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  1. #1 Hypnogenesis
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Andy Wallace & Allen RileyPub: none
    Windows · Mac

    Hypnogenesis is an experimental video feedback bullet hell game in which arcade gameplay is integrated with the controls of a video synthesizer.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Psychedelic 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Abstract 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 7.8%

  2. #2 ZEROCRON
    96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: T.R.S.
    Windows

    ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Old School 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, 1980s 8.9%

  3. #3 Particulitix
    96% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2026
    Dev: Workshop Geek
    Windows · Linux

    Position smarter than you shoot. Stack rule-breaking upgrades into absurdly powerful runs. An arcade roguelite where Geometry Wars meets Vampire Survivors, and the playfield itself is your weapon.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, 1980s 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.7%

  4. #4 Black Widow: Recharged
    95% matchMostly Positive75% of 53 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend your spider web from an onslaught of bugs in this frenetic revival of the cult classic twin-stick shooter, all while jamming to an infectious original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Psychedelic 14.5%, 1980s 10%, Minimalist 8.9%

  5. #5 LINOVICTUS
    94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: transmutrix
    Windows · Mac

    Fight through waves of enemies across shifting arenas, buy upgrades between stages, invest in new ships, research permanent upgrades between runs, and compete on the global leaderboards in this blood-pumping twin stick shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Abstract 13%, Minimalist 8.5%, Stylized 7.1%

  6. #6 NanoMachina
    94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Lommi Games Oy
    Windows

    Challenging retro twin-stick shooter inspired by old ZX Spectrum games. Defeat all bosses and earn special power-ups before your lives run out.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Abstract 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Minimalist 9.6%, Old School 7.5%

  7. #7 POINT CLOUD
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Moss Rock Studio
    Windows

    A fast-paced, vector-inspired arcade shooter, set in a dark & minimalist galaxy. Blast through hoards of enemies, rack up high-scores, and collect new ships with unique abilities. Climb through the ranks and reclaim your identity.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Abstract 15.3%, Minimalist 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 8.5%

  8. #8 Ogo
    92% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
    Dev: Tubby Turtle Studios
    Windows

    Ogo is an arcade twin-stick shooter where you control yin and yang to defeat your enemies, complete varied levels or just relax in different endless game modes.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Minimalist 9.2%, Arcade 8.7%

  9. #9 Storm Mined
    91% 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 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, 1980s 10.4%, Old School 7.7%

  10. #10 Yars: Recharged
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 124 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Abstract 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, 1980s 8.5%

  11. #11 Centipede: Recharged
    90% matchVery Positive84% of 172 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Abstract 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Psychedelic 11.5%, Arcade 8.8%

  12. #12 Acid Web
    89% 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 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Psychedelic 10.3%, Arcade 7.6%

  13. #13 Basilisk looks into the Mirror
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Projector Studios
    Windows

    Shmup. Unlock. Customise. Experiment. Upgrade. Basilisk. Petrify. Easy.

    Why similar: Abstract 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, 1980s 10.8%, Minimalist 8.9%, 1990's 8.7%

  14. #14 GyroGunner
    88% 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 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, 1980s 9.2%, 1990's 8.3%

  15. #15 Evil Egg
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 723 reviews2025
    Dev: Ivy Sly
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    Blast it all to hell.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Psychedelic 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Abstract 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%

  16. #16 Hyper Bullet
    87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Tony Wang
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Hyper Bullet is a top-down action game replenished with agreeable vaporwave aesthetics, pure joy of combat and gunplay rhythm.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.9%, 1980s 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, 1990's 11.4%, Arcade 6.1%

  17. #17 N-GON
    86% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: quadape
    Windows

    An acid trip back to classic vector arcade action games with the unique bullet magnet mechanic. Dodge ruthless attacks, bend your projectile trajectory, destroy waves of enemies with the massive explosion chains. Die a lot! Then try again and get yourself to top of the leaderboards

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Psychedelic 14.5%, Abstract 14.3%, 1980s 9.6%, Minimalist 8.6%

  18. #18 VCTR
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Enter Grip
    Windows

    Shoot. Dash. Collect. Upgrade. VCTR is a kinetic arcade shooter where two simple actions create countless strategies. Read the field. Choose when to act. And turn the chaotic battlefield into a dance of high-risk, high-reward play.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Abstract 11.5%, Arcade 7.4%, 1980s 6.3%

  19. #19 cyber_serpent
    84% matchPositive94% of 49 reviews2023
    Dev: Q-Bit Digital
    Windows · Mac

    slither and shoot, but don't run out of space! cyber_serpent is an arcade twin-stick shooter combined with snake. compete for a global high score in this modern take on retro classics as you face infinite waves of polygonal enemies.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Abstract 10.9%, Arcade 7.7%

