- #1 Ultimate Starfighter
97% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Michael Allen CooleyPub: Origin Software Development
Windows
An unknown Alien Race has launched a failed attack on Earth Station Alpha and are regrouping! Fight off the incoming fleets, discover where their ships are being constructed, and launch an assault! If Earth Station Alpha is destroyed, the planet will be lost and humanity exterminated.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 6.1%
- #2 Mothership Forever
96% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: ProjectorGames
Windows
Fight against an ever-evolving threat in this skill-based twinstick shooter 14 years in the making.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shooter 9%
- #3 The Mad House Season One
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Crazy Carrot Studios
Windows
Step into The Mad House, a futuristic cyberpunk game show! Battle waves of enemies, conquer unique room challenges, and climb the Leaderboard. Upgrade your gear, master each fight, and earn your place in the legendary Hall of Legends.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 11.7%
- #4 Escape the Kreegan
95% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Entropy Is Software Development
Windows · Linux
Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 9.6%, Space 8.2%
- #5 Acid Web
94% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Text Garden
Windows · Linux
Challenge your reflexes and defend your web from an onslaught of strange creatures to the beat of a dynamic, generative acid techno soundtrack in this all-nonsense arcade-style twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 7%
- #6 Zombie Cubes 2
94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: MayoNinja Games
Windows
Survive relentless waves of Zombie Cubes in this action-packed shooter! Explore redesigned maps, battle unique bosses, uncover secrets, and craft traps to gain the upper hand. Upgrade weapons, collect PowerUps, and compete for the highest score in this fast-paced fight for survival!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 8%
- #7 Stella Voyager
93% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: KESOFTGAMES
Windows
Open World Space Exploring Trading Shmup RPG. Space sheriff fighting outlaws. King of inter planet trade. Investor who contribute to the development of the planets. The choice Is yours.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 8%
- #8 Ignition Arena
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Expedition Games
Windows
Ignition Arena is a free-to-play, fast-paced tactical PvP game where players build and customize ships for intense space battles. Compete in dynamic arenas featuring strategic combat, skill-based mechanics, and extensive ship customization. Outsmart and outgun opponents to claim victory!
Why similar: Space Sim 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.2%, Shooter 8.9%, Military 7%
- #9 Nemesis Galaxy at War
91% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Systemfinity Studios Ltd
Windows
An endless sci-fi asteroid shooter where each level gets harder. Battle enemies, collect upgrades, and survive infinite waves of intense space combat!
Why similar: Space Sim 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 7.8%, Top-Down 6.1%
- #10 Nebula Strike
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: 杨羽灰
Windows
Nebula Strike is a space-themed 2.5D top-down twin-stick shooter game.
Why similar: Space Sim 28%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #11 Cosmic Tank
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Game Masterminds
Windows · Mac
Cosmic Tank is a modern take on the classic game Asteroids. Mine your way to riches! Fight off hostile threats! Upgrade your ship and rent a few helpful drones! Survive epic boss fights!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Space 9.5%
- #12 Parsec Express
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Thulu Games
Windows · Mac
Explore a scientifically grounded version of our solar system in this 2D space adventure. Mine asteroids, fight hostile ships, navigate the cold silence between worlds, and choose your place among rival factions.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 7.1%
- #13 ANIQUILATION
89% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: R-NextPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
Twin Stick Shooter Multiplayer Action Game set in small planets that can be terraformed as you play! in which not only your shoots, but also the enemies and planet environment are your weapon!
Why similar: Space Sim 30.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 6.5%
- #14 Technikiller
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LofiDev
Windows
Technikiller is a sci-fi shooter set inside a mega-factory. Hack in and take control of a hulking mech to blast your way through hordes of killer robots. Fight your way to the core and shut it down.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 7%
- #15 Exovore
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tapzilla
Windows · Linux
EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 11%, Top-Down 6%
- #16 Cloud Cutter
86% matchVery Positive88% of 128 reviews2021
Dev: Just Two ltd.
