- #1 Banana Belt Miner
97% match5 user reviews80% of 5 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 30.9%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Action 9.7%, Sci-fi 7%
- #2 Rogue Protocol
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: CR Games
Windows
Rogue Protocol is a space-themed rogue-like top-down shooter where you warp between sectors and fight off waves of enemies. Fight and collect scrap to upgrade your ship and help your allies find and terminate the universe's central threats.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, Action Roguelike 26.7%, Space 12.3%, Sci-fi 11%, Action 10.6%
- #3 Hive Stampers
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Dual Wield Devs
Windows
Fight giant bugs with your mech! Liberate the alien planet for your cause. In this top-down twin stick shooter, fight bugs as you secure the planet for humankind.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.9%, Top-Down Shooter 32.3%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Top-Down 7.5%, Action 6%
- #4 Incandescent X
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Stephen Crabb
Windows
Protect your ship against wave after wave of brightly coloured enemies in this fast paced arcade inspired shooter. Use your abilities to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.4%, Action Roguelike 27.7%, Space 12.4%, Action 10.7%, Combat 3.5%
- #5 Vesper Hollow
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: IronRoot Studios
Windows
A veteran salvager. A dead mining station. A routine job that was anything but. Explore Vesper Hollow — a sci-fi horror roguelite where oxygen is always draining and the station's secrets run deeper than you think.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.2%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Space 5.4%, Top-Down 4.5%
- #6 Re/Phase
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Project Dreihänder
Windows · Mac
Fly, Build, and Fight in a modular spaceflight roguelike set in a hostile alien universe. Control the ship’s movement with high precision, build bizarre ships from random parts, and turn cosmic chaos into mastery as you battle to survive.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Space 13.4%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #7 AGIS
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: kickbuzz GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
AGIS - A Game In Space is a top-down twin-stick-shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Space 8.5%, Top-Down 5.2%
- #8 Super Shootout
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Super Moon Games
Windows
Super Shootout is a top-down, roguelike shooter set in a stadium on an alien world. Leave a wake of destruction with powerful pickups sent down by the roaring crowd. Fight, die, and fight again to the top of the online leaderboard.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Action Roguelike 23.8%, Action 8.6%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #9 Reticent Retribution
91% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Seth Billick
Windows · Linux
Reticent Retribution is a top down twin stick shooter. A 3rd person action game. You must blast waves of space enemies. You can use the keyboard and a controller. 720p 60fps. Press 'esc' to quit, 'h' for help.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.3%, Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Space 14.8%, Top-Down 7%, Action 6.3%
- #10 C6: Frontlines
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: comwpPub: Federation of C6
Windows
C6: Frontlines is a bullet hell co-op roguelike where only YOU (and your friends) can bring the Azapall galaxy to peace. Wield 30+ weapons and gadgets of mass destruction to even the playing field, wave after wave, against a seemingly endless onslaught of evil!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.2%, Action Roguelike 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Space 5.2%, Action 4.3%
- #11 STEP ASIDE!
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BEEZthePANGEANPub: PonderPangi
Windows · Mac
You are an invincible bodyguard. Your only weakness is the person you must protect. Control the crowd, spot the assassin, and execute the mission in this stylish, top-down tactical shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Top-Down 7.2%, Action 6.2%
- #12 Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: RogueCode (PTY) LTD
Windows
The world's best mass llama-slaughter roguelike-lite-ish couch co-op top-down twin-stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.6%, Action Roguelike 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Action 9.6%, Indie 2.9%
- #13 Halo: Spartan Assault
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,916 reviews2014
Dev: Vanguard GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Halo: Spartan Assault brings the excitement of Halo combat to Steam for the very first time. Battle your way through 30 action-packed missions against the Covenant as you explore the origin of the Spartan Ops program featured in Halo 4. *DirectX feature level 10 required. *
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Action 11%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #14 Project Vanguard
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: MrBastionPub: Bastion Studios
Windows
Project Vanguard is a neon bullet-hell roguelike where you pilot experimental ships, draft wild upgrades, build screen-melting synergies, and survive endless waves of Void bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Action Roguelike 23%, Space 9.5%, Sci-fi 7.1%
- #15 ExoSoul
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Get Ready Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Exosoul is an adrenaline-fueled top-down shooter that will test your skills and reflexes. Fight for your life against relentless enemies while trying to synchronize your body and soul. You have a powerful arsenal of weapons at your disposal, but you'll need to use them wisely if you want to survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, Action Roguelike 28.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Action 7.2%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #16 Devoid
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luminous Bits
Windows · Mac · Linux
The space dungeon where every move drains energy. Scrap aliens to recharge, loot to survive, and crawl station to station before it's lights out.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Space 6%, Top-Down 5.2%
- #17 Bug Blast
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: Giga GruntsPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Fight and dodge through hundreds of space bugs in Bug Blast! Go through each space station to protect from the hoards of bugs that come their way.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.4%, Top-Down Shooter 33.2%, Space 8.3%, Sci-fi 6.5%, Action 5.8%
- #18 We're All Going To Die
84% matchMixed61% of 36 reviews2021
Dev: Black Banshee Studios
Windows
Gather a squad and fight for survival in We're All Going To Die. Work together with a squad using abilities, equipment and exploring different levels to make the most of your fight against your demise, after all, you're all going to die at some point.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Space 8.3%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #19 SirVive
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Coffee Swirl
Windows
SirVive is a rogue-like horde shooter where the goal is simply to survive as long as you can (looking fabulous while doing so!). Choose 4 of over 20 different abilities to bring with you on each run, and whether to activate them manually or automatically.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.7%, Action Roguelike 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Action 4.9%, Top-Down 4.3%
- #20 EvoluShip
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 49 reviews2024
Dev: JOZGamerPub: JOZGames
Windows
In this game with elements of roguelike, RPG and Bullet Hell, you control a ship with the power to absorb enemies and improve itself, but even then it won't be easy, because you'll face the hordes of enemies with a good variety of weapons that come randomly as you pass level.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Space 9.8%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #21 Far Flight
84% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Franteous Games
Windows
Far Flight is a rogue-lite top-down space shooter where you shape your own way to shoot all the bad guys.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.2%, Action Roguelike 29.7%, Space 9.1%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Action 6.2%
- #22 Erebos Loop
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: SakuSakuBake
Windows · Linux
Ever found a great level, upgrade, or weapon in a roguelite and wished you could keep it in future runs? Erebos Loop is a retro scifi roguelite featuring 50,000 levels where observation is rewarded. Record coordinates of discoveries and reaccess them via Override Terminals to craft your perfect run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.9%, Action Roguelike 25%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Space 5.6%, Top-Down 4.5%
- #23 Deadline:Aphelion
80% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: MerlynPub: Merlyn Games
Windows
In Deadline: Aphelion, you play as a mercenary tasked with defending the research facility from the hordes of alien spiders that have been drawn to it.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Space 16.8%, Sci-fi 12.8%
- #24 Cyber Spartan
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PLICA GAMES
Windows
Top-down cyberpunk action set inside a machine world. Three game modes, 37 skills, an AI that judges your every move. Hotline Miami precision meets bullet-hell bosses, katana parries, and hacking. PRE-ALPHA — shape the game with us.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 28.3%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Action 6.6%, Sci-fi 6%
- #25 Messier111
81% 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 50.7%, Top-Down Shooter 32.5%, Action 8.1%, Top-Down 7.7%, Singleplayer 1%
- #26 Cargo Runner: Faction Fracture
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aech
Windows · Mac · Linux
One wrong delivery can start a war. Smuggle cargo in a Tetris-style hold. Dodge faction inspections. Betray whoever pays. A pixel-art space rogue-like where every run is one bad jump from total loss.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Action Roguelike 24.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%, Space 11.6%, Top-Down 5.6%
- #27 Breach the Abyss
79% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Firewood
Windows
A sci-fi wave-based roguelite where you play as a rogue janitor in an overrun space facility. Fight through hordes of alien creatures, and find powerful upgrades to augment your abilities. In death, piece together your memories, and come back stronger. A grand reward awaits you in the Abyss...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Space 9.1%, Sci-fi 6.9%
- #28 Space Ace
78% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Closed Bracket Studios
Windows
Space Ace is a 2D top-down shooter that focuses on upgrading your ship to fight through levels of Bosses and smaller enemies. Play with keyboard + mouse or Xbox controller.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Space 7.1%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #29 Master Π
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZooYoGames
Windows
A fast-paced action shooter where dual-pistol combat, resource-driven abilities, and rhythm-based boss encounters combine into a skill-focused combat experience set in a post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Action Roguelike 25.5%, Action 4.5%, Top-Down 4.3%
- #30 BrainRot Defender
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SK Studio
Windows
Defend your Lifenode from waves of Scrollers, Trolls, and Doomscrollers in this chaotic 2D arena shooter. Upgrade, survive, and beat the algorithm.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.4%, Action Roguelike 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Action 5.1%, Top-Down 4.5%
- #31 UJO Invasion
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lamplight Games Limited
Windows · Linux
Mow down hordes of Jellies in this action-packed twin-stick shooter! This is UJO Invasion: survive against hordes of Jellies, battle it out in night time boss rounds, find and upgrade an arsenal of weapons, all while playing from a cast of unlockable characters.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.4%, Top-Down Shooter 34.8%, Action 7.5%, Combat 3.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #32 CARNiVORY
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chowdahound
Windows
Quick and Brutal Top-Down Shooter Roguelite set in the SINS OV CIGAR universe. Collect items, struggle, and "die" violently against hordes of bloodthirsty roided out bandits.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Action Roguelike 26.8%, Action 5.6%, 2D 2.3%
- #33 Long Rescue
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pixel OctopusPub: MadOctopus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Long Rescue is a Survival Roguelite where you battle waves of enemies across multiple worlds in pursuit of the villain who stole your dog. Build and customize your character with crazy ability combinations to grow into a powerful force capable of defeating your nemesis. Will you rescue your dog?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.7%, Action Roguelike 27.8%, Action 10.3%, Space 7.5%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #34 Puffy Shooters
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Seed Games
Windows · Mac
Puffy Shooters is a rouguelike game in which players must fight against evil enemies. Just shoot everything you see, collect everything you can. Go deep into the dungeon to find and destory the core.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32%, Action Roguelike 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Action 6%
- #35 Dreadnought
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: B.V.SPub: Retro Box Game Studio
Windows
Mow down the alien hordes, scout for resources and survive. Dreadnought is a mix of Action Tower Defense Survival and Shoot 'Em Up Bullet Hell where you control the ships turrets & defend against waves of enemies. Choose your weapons, upgrade your ship & brace yourself, the horde is coming.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Action Roguelike 21%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Space 7.9%
- #36 Galactic Glitch
72% matchVery Positive90% of 985 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Action Roguelike 19%, Space 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #37 Space Will
73% matchVery Positive98% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: 张亮002Pub: Aori Games
Windows
Sixty basic cores, hundreds of base station equipment, and thousands of chips, you can freely cooperate and shoot through the dual-angle joystick operation in a survival Roguelike game! Explore the sci-fi space and build your strongest battleship!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Space 12.4%, Sci-fi 11.1%
- #38 Chase Ace Sole Survivor
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Biodome Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Chase Ace Sole Survivor is a top-down space shooter with survivors-like and roguelite elements, big juicy explosions and sweet fluid controls. Fight off aggressive alien invaders. Survive and rid The Planetary Shield of the alien infestation.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Space 9.8%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #39 Core Breach
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rencade
Windows
Core Breach is a fast-paced, twin-stick arcade shooter in a pixel art style. Play as a Trojan worm virus, outmaneuvering and destroying antivirus enemies. Upgrade your worm with powerful attacks and skills as you fight to breach the CPU core and uncover its secrets
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Top-Down 5.6%
- #40 Star Apoligce:Survivors
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Stray Code Studio
Windows
Deep in the vast galaxy, you are the last survivor. Waves of enemies keep coming, and the universe is filled with unknown dangers. Your only mission is to survive within the limited time. Pilot your spaceship to fight, gather resources, and upgrade your weapons and abilities.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.8%, Action Roguelike 28.7%, Space 17.4%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Action 4.8%
- #41 Star Scrap
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Feral Fidget
Windows
A broke bounty hunter. A sarcastic robot. 1,000,000 credit debt. Star Scrap is a chaotic twin stick space roguelite. Blast through increasingly difficult waves of enemies to pay it off.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.1%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Space 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Action 4.6%
- #42 Cosmos Survivors
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pretty French Games
Windows
Cosmos Survivors is an action roguelite where you fight waves of spaceships and combine powerful skills to discover game breaking synergies. Unlock new ships, weapons, keepsakes and customize your talent tree to climb ascension levels. Choose your abilities wisely and you'll become a space god.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Space 8.2%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #43 PION
73% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: Oliver Chime
Windows
PION is a fast-paced and challenging top-down shooter. Pilot exotic hovercraft and battle your way through gauntlets of deadly drones and defense systems. Upgrade your hovercraft and weapons to keep pace with the growing swarms of increasingly powerful and intelligent enemies. You will not get far.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.5%, Top-Down Shooter 30.5%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action 9.5%, Indie 2.7%
- #44 Mars Survivors
71% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Leguas Intrepidas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ready to tackle the challenge? On Mars, confront countless mutated creatures and mechanical monsters. Choose survivors, weapons, and skills wisely for diverse battles. Employ precise shooting, agile dodging, and strategic use of props and skills to fend off enemy attacks.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Action Roguelike 26.5%, Action 4.6%, Top-Down 4.6%
- #45 Plumbum
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: JMAA Games
Windows
PLUMBUM is a retro top-down roguelike shooter where you'll have to survive the innumerable hordes of mooks and goons in the cursed corridors of this cursed game. Will you survive as long as you can, or will you die trying?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Top-Down 5.9%, Action 4.1%
