- #1 Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo
97% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Bare Knuckle Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
The definitive 'Turbo Edition' of the easy to play hard to master space blaster. Bringing more game modes, ships, challenges, upgradable power-ups and frantic retro space blasting fun than ever before. Alone or in co-op you’ll keep coming back to unlock ships, upgrade weapons and beat your high-score.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 13.6%, Local Co-Op 10%, Top-Down Shooter 8.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.8%, Arena Shooter 7.7%
- #2 Polygoneer
96% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%, Action 9.7%, Casual 9.6%
- #3 Overrun
96% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Total Involve
Windows
Fight through immense waves of enemies and test yourself in this difficult, top-down shooter. Swap between short and long-range weapons to tackle any situation. Unlock and upgrade dozens of weapon combinations to customize your loadout. How long can you survive before you get OVERRUN!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 12.4%, Action 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Arena Shooter 11%, Casual 10.7%
- #4 Devastation - Annihilate the Alien Race
95% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Myke WillsPub: Enfenyx Games
Windows
Devastation - Annihilate the Alien Race, is a 2D, dual stick shoot em' up, bullet hell, arcade game. Tear up hordes of aliens with skill based game play, bombs & upgrades to obliterate everything!. Gun down 11 massive bosses, bank insane score on the leaderboards & overcome clouds of enemy fire.
Why similar: Action 18.4%, Indie 13.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.1%, Casual 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%
- #5 Iron Fisticle
94% matchVery Positive84% of 513 reviews2014
Dev: Confused PelicanPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A modern take on the classic arcade arena shooter. Taking inspiration from an entire generation of action games, Iron Fisticle builds on classic titles like Gauntlet and Robotron while adding over 100 collectible items, an RPG style upgrade system and local multiplayer.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Arena Shooter 12.2%
- #6 Viper Attack
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Gillsoft
Windows
Inspired by classic arcade games, Viper Attack is a fast, addictive arcade shoot-up! Master the challenge and fight your way through many brutal levels
Why similar: Action 16%, Casual 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Indie 11.6%
- #7 REPULSOR
93% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: TOITAN
Windows
REPULSOR is a challenging 360° Retro Arcade Shoot 'em Up featuring a color-switching gameplay mechanic.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.3%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Score Attack 10.7%
- #8 XenoFeud
92% 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 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Score Attack 9.7%, Space 7.9%
- #9 Storm Mined
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Score Attack 9.8%, 1980s 8.7%
- #10 Unexpected Sequence
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Breach Studio
Windows
Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Action 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Indie 11.8%
- #11 Cycle 28
89% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Flight 9.1%, Score Attack 8.6%
- #12 Solaroids
88% 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 17.5%, Arena Shooter 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Score Attack 8.8%
- #13 Vector Assault 2
90% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: WizByte Games
Windows
Annihilate waves of enemies in this enhanced sequel with better visuals and improved twin stick shooter gameplay.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.2%, Retro 11.3%, Casual 9.6%, Arcade 8.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.7%
- #14 ULTRABUGS
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vlambeer's ULTRABUGS is a fast-paced high-score game in which you fight endless space bugs that split up into MORE space bugs as you fight and defeat them.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.3%, Arena Shooter 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Bullet Hell 8.9%
- #15 Devastator
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: RadiangamesPub: 2Awesome Studio
Windows
Devastator is a retro-modern arcade twin-stick shooter. Featuring spectacular, fluid visuals (with 4k and 120hz+ support), heart-pounding music and sound, and intuitive, intense, and varied gameplay, Devastator is the ultimate twin-stick shooter for people who love twin-stick shooters!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Score Attack 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, 1980s 9.3%
- #16 Tiger Fighter 1931 Tora!Tora!
87% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: TigerQiuQiu
Windows
This is a shoot em up game , In this game the player combats a large number of enemies by shooting at them, the game is set in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression,off the air of the North Eastern Province.
Why similar: Flight 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Action 11.9%, 1980s 11.4%
- #17 THUNDER STRIKER
85% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, 1980s 11.8%, Retro 10.7%, Bullet Hell 8.8%
- #18 Really Big Sky
86% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.9%, Indie 15.1%, Action 11.3%, Space 11.2%
- #19 Exphelius: Arena
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Pharazen Studios
Windows · Mac
Prove yourself and earn your wings in the Exphelius Championships - a reckless bloodsport of vehicular mayhem across the galaxy Exphelius. Win matches across multiple game modes to earn cash and new parts, upgrade your ships or buy new ones, and claim your way to the top.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Space 7.7%
- #20 Space Wars
84% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Star Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Wars is an exciting 2D space shooter. It has tons of powerups, tons of action, and tons of hardcore gameplay!
Why similar: Action 15.9%, Casual 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Indie 11.5%
- #21 Space Smash
82% matchVery Positive89% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
A retro-style, fast-paced, and addictive shoot 'em up. A throwback to the classic arcade games of the 80s. Great for playing while waiting in line for another game. 🎮 (shmup)
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Arena Shooter 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%, Score Attack 9.6%
- #22 Chippy
81% matchVery Positive91% of 1,169 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 17.9%, Arena Shooter 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Score Attack 8.9%
- #23 Incandescent 2
83% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Stephen Crabb
Windows
Incandescent 2 is a retro inspired fast paced twin stick shooter that will challenge you the longer you play. Pilot your ship and defeat the many waves of enemies in your way. Challenge your friends to beat your score in the Steam Leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Action 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Indie 13.8%, Retro 8.8%
- #24 Neon Fighter
81% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Score Attack 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Bullet Hell 10.5%
- #25 Starfighter Neon
82% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Retro 8%
- #26 Ultratron
79% 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 26.7%, Local Co-Op 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Action 11.4%, Retro 11.4%
- #27 Graceful Explosion Machine
80% matchPositive81% of 47 reviews2017
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Skillfully pilot the Graceful Explosion Machine, a fighter ship armed with a ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued uncharted planets, fighting an alien armada to find a way home.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Action 16.5%, Indie 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Arena Shooter 9.9%
- #28 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
79% 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 30.6%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Retro 9.5%, Arcade 9%
- #29 Cyberhunt
78% matchVery Positive85% of 2,639 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 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 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, 1980s 8.8%, Space 8.1%
- #30 Blasteron
78% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Bunny on Caffeine LLC
Windows · Linux
Dash attack and blast swarms of enemy ships in this boss fight centered insane bullet hell frenzy. Combined with a heavy metal sound track and a hardcore difficulty curve, this twin stick arcade space shooter will definitely bring out the Shoot 'em Up beast in you.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Action 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Indie 14.3%, Space 10.3%
- #31 Tiger Fighter 1931
77% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: TigerQiuQiu
Windows
This is a shoot em up game , In this game the player combats a large number of enemies by shooting at them, the game is set in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression,off the air of the North Eastern Province.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Flight 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, 1980s 12.6%, Action 11.9%
- #32 Iron Crypticle
76% matchVery Positive84% of 120 reviews2017
Dev: Confused PelicanPub: TIKIPOD
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
IRON CRYPTICLE is an arcade twin-stick dungeon shooter with RPG elements for 1 to 4 players LOCAL CO-OP! A mysterious, malevolent force has abducted Cryptonia’s princess – along with the king’s royal golden treasures (shaped curiously like large foodstuffs...). Kingsguard to the rescue!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Arena Shooter 12.5%, Action 10.7%
- #33 Steel Alcimus
76% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Score Attack 9.7%, Bullet Hell 9.7%
- #34 Never Not Shooting
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Hand Cannon Games
Windows
Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Action 9.3%
- #35 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
74% 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 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Action 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
- #36 HYPER METEOR
73% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows · Mac
YOU ARE LOST IN SPACE! ALL WEAPONS ARE DOWN! Survive by ramming your ship into meteors and hostile forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arena Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11%
- #37 Nex Machina
73% 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 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Local Co-Op 9.2%
- #38 Asteroids Millennium
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Geoff Nagy
Windows · Linux
A modern spin on an old classic! Asteroids Millennium provides exciting new game play without departing from the feel of its predecessors. Collect power-ups, dodge threats, and blast away at asteroids and enemies alike in this survival game that is truly fun to play.