Windows
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 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 12.9%, Military 8.4%
- #17 Reticent Retribution
87% 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 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shooter 16%, Space 9.6%, Action 8.6%
- #18 Gratuitous Space Shooty Game
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Gratuitous Shooty Game is a hobby space shooter made by the developer of Gratuitous Space Battles, reusing the art from that game :D.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 7.4%
- #19 DRONES AND RUINS
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Threaded Pixel Studios
Windows
Drones & Ruins is a dynamic top down twin stick shooter where you become the intelligence of a scout drone that has agreed to assist an ally pilot reunite with a loved one. You will need to fight hard and anticipate the enemy's next attack so that you can glide into cover before you go up in smoke.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 11.7%
- #20 Alien Wall
84% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Stefan Preuss
Windows · Mac
Alien Wall is a powerful genre mix between a brick breaker and ‘shoot em up’. Modern retro Arcade fun at its best!
Why similar: Space Sim 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Shooter 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Space 10.1%
- #21 Don't PANIC!
82% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: YuTech
Windows
A fast‑paced symphony of destruction where you are always outnumbered. Survival demands constant motion, sharp evasion, and smart arsenal management.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Shooter 10%, Space 8.4%
- #22 Space Out
83% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Vizabee Games LLC
Windows
Space Out blends elements from Breakout, pinball, and a space shooter to provide a unique, fast-paced, and challenging arcade experience.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 13.2%, Space 5%
- #23 Deep Eclipse: New Space Odyssey
82% matchMixed66% of 259 reviews2014
Dev: Ultravision InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Deep Eclipse: New Space Odyssey is the ultimate space thriller in the best tradition of the genre. You're the pilot of a space fighter, accidentally catapulted into a parallel universe populated by hostile alien creatures; and they're not happy to see you! To get out of this hell, do your best, to destroy hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 10.2%, Space 9.2%
- #24 CROSSFIRE II (AMIGA)
81% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: DreamworldsPub: 1999UEM
Windows
Crossfire II is an Retro / Arcade / Top-Down Shooter, originally released in 2002 for the AMIGA. The main part of the game is a classic, fast paced, single player story campaign. Fly different space ships and fight, to save the universe as you know it. Also you get a survival and a local PvP mode.
Why similar: Space Sim 39%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 11.6%, Space 7.8%
- #25 KILL YOUR FRIENDS
81% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: James Robinson
Windows · Mac · Linux
A frantic arena shooter for up to 6 players. Play solo, or battle your pals online. Grab a weapon, don your comically oversized hat & an absurdly mismatched outfit, and KILL YOUR FRIENDS!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #26 Cosmo Strike: Complete Edition
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nikspeaks Pub: Nikspeaks
Windows
In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 11.5%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #27 Halo: Spartan Assault
79% 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 31.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Action 15.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Sci-fi 9%
- #28 GravaVector
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Electric Booty Games
Windows
The solar system is on the brink of collapse! Using powerful alien technology, you must battle enemies, players, and the forces of gravity to escape and survive. Redemption is optional. Survival is not.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 11%
- #29 Asteroids
77% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 13.4%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #30 Galactic Asteroids Patrol
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Noam Toledano
Windows · Mac
Modern, fast-paced, asteroid shooting frenzy!
Why similar: Space Sim 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Action 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Shooter 11.2%
- #31 Son of a Gun
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 141 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 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 11.4%, Military 9.3%
- #32 Messier111
78% 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 38.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 10.9%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #33 Super CosmoJet
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: KingChimp
Windows
Super CosmoJet is a 2D physics-based action space game. Master gravity and your ship's thrust controls to navigate hazardous star systems, on your quest to find your missing father. Each star system is procedurally generated at runtime, so no two play-throughs are the same!
Why similar: Space Sim 27.6%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 14.1%, Space 13.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.5%
- #34 Devileader
76% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #35 cherry blossom fleet
75% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Far East military Co.
Windows
cherry blossom fleet is a 2D shooting game set in the Japanese Navy of World War II.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 16.9%, Military 11.9%, War 8.1%
- #36 GyroGunner
73% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows
An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #37 Where is Earth?
74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Jovano Software
Windows
Where is Earth is a top-down vehicular combat game. Traverse planets, evading threats and obstacles, in search of your crew. Gather resources to assemble upgrades, landing vehicles, space craft, weaponry and support modules to aid you in your fight against an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Space 7.8%
- #38 Girauden Strike Force
75% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Otaku United Studio
Windows
Comedic arcade-style pixel art shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Space Sim 50.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Action 16.3%, 2D 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #39 Gravitators
73% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2021
Dev: Insular Games
Windows
Gravitators is a twin stick shooter game where you pilot ships and complete mission objectives to secure the future of humankind. Defend the Earth and travel through the galaxy to repel a relentless alien invasion.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 9.3%
- #40 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
70% matchVery Positive92% of 764 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 36%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 8.4%
- #41 ARMORED CAVALRY:METALLINE
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SleepyValleyPub: YuHeJiaYi TECH.CO.LTD.