- #46 Chaos Machina
70% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Marko Zovko
Windows · Linux
Chaos Machina is a fast-paced action roguelike designed for immersive, bite-sized runs. Enter the flow state as you weave with your robot through enemy fire. Unleash powerful upgrades, and master 10-minute bursts of adrenaline before the Chaos reclaims the map.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #47 Hex.Plan.X
70% 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 36.4%, Top-Down Shooter 30.5%, Action Roguelike 10.4%, Action 6.5%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #48 Hyperspace Nebula
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jacob Minehan
Windows
Explore an ever-changing galaxy, upgrade your ship, and face cosmic challenges in this thrilling 2D roguelike adventure. Become a legend of the galaxy in Hyperspace Nebula.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.2%, Action Roguelike 32.4%, Space 16.3%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Action 3.9%
- #49 ...Vincent: Mansion of The Dead
69% match9 user reviews100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: MarinoDev
Windows · Linux
A twin stick shooter survivors-like with low-poly pixel art graphics and simple controls. Protect the ghost Winry from the Dark Lord's army. Let the soul harvest, Begin!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.2%, Action Roguelike 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Action 5.1%, Top-Down 4.7%
- #50 Alpha Force Zero
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: osm games
Windows
Alpha Force Zero is an intense top-down bullet-hell adventure that requires skill and planning. Utilize multiple weapon systems including an Auto-Turret with adjustable firing modes and unlock upgrades that you can equip in your ship to give you the upper hand. Dodge, fight, survive!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Space 10.5%, Sci-fi 8%, Top-Down 6.1%
- #51 ANVIL
68% matchMixed61% of 2,201 reviews2023
Dev: ACTION SQUARE
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take on the role of a Vault Breaker in search of alien artifacts called “Vaults” and fight against monsters and powerful bosses. You can strengthen your Breakers to explore far-away galaxies that no one has ever reached!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.7%, Action Roguelike 27.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Sci-fi 6.3%, Action 4.6%
- #52 Super Smash Asteroids
67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Switchback
Windows
"Super Smash Asteroids" is a high-speed, twin-stick, top-down, rogue-like space shooter. Choose from 6 unique ships, upgrade with 70+ items & blast through epic bosses. Level up for intense, action-packed battles in a futuristic universe. Buckle up for a thrilling journey to glory!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Action 6.4%, Sci-fi 6.4%
- #53 Cosmos Survivors: Prologue
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pretty French Games
Windows
Cosmos Survivors is an action roguelite where you fight waves of spaceships and combine powerful skills to discover game breaking synergies. Unlock new ships, weapons, keepsakes and customize your talent tree to climb ascension levels. Choose your abilities wisely and you'll become a space god.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Action Roguelike 21%, Space 9.2%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #54 Cosmo Riders
67% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Conversion7
Windows · Linux
Physics based roguelite bullet-hell-and-heaven horde-survivor action game. Research and upgrade spaceship. Traverse procedurally generated galaxies with ability to alter its conditions and effects.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Space 7.4%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #55 Starwave Defender
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brandon Garvin
Windows · Linux
Starwave Defender is an intense twin-stick shooter based around wave survival. Dodge swarms of enemies while exploring procedurally generated levels and collecting resources to upgrade your ship. You have a limited number of ships; make your time count, Defender.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Space 14.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #56 Spent Shells
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HelperWesley
Windows
Spent Shells is a high score top-down shooter with roguelike-y randomized elements. Players dive in to an everchanging dungeon to harvest a crystalized power source that will get them home. Fight through the dungeon using a variety of weapons, characters, upgrades, and your own skill! Each run ea...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.7%, Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Action Roguelike 24.5%, Top-Down 3.8%, Combat 2.8%
- #57 Spells & Shells
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Arta
Windows · Linux
Dodge and blast through waves of enemies using powerful spells and magical weaponry in this fast-paced twin-stick arena shooter. Acquire permanent enhancements, unlock new weapons and relics and create unique builds to survive overwhelming odds.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Action Roguelike 24.1%, Top-Down 5.9%, Action 3.7%
- #58 Cosmic Coliseum
65% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Exane GamesPub: Bad Blood Studios
Windows
Fight for your freedom as you battle through wave after wave of alien adversaries. Destroy enemy fighters and collect XP to raise your level and become more powerful. Combine your skills and abilities with a huge range of power-ups to become the ultimate champion.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Action Roguelike 23.7%, Top-Down 5.4%, Sci-fi 4.1%
- #59 Atomic Heist
69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Live Aliens
Windows
Atomic Heist is a sci-fi roguelike twin-stick shooter. Control your combat ship and fight your way out of the overrun space station. The nuclear core you have to steal is leaking radiation, so you need to hurry and escape! Manage your ammo carefully and collect power-ups to enhance your ship.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Space 15%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Action 10%