Nodal

Games Like Story of a Cube

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Twin Stick Shooter, Arcade.

Story of a Cube header art

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.

Reviews: Mixed — 77% — of 70 reviews
Released: 2016-03-04
Developer: TinyAtomGames
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 95%

Similar Games

View all 59 recommendations
  1. #1 Disastr_Blastr
    97% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Dog Theory
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%

    Descend into a radical new dimension of abstract minimalist arcade fury in Disastr_Blastr! Blaze your merciless path of devastation through an expansive non-linear game world with 100+ stages of cortex-shattering cubic mayhem!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.5%, Action 19.3%, Indie 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%

  2. #2 Ether Loop
    96% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
    Dev: Moon Lens
    Windows

    Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Action 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Adventure 14.4%, Indie 13.5%

  3. #3 Heckabomb
    96% matchMixed63% of 313 reviews2015
    Dev: Allicorn GamesPub: KISS ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Explosive twin stick shooter. Lots of upgrades. Full controller support. Awesome soundtrack.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 55.9%, Indie 16.2%, Arcade 15%, Action 12.9%

  4. #4 Cube Gothic
    95% matchMixed61% of 51 reviews2020
    Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
    Windows

    Cube Gothic is a Story-driven Shoot 'em up Adventure. Shooting enemies and dodging projectiles while solving simple puzzles and trying to comprehend the surreal plot - these are the challenges you'll be facing in Cube Gothic.

    Why similar: Arcade 40.7%, Action 29%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, Retro 6.3%, Indie 2.5%

  5. #5 satryn deluxe
    94% matchVery Positive97% of 132 reviews2021
    Dev: maybell🌻
    Windows · Linux

    a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51.7%, Arcade 14.7%, Retro 12.8%, Action 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

  6. #6 Nex Machina
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 2,168 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 47.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Difficult 9.8%, Action 7.3%

  7. #7 Cube Destroyer
    93% matchVery Positive85% of 1,159 reviews2016
    Dev: Freedomize Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.

    Why similar: Indie 41.5%, Action 32.9%, Arcade 25.6%

  8. #8 Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior
    92% matchMixed60% of 443 reviews2018
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.

    Why similar: Difficult 18.1%, Retro 14.8%, Arcade 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Pixel Graphics 12%

  9. #9 Galaxy Highways
    86% matchVery Positive98% of 54 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 47.7%, Difficult 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Retro 8.7%, Adventure 7.3%

  10. #10 Blood Harvest 3
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 216 reviews2018
    Dev: BekkerDev Studio
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.

    Why similar: Action 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Difficult 14.6%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 13.9%

  11. #11 Mustache in Hell
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2016
    Dev: IdunaSoft
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A trip to hell. Hordes of demons. Big guns. Insane combat encounters. Pixel art mustaches. It's going to be a long day for Officer John Mustache.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Difficult 17.4%, Action 16.6%, Retro 10.6%, Adventure 10.2%

  12. #12 Bezier
    90% matchMostly Positive77% of 110 reviews2016
    Dev: Philip BakPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    Bezier is a dual stick blaster set inside a vast computer built deep underground. The story traces the principal's escape from this "Noah's Ark" gone wrong. A simple shooter on the surface, the deeper narrative pulls in his relationship between evolution and god, family and love.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Action 12%, Arcade 10.7%, Indie 8.9%

  13. #13 Rocking Pilot
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2017
    Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    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 36.5%, Difficult 16.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 12%, Retro 11%

  14. #14 Undercroft Warriors
    81% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 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 44.9%, Difficult 19.4%, Arcade 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Retro 6.9%

  15. #15 Son of a Gun
    79% matchMostly Positive76% of 133 reviews2024
    Dev: Crank GoblinPub: Untold Tales
    Windows

    A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 57.9%, Arcade 20%, Action 12.8%, Retro 9.4%

  16. #16 Inferno 2
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2015
    Dev: Radiangames
    Windows

    Inferno 2 is an intense, atmospheric twin-stick adventure-shooter. Blast through 80+ levels full of enemies and secrets while upgrading your ship the way you want.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 58.1%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 10.5%, Indie 9.9%, Retro 9.2%

  17. #17 Woodpunk
    86% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2018
    Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Libredia Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Woodpunk is an exhilarating roguelike bullet hell retro pixel art shooter in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.9%, Difficult 17.9%, Action 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Indie 9.8%

  18. #18 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
    88% matchVery Positive91% of 1,088 reviews2007
    Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 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 52.9%, Arcade 19.7%, Retro 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Indie 3.9%