  20. #20 Devastator
    84% matchPositive80% of 20 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 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, 1980s 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 7.9%

  21. #21 ROGUELINE
    83% match9 user reviews90% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Kit Davis
    Windows

    TwIn-stick RogueLike Shoot'em up Action!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Abstract 14%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Psychedelic 10.1%, Minimalist 7.6%

  22. #22 TROID BLASTER 2
    82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
    Windows

    TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 10.3%, 1980s 10.2%, Minimalist 8.9%

  23. #23 打怪! Beat the Mons!
    82% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2021
    Dev: T工作室 T Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    BEAT THE MONS is simple pixel auto shooter. Dodge, shoot, beat all these monsters and earn score! Life is not much else...

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Abstract 12%, Arcade 9.3%

  24. #24 Ore & Ordnance
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Hooley StudiosPub: Hooley Automation
    Windows

    Ore & Ordnance is a Retro styled, Sci-fi, Bullet Hell. Survive endless waves of Pirates, Asteroids and Firestorms. Collect upgrades, complete missions and survive your shift! How long will you last?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.7%, 1990's 8.3%

  25. #25 Neon Shooter
    81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Busy B Studios LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Arcade 11.8%, 1980s 10.8%, Shooter 7.6%

  26. #26 Smokkehed
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tynepunk
    Windows

    Smokkehed is a music driven on-rails shooter set in a beautiful surreal world.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.9%, Psychedelic 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Abstract 11.4%, 1990's 7.9%

  27. #27 Steel Alcimus
    80% matchPositive86% of 43 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 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, 1980s 10.4%, Old School 10%

  28. #28 Protocol Delta
    78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: itsBoats
    Windows

    enemies. orbs. on leaderboards.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.4%, Abstract 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Minimalist 9.1%

  29. #29 Return Home
    79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
    Dev: Verran
    Windows

    Return Home is an abstract horizontal shooter with dynamic levels and metaphorical explosions. The game is randomised and altered according to how well you play.

    Why similar: Psychedelic 20.6%, Abstract 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Minimalist 9%, Arcade 8.8%

  30. #30 Space Maxwell: Arcade
    78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Dreamland Games
    Windows

    Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Psychedelic 14.2%, 1980s 9.5%, Arcade 8.6%

  31. #31 REPULSOR
    77% 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 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, 1980s 12.9%, Old School 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%

  32. #32 Undercroft
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hopper_Works
    Windows

    Under the old forgotten church lies a sprawling crypt, filled with lost histories and abandoned secrets. Search through the forgotten catacombs and uncover the mystery behind it's creation. Maybe you can find out how to save yourself along the way.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Abstract 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Minimalist 9.5%

  33. #33 Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 86 reviews2024
    Dev: Digital Eclipse
    Windows

    42 of the weirdest, trippiest, sheepiest games ever created. Enter the mind of Jeff Minter, the legendary creator of Attack of the Mutant Camels, Gridrunner, and Tempest 2000, in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse.

    Why similar: Psychedelic 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Abstract 13.4%, 1980s 9.4%, Arcade 9.1%

  34. #34 LUMbA: HANGOVER
    76% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Team Lumba
    Windows

    Experience the thrilling aftermath of Lumba's crusade in LUMbA: HANGOVER! The substance has spread to four new victims, led once again by Pal. Together, they will engage in a doomed campaign across their world in this fast-paced, top-down shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Abstract 11.9%, Psychedelic 10.6%

  35. #35 Akka Arrh
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 67 reviews2023
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Abstract 15%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Psychedelic 10.3%, Arcade 8.5%

  36. #36 Neon Souls
    75% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2021
    Dev: Pickles EntertainmentPub: Gorestation
    Windows

    Neon Souls is a Fast-paced Splatformer where you Paint Invisible Platforms with Neon Ink. Everything you do(Walk, Jump, Double Jump, Slide by the Walls) Spray Neon Ink in the Platforms, the game have a lot of Levels and Bosses to be beaten for you Soft and Small Hands.

