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  1. #1 Bit Blaster XL
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,145 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Difficult 11%, Score Attack 9.2%, Minimalist 8.2%

  2. #2 Switch 'N' Shoot
    96% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Score Attack 13.9%, Difficult 11.6%, Minimalist 8%

  3. #3 Undercroft Warriors
    96% 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 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Difficult 10.8%

  4. #4 Space War: Infinity
    95% matchVery Positive90% of 126 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows

    Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Score Attack 12%, Space 9.1%, 1990's 8.5%

  5. #5 Void Resurgence
    94% matchVery Positive96% of 70 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

    Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Score Attack 10.9%

  6. #6 Dark Matter
    94% matchMixed59% of 155 reviews2015
    Pub: Meridian4
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Dark Matter is a classic arcade space shooter inspired by Asteroids, featuring fast-paced ship combat, physics-based movement, and score-driven gameplay.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Score Attack 9.1%, Minimalist 8.4%

  7. #7 Hyper Space
    92% matchVery Positive100% of 53 reviews2024
    Dev: Fennec Game Studio
    Windows

    Hyper Space is a “Dodge ’Em Up” Arcade game. Collect stars while avoiding space hazards to reach the highest score, unlock new skins, compete with your friends and travel through space to the most distant galaxies.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Score Attack 15.7%, Space 14.2%, 1990's 13.3%, Old School 12.6%

  8. #8 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
    93% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2015
    Dev: KaleidoGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.4%, Difficult 13.6%, Score Attack 10.9%

  9. #9 Void Prison
    91% matchVery Positive80% of 97 reviews2022
    Dev: Lazy FlockPub: Untold Tales
    Windows

    Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Arena Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.4%

  10. #10 Sophstar
    91% matchVery Positive100% of 103 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Score Attack 10%, Space 9.5%

  11. #11 Super Bit Blaster XL
    90% matchVery Positive94% of 878 reviews2020
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Score Attack 11.2%, Space 9.9%, Arcade 9.2%

  12. #12 Chippy
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 1,174 reviews2019
    Dev: Facepunch Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.9%, Arena Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Difficult 8.9%

  13. #13 XIIZEAL
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Difficult 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Score Attack 9.7%

  14. #14 Galaxy Highways
    86% 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 29.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Difficult 13.7%, Minimalist 7.1%

  15. #15 Cyberhunt
    86% 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 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Space 10%

  16. #16 Vectorium
    87% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2018
    Dev: IndigoBlue Game Studio
    Windows

    Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Score Attack 8.3%, Minimalist 7.5%

  17. #17 Grav Blazer Squared
    88% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Space 14%, Arcade 12.6%, 2D 5.5%

  18. #18 Roto Force
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 130 reviews2023
    Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arena Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Difficult 11.6%

  19. #19 Space Codex
    85% matchVery Positive81% of 413 reviews2016
    Dev: takk
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Space Codex is a casual retro arcade minimal awesome top-down shooter featuring waves of enemy spaceships with different attacks in what is, literally, a bullet hell. To beat them, you will have power-up options available through the map. The game only gets harder. How long can you stay alive?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Casual 17.5%, Arcade 12.1%

  20. #20 Space Elite Force
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 186 reviews2018
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Score Attack 11.2%, Space 10.3%, Old School 9%

  21. #21 Galaxy Champions TV
    83% matchVery Positive92% of 121 reviews2018
    Dev: aQuadiun
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Galaxy Champions TV is a super intense top-down closed arena shooter game inspired by the classic arcade game Smash TV. Get powerful weapons and power-ups, kill huge amounts of enemies, level up, unlock upgrades and beat all the bosses to become the champion of the most violent TV show of all time!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Difficult 11.5%, Arcade 9.4%

  22. #22 Nebulock
    80% matchVery Positive87% of 550 reviews2025
    Dev: LostVolBytes
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Arena Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Space 10.3%, Difficult 10.2%

  23. #23 Super Space Club
    82% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: GrahamOfLegend
    Windows

    Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Space 11.1%

  24. #24 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 1,092 reviews2007
    Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Arena Shooter 8.7%

  25. #25 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2023
    Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 7.3%

  26. #26 Solaroids
    81% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Arena Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%

  27. #27 Swarm Arena
    81% matchMixed70% of 63 reviews2010
    Dev: Dedication Games
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    Take control of a virtual organism in this unique indie arcade title, while unlocking Steam Achievements and climbing the leaderboards!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Arena Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%

  28. #28 BloodDome Classic
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
    Dev: Halftone Gaming
    Windows · Mac

    The Bullet Heaven arcade classic that started it all! Create unique builds, kill ever-growing hordes of contestants and beat your friends' high scores in the retro-futuristic gladiator arena BLOODDOME

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Arena Shooter 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Score Attack 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%

  29. #29 Alien Death Mob
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows

    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 36.8%, Score Attack 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Arcade 9.1%, Arena Shooter 7.2%

  30. #30 Half Hour Hexagon
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 113 reviews2023
    Dev: Carson Kompon
    Windows

    Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 9.7%, Minimalist 9.7%

  31. #31 Nebula
    75% matchVery Positive87% of 186 reviews2023
    Dev: JuTek Pixel
    Windows

    Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Space 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%

  32. #32 Hyper Simon X
    78% matchMostly Positive71% of 66 reviews2018
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows

    Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Difficult 10.9%, Space 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%

  33. #33 Grav Blazer
    79% matchMixed48% of 161 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Space 13.1%, Arcade 10.4%

  34. #34 CometStriker DX
    76% matchVery Positive98% of 64 reviews2018
    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Difficult 13.2%, Arcade 7.5%

  35. #35 Blast Off Far Away
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2022
    Dev: C405Pub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Arcade 14.3%, Space 9.8%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Score Attack 8%

  36. #36 Cycle 28
    76% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
    Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cycle 28 is an intense momentum-based space shooter driven by a cinematic orchestral soundtrack. A game where the physics, the music, and the fight to survive combine to pull you into a place where nothing else exists... just you, your ship, and the need to do better.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Arena Shooter 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Score Attack 9.8%

  37. #37 Stellar 2D
    78% matchMixed41% of 977 reviews2015
    Dev: quad gamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Stellar 2D is a retro style space arcade game, it's a 2D game in a 3D world. With an addictive, fast paced, casual game-play style.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.1%, Action 20.4%, Casual 20.4%, 2D 11.1%

  38. #38 Nex Machina
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 2,177 reviews2017
    Dev: Housemarque
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.7%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Difficult 9%

  39. #39 Space Elite Force II
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Score Attack 16.9%, Space 11.2%, Arcade 9.5%

  40. #40 Distant Space
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 3,256 reviews2016
    Dev: PixelMouse
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Space 15.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Bullet Hell 11%, Difficult 10.7%

  41. #41 Super Destronaut DX
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 93 reviews2018
    Dev: Petite GamesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows

    Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  42. #42 Void Scrappers
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 617 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Score Attack 16.5%, Space 12.2%

  43. #43 Offendron Warrior
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Difficult 15.1%, Space 11.3%, Old School 10.6%

  44. #44 Cyclo Chambers
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
    Dev: Hobofeller
    Windows

    Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29%, Arena Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Space 8.6%

  45. #45 Akka Arrh
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 66 reviews2023
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 10.3%, Score Attack 9.7%

  46. #46 Power-Up
    74% matchMixed58% of 266 reviews2014
    Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Space 15%, Score Attack 9.8%, Arcade 8.5%

  47. #47 PewPew Live
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2022
    Dev: Jean-François Geyelin
    Windows

    A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Minimalist 9.3%, Score Attack 8.9%

  48. #48 Sektori
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 768 reviews2025
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Arena Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%

  49. #49 Gunkid 99
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2019
    Dev: Yongjustyong
    Windows

    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 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Difficult 14.2%, Arcade 10.4%

  50. #50 Super Destronaut
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2016
    Dev: Petite Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Arena Shooter 24%, Space 18.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

  51. #51 satryn deluxe
    68% matchVery Positive97% of 134 reviews2021
    Dev: maybell🌻
    Windows · Linux

    a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.1%, Score Attack 18.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Space 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  52. #52 Orbt XL
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,416 reviews2017
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.

    Why similar: Difficult 18.2%, Score Attack 17%, Minimalist 12.7%, Space 11.7%, Arcade 11.2%

  53. #53 Alien Crusader
    71% matchMixed62% of 101 reviews2018
    Dev: Zydrone
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Difficult 26.4%, Space 22%, Action 13.6%

  54. #54 DELTAZEAL
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 80 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Difficult 7.7%, Arcade 6.6%

  55. #55 Echoes+
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Bullet Hell 32.1%, Space 13%, Action 10.8%, Arcade 10.7%

  56. #56 Frantic Dimension
    68% 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Score Attack 11.6%, Difficult 10.2%, Old School 9.6%

  57. #57 Nova Drift
    60% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,456 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Space 13%, Arcade 9.3%

  58. #58 Starblast
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 1,093 reviews2017
    Dev: Neuronality
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Fun, fast paced online multiplayer arcade space shooter. Take control of your spaceship, mine asteroids, increase your stats, upgrade to different types of spaceships with improved stats and weapons. Fight against other players and collect their gems.

    Why similar: Space 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Difficult 12.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 8.8%

  59. #59 TechBeat Heart
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 97 reviews2021
    Dev: Lost Machine Games
    Windows · Linux

    SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Score Attack 11.9%, Difficult 11.5%

  60. #60 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
    62% matchVery Positive94% of 114 reviews2026
    Dev: Luciano Bercini
    Windows · Mac

    A bullet heaven roguelite set in a procedurally generated universe. Land on planets to harvest resources, craft hundreds of game-breaking builds, and unleash them on relentless waves of aliens. Every run unveils a new universe: endless challenges, endless discoveries.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Survival 9.2%, Space 8.8%

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