  19. #19 Polychromatic
    87% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2015
    Dev: Brushfire Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Polychromatic is a physics-based arcade shooter with a pop of color.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.8%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Indie 10.5%, Action 10.4%

  20. #20 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
    85% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
    Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%

    Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35%, Action 21.5%, Arcade 18.4%, Indie 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

  21. #21 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,577 reviews2014
    Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 53.4%, Arcade 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Action 10.4%, Difficult 4.5%

  22. #22 UBERMOSH
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 6,130 reviews2015
    Dev: Walter Machado
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Action 8.8%

  23. #23 Massive
    81% matchMixed68% of 104 reviews2020
    Dev: Rootify
    Windows · Linux

    "Massive" is a stylized feast of frantic and action shooter for 1-4 players.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Action 13.6%, Difficult 11.5%, Adventure 11.1%

  24. #24 Gunkid 99
    82% 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 26.4%, Action 16.1%, Difficult 14.3%, Indie 13.3%, Arcade 12.3%

  25. #25 PARTICLE MACE
    83% matchVery Positive88% of 1,371 reviews2015
    Dev: Andy Makes
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A space game about swinging trash into things and dying.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Arcade 19.6%, Indie 19.5%, Action 17.8%, Adventure 12.4%

  26. #26 Super Life of Pixel
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 379 reviews2014
    Dev: Super Icon LtdPub: WhiteMoon Dreams, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Join Pixel as he quests through gaming history, teleporting across the most iconic video game systems of generations past. He’ll have to jump, dodge and play smart if he wants to survive all the traps, puzzles and enemies waiting to take him down at every turn.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.2%, Retro 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Indie 14.9%, Adventure 9%

  27. #27 ZeroRanger
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
    Dev: System Erasure
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Retro 10.6%

  28. #28 Sektori
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 704 reviews2025
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 62.5%, Arcade 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Action 6.6%

  29. #29 Dispersio
    80% matchVery Positive89% of 90 reviews2016
    Dev: Achpile
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Dispersio is a retro-style action platformer. As you progress through the game, you will have to use and combine special abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.3%, Difficult 25.1%, Adventure 18.8%, Indie 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

  30. #30 Polygoneer
    78% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,730 reviews2017
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 12.1%, Difficult 11.6%

  31. #31 Planet Cube: Edge
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 148 reviews2023
    Dev: Sunna EntertainmentPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac

    Planet Cube is being invaded! Prepare to run, gun, jump and dash your way through an underwater science complex, collecting fire-power to turn the tables on a mysterious aggressor. This is high-speed adventuring set in a hand-crafted pixel art world, filled with precision platforming and thrills.

    Why similar: Difficult 41.4%, Arcade 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Action 14.7%

  32. #32 VVVVV
    77% matchMixed58% of 53 reviews2019
    Dev: BekkerDev Studio
    Windows

    VVVVV is a colorful, dynamic platformer action with puzzle elements, made in retro style.

    Why similar: Action 23.4%, Adventure 20.3%, Indie 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Difficult 10.6%

  33. #33 Esse Proxy
    72% matchMostly Positive74% of 140 reviews2022
    Dev: FromSouthGames
    Windows

    Slick, stylish and brutal, 3D Cyberpunk Shooter. Located in a dystopian future, you'll experience the intertwined stories of three different characters, each with their own abilities, playstyles, strengths and weaknesses. Kill or die, learn and repeat before you unveil the secrets of Esse Proxy.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 60.4%, Difficult 23.7%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 5.6%, Indie 2.8%

  34. #34 BULLETHELL
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 88 reviews2024
    Dev: Walter Machado
    Windows

    BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 50.9%, Difficult 31.6%, Action 8.7%, Indie 4.8%, Arcade 2.2%

  35. #35 Feral Fury
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2017
    Dev: Skandivania GamesPub: Skandivania Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Difficult 12.4%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 8.5%

  36. #36 Cave Story+
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 7,930 reviews2011
    Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Retro 11.1%, Indie 11.1%, Action 9.9%

  37. #37 Gun Crazy
    74% matchMostly Positive71% of 150 reviews2019
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    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: Difficult 20.4%, Retro 16.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Action 12.4%

  38. #38 JASEM: Just Another Shooter with Electronic Music
    76% matchMostly Positive71% of 194 reviews2017
    Dev: Stas Shostak
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    JASEM is insanely hard and ridiculously unforgiving low-poly twin-stick arcade blastathon set to an electronic beat and filled with bright explosions and neon effects.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.5%, Difficult 17.2%, Action 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Indie 9.7%

  39. #39 Hell is Other Demons
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
    Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

    Why similar: Difficult 30.4%, Arcade 19.9%, Retro 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 11%

  40. #40 Vector Strain
    76% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
    Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.