    Why similar: Psychedelic 22.1%, Abstract 17%, Old School 11.9%, Minimalist 11.4%, 1980s 10.8%

  37. #37 OVERWHELMED
    74% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2023
    Dev: Blukulélé
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Enter the neon world of OVERWHELMED! Fight waves of enemies, using shooting and dashing skills to evade fire. Trigger your special Overdrive ability to defeat enemies more easily. Unlock characters, each with unique abilities and varied arsenal, to discover new gameplay styles.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Psychedelic 14.5%, 1980s 10.7%, Minimalist 8.5%

  38. #38 Exovore
    73% 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 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 7.3%, 1980s 6.9%

  39. #39 Neon Invaders
    73% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Absorb matching enemy fire, unleash devastating burst attacks, and survive escalating waves of neon arcade chaos in this fast-paced reactive shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, 1980s 12.2%, 1990's 9.5%, Arcade 9.1%

  40. #40 PewPew Live
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 79 reviews2022
    Dev: Jean-François Geyelin
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Abstract 15.1%, Minimalist 8.8%, Arcade 8%

  41. #41 VECTORLORD
    74% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2020
    Dev: NerveQuake Software Inc.
    Windows

    A retro-styled shooter that doesn't take itself too seriously. Warp between platforms and Dash through bullets. Beat up your enemies, or blast them away. Juggle your combo, and buy upgrades in the shop. Track down your corpse after you die.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Old School 10.8%, 1990's 9.9%, Arcade 7.6%

  42. #42 GEOTRA
    72% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2023
    Dev: Random
    Windows

    In this colorful twin-stick shooter inspired by 2000's-era Flash games, survive several waves of uniquely deadly enemies with your wits and skill. Choose wisely from a tree of upgrades after each wave to refine your strategy and bring down your foes. Live to see what lies at the end of the horde.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.7%, Abstract 13.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Minimalist 7.9%, 1980s 7.6%

  43. #43 Neon Bricks
    72% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2021
    Dev: William Alves
    Windows

    Neon Bricks is a arcade style game where you can't drop the ball. To reach your goal you need to destroy all the bricks.

    Why similar: 1980s 19.2%, Abstract 13.2%, Minimalist 13.1%, Psychedelic 12.6%, Arcade 12.3%

  44. #44 Mothership Forever
    71% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Old School 7.8%, Arcade 7.2%

  45. #45 Super Blue Square
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: FNDK
    Windows

    Step into the fast-paced world of Super Blue Square, where simplicity meets intense arcade action! In this top-down 2D twin-stick shooter, you'll face waves of relentless enemies in a vibrant, ever-changing battlefield.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Arcade 12%, Minimalist 9.9%, Shooter 7.9%

  46. #46 Illvelo Swamp
    69% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

    Multiple goals. Multiple routes. Multiple endings. Complete missions to unlock new paths in a branching stage layout. As soon as you dip your toes in, you'll find yourself sucked deeper and deeper into this bottomless quagmire of a shmup.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Psychedelic 19.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%

  47. #47 Rainbow Laser Disco Dungeon
    71% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2021
    Dev: Vector HatPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    It is the year 2084. Earth is ruled by evil robots. All music has been outlawed. Dancing is strictly forbidden. Still, in the underground, the beat goes on. Rainbow Laser Disco Dungeon: Half twin stick shooter, half rhythm game, half dungeon crawler. 150% groovy!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.4%, Psychedelic 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 8.3%, Old School 7.7%

  48. #48 Falconet
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Iruka Software
    Windows

    Falconet is a retro-style twin stick shooter with smooth weapon switching and quick reaction gameplay. Travel through unique levels, solve puzzles, and use your diverse arsenal of weapons to efficiently eliminate an army of rogue machines, rescue human survivors, and rack up high scores.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, 1980s 11.3%, 1990's 9.2%, Old School 9%

  49. #49 Ultra Mission™
    70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Gumbo MachinePub: Gumbo Machine, LLC
    Windows · Linux

    Embark on a dangerous investigation in Ultra Mission™, the latest game by Gumbo Machine™. As an agent of the Stellar Exchange Commission, you must traverse the 20 dizzying levels within Otto Labs, each littered with powerful automatons and questionable experiments. This is going to be a blast!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, 1980s 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Old School 10.4%, Arcade 9%

  50. #50 kosmickop
    70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: megaeggz
    Windows

    In a post apocalyptic wasteland a jerboa is impersonating a police officer, much to the chagrin of a shadowy evil organisation.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Abstract 13.6%, Psychedelic 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%

  51. #51 Moose Life
    69% matchVery Positive98% of 101 reviews2020
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.
    Windows

    Moose Life is a trippy, psychedelic trance shooter. Created in the style of a 1980s arcade game, Moose Life offers you an exhilarating ride into the trance zone. Spectacular shooty action and a top techno soundtrack will raise your mood. If you have VR, immerse yourself for greater satisfaction.

    Why similar: Psