action 4.8%

Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Action 12.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Retro 8.5%

Wildcat Gun Machine is a bullet hell dungeon crawler where you take on hordes of disgusting flesh beasts with a wide variety of guns, giant mech robots, and cute kittens.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Cartoony 8.8%, Arcade 8.3%

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Shooter 18.9%, Old School 15.5%, Retro 10.7%, Arcade 10.4%

Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Arcade 16.8%, Old School 11.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Retro 10.1%

Lock and Load! It's time to Kick-Ass. Grab your machine gun, flamethrower, rocket launcher, and grenades. Assault the enemy base and free commandos to join your team while you destroy everything in sight. Make your way through enemy bunkers to rescue your comrades, and kill everyone you encounter!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 10.1%, Retro 6.9%

Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51.4%, Destruction 24.2%, Arcade 19.1%, Action 5.2%