    Why similar: Action 37.5%, Arcade 36%, Indie 26.6%

  41. #41 Zombie Cubes
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 80 reviews2018
    Dev: MayoNinja Games
    Windows

    A twinstick shooter game where you fight against waves after waves of Zombie Cubes!

    Why similar: Action 53.5%, Indie 46.5%

  42. #42 Jet Gunner
    75% matchMostly Positive74% of 627 reviews2014
    Dev: Sinclair Strange
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.

    Why similar: Action 35.6%, Retro 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Indie 15.1%, Adventure 13.7%

  43. #43 Sophstar
    66% matchVery Positive100% of 102 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: Arcade 30.3%, Retro 27.8%, Action 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%

  44. #44 Jett Rider
    61% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2024
    Dev: Last Chicken GamesPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.

    Why similar: Retro 22.9%, Arcade 22.1%, Action 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Adventure 13.3%

  45. #45 Ghost Blade HD
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2017
    Dev: Hucast GamesPub: 2Dream
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.

    Why similar: Action 54.7%, Indie 45.3%

  46. #46 Ultratron
    74% matchVery Positive88% of 694 reviews2013
    Dev: Puppygames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.8%, Arcade 14.5%, Retro 13%, Action 11.5%, Indie 9.7%

  47. #47 Doomsday Hunters
    60% matchVery Positive90% of 784 reviews2023
    Dev: Moregames
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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 45.9%, Difficult 20.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Action 6.5%

  48. #48 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
    56% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 802 reviews2024
    Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

    Why similar: Retro 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Action 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Arcade 11.7%

  49. #49 Road Doom
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2018
    Dev: Agelvik
    Windows

    ROAD DOOM is an arcade bullet-hell with a cheesy story. On a quest to defeat the four horsemen, blast your way through evil beings with skills of immense power. Unleash your wrath!

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Action 17%, Difficult 14.9%, Indie 13.7%, Arcade 11.2%

  50. #50 Guns of Fury
    55% matchVery Positive88% of 848 reviews2025
    Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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: Retro 28.8%, Pixel Graphics 22.3%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 12.7%, Indie 12%

  51. #51 Laser Disco Defenders
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 64%, Action 13.4%, Arcade 12.5%, Indie 10%

  52. #52 198X
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,131 reviews2019
    Dev: Hi-Bit Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Part 1 of arcade epic 198X. A coming-of-age story told through multiple games and genres. Experience the thrill of shooting, driving, jumping, fighting and role-playing in 5 full-blown arcade stages – combined with cinematic pixel-art storytelling.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Retro 23.7%, Indie 19.7%, Arcade 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%

  53. #53 Jet Lancer
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
    Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Difficult 14.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 8.8%

  54. #54 Roto Force
    59% matchVery Positive94% of 127 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 43.2%, Difficult 19.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

  55. #55 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 398 reviews2014
    Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.8%, Difficult 23.7%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 16.1%, Indie 12.9%

  56. #56 Beat Da Beat
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 484 reviews2016
    Dev: 2 playersPub: Nekki Limited
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Hurrican-like Bullet Hell. Avoid the rain of bullets to the rhythms of "dubstep". Help the hero to defeat the aliens and to take revenge on the interstellar aggressor!

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.7%, Indie 28.6%, Arcade 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

  57. #57 Champions of Breakfast
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 204 reviews2016
    Dev: Pirate Software
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A fast-paced arcade shooter breakfast-hell.

    Why similar: Difficult 29.6%, Action 28%, Indie 23.1%, Arcade 19.2%

  58. #58 Really Big Sky
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,890 reviews2012
    Dev: Boss BaddiePub: Ripstone
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.5%, Indie 23.1%, Action 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Arcade 9%

  59. #59 Letifer
    54% matchVery Positive82% of 77 reviews2026
    Dev: Third Spirit Games
    Windows

    Take on the demonic threat as Letifer in an action-packed mix of twin-stick shooter, roguelite, and survivors-like gameplay. Gun through brutal Rituals, shape your build with powerful upgrades, and return to base for lasting upgrades to your character and gear.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 54.6%, Difficult 24.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Action 9.7%

Story of a Cube cover art

Games Like Story of a Cube

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
Loading graph...