Windows
ARMORED CAVALRY:METALLINE Is a multiplayer action shooting arena game.With Top-down view,and double joystick. Control of dozens of tons of heavy mech. Use weapons and tactics, cooperate with your teammates,and defeat the enemy.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Military 13.3%, Shooter 12.9%, War 9.2%
- #42 Galactic Trooper Armada
74% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Pix Arts
Windows · Mac
All Times Classic Defender Game Revisited in 3D Version
Why similar: Space Sim 40.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Action 12.8%, Space 9.8%, Military 9%
- #43 GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire
73% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: LaPointe Joints
Windows
Sci-fi top-down twin-stick shooter with 9 weapons, 3 alts and secret hidden collectibles!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 11.9%, Space 6.5%
- #44 Nova Rebellion
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Centurion Dragons Studios
Windows
Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 8.5%, Top-Down 8%
- #45 Star Squadron: Student Driver
72% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Mark Arenz
Windows · Mac
A tongue-in-cheek space shooter where your only weapon is a ping pong cannon. Survive 15 levels and you might just earn your pilot's license.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 8.3%
- #46 GalaxIverse II
71% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
Brace yourself for explosive space battles in GalaxIverse II! This intense multi-directional shooter puts you in the pilot's seat against alien fleets and colossal capital ships.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 6.3%
- #47 XenoFeud
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Downforce Games
Windows
XenoFeud is an insane top-down twin-stick arcade alien shooter, where you must survive hordes of alien intruders while defending a mysterious object in space.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 7.9%
- #48 Bug Blast
69% 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 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 8.2%, Top-Down 6%
- #49 Nova Wing II
70% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 9.2%, Space 7.5%
- #50 Orbital Invaders
69% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: Shaggy Dwarf
Windows
3D Sci-Fi arcade Shoot'em up game. Destroy asteroids and aliens. Shoot them all!3D arena shooter with multiple worlds. Spaceship simulator and shmup arcade style game.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.8%, Space 9.1%
- #51 GALACTIC FIELD 《银河领域》
68% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Two Thousand and one entertainment studios
Windows
[ GALACTIC FIELD ] The game story takes place in the distant 24th century future interstellar era, where 3 different factions compete with each other. It supports PVE PVP EVE mode gameplay, and also provides the game's unique squadron fuse mode gameplay and gameplay detail adjustment system.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Military 11.9%, Shooter 10.1%, War 8.5%
- #52 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 9%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #53 Cube Space
69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: INFINITE BRIDGE
Windows
Cube Space is a minimalist arcade Shoot `em Up game set in space. You control a spaceship and your task is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemies and obstacles in your path.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 8.1%
- #54 Starfighter Aces
68% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Adlai Glass
Windows
Massive battles rage in the stars! As a new pilot in the Allied Starfighter Corps, help turn the tide against a ruthless enemy. Hundreds of ships struggle to achieve victory in huge, team-based missions. Shoot down fighters, torpedo star cruisers, and duel famed enemy aces!
Why similar: Space Sim 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Military 8.4%
- #55 Nephenthesys
67% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Let's Dev StudiosPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 8.9%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #56 Ship Fight
70% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: FSG games
Windows
Set sail and battle it out! Fight the unforgiving single-player mode, share your glory with up to four players in cooperative, or turn against your allies in versus. Ready? Ship Fight!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Action 14.9%, Indie 4.2%
- #57 Storm Mined
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Inspired by the cult classic Mine Storm, Storm Mined modernizes arcade space shooting with rogue-lite upgrades and rhythm-based stages.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shooter 11.7%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #58 Galactic Starfire: Squadron
68% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: InScienceGamesPub: Matt Scala
Windows
Galactic Starfire: Squadron is a Future Sci-Fi Space Shooter game set in different environments around the universe. Complete the challenges and stay alive as you progress through the different types of levels.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 13.4%, Space 6.3%
- #59 TAILS GEAR HD
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BLUE&WHITE
Windows
A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Military 16%, Action 8.6%, Shooter 8.4%
- #60 Gunslinger Nova
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: instasiv
Windows
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 8.6%, Top-Down 6.5%