Why similar: Action 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Casual 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Score Attack 10.6%
- #39 Super Bit Blaster XL
71% 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 15.6%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Score Attack 9.7%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, 1980s 8.6%
- #40 Vector Assault
75% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2015
Dev: WizByte Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Vector Assault is a fast paced twin stick shooter where you have to survive a onslaught of enemy attackers.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.4%, Retro 12%, Casual 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%
- #41 Neckbeards: Basement Arena
74% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Soiree Games
Windows
Based on classic arcade games like Robotron 2084, Neckbeards is non-stop action for one or two players with an epic soundtrack and a taste for psychedelia. NEW in 2023: THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%, Retro 8.4%
- #42 GyroGunner
71% matchPositive100% of 15 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 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Score Attack 10.1%, 1980s 8.2%
- #43 Nova Wing II
73% matchMixed67% of 12 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 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Action 9.3%, Bullet Hell 8.8%
- #44 Exovore
70% 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%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 11%, 1980s 5.5%
- #45 Shapefighter
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: oatware
Windows · Linux
Shapefighter is an arcade-style, twin-stick shooter where you blast through 5 stages of pure shape onslaught. Shoot and dodge shapes that will swarm you in a ever-changing formations. Defeat all 5 bosses and take down the shape invasion!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Score Attack 13.8%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Space 8%
- #46 COLORNOVA
67% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Malachite Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
A color matching space shooter about saving your home planet from total destruction!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.5%, Space 13.8%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Action 9%
- #47 Curved Space
70% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2021
Dev: Only By Midnight Ltd.Pub: Maximum Games
Windows
Curved Space is an intense arcade-style twin-stick shooter that takes the classic formula and plunges it into the weirdest reaches of space. Battle cosmic space-invading spiders across curved landscapes where bullets hug the terrain while the horizon drops sharply out of sight.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Arena Shooter 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Score Attack 10.2%, Space 8.8%
- #48 Enfora Star
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Haapa Games
Windows · Linux
Enfora Star station is being overrun! Pilot your spacecraft and deploy defenses to survive droid swarms - but every purchase costs precious score points. Will you risk everything for maximum points or play it safe? Master the ultimate arcade challenge!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Score Attack 10.4%, Bullet Hell 9.1%
- #49 Polygon Attack
69% matchVery Positive88% of 268 reviews2016
Dev: Magnolia Art
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Space 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
- #50 Beyond The Heavens
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Zane Games
Windows
Beyond The Heavens is a arcade style shoot-em-up where you take control of a ship seeking to reach the destination that calls out to it. The journey will take place across several worlds including Heaven and Hell!
Why similar: Action 19%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Indie 13.7%, Space 11.9%
- #51 Ion Assault
72% matchMixed69% of 181 reviews2010
Dev: CoreplayPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In ION ASSAULT players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! GAMEPLAY WITH A TWIST: By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, ION ASSAULT adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Action 20.7%, Casual 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Indie 14.1%
- #52 Death Carnival
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Furyion Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get ready for Death Carnival. Intense Top-Down Shooter with multi-elevation combat. Easy to start, thrilling to watch. Over a dozen characters with unique attacks and story. Adrenaline-fueled combat in singleplayer, online co-op, or competitive PvP.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, Action 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Arena Shooter 10.7%
- #53 Super Space Serpent SE
68% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Petrus-GamesPub: Verenigde Producties.vzw
Windows
80's vector style Twin stick action with a booming soundtrack and permadeath.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Score Attack 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Retro 9.5%, 1980s 8.7%
- #54 SpinWave Survivors
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Pir8Pete
Windows
Spinwave Survivors is a fast-paced survival shooter with roguelike elements. Scoot, shoot and boost your way through hordes of drones as you upgrade your weapons and unlock new abilities, all while attempting to survive the chaos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.9%, Score Attack 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.1%
- #55 WE ARE DOOMED
68% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2015
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows · Mac
WE ARE DOOMED is a twin-stick shooter where you zap polygon baddies with an absurdly overpowered laserbeam. Dive head-first into the action with reckless ambition, charge the SUPERBEAM, and zap everything out of existence in an instant.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.9%, Action 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%, Arena Shooter 8.7%
- #56 Mobile Astro
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 182 reviews2016
Dev: Raxasoft Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Action 20.2%, Retro 12.7%, Indie 8.3%
- #57 Raging Blasters 2
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Action 13.5%, Casual 11.9%, Score Attack 11.1%, Local Co-Op 9.2%
- #58 Death Ray Manta SE
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 218 reviews2015
Dev: The Future Of VideogamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Death Ray Manta is an arcade game where you shoot lasers to kill bad guys, flash lights at yourself and move to the next screen to do it all over again. Sorry, no T-Rex.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Action 14.3%, Arena Shooter 13.3%, Indie 10.4%
- #59 PuPaiPo Space Deluxe
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: BolHut
Windows · Linux
Hop into your spaceship and battle waves of opponents in your journey to find the legendary space pizza! Now 100% more Deluxe than ever!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Local Co-Op 8.5%
- #60 Kalzor: 2000
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Roley Games
Windows
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Space 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Retro 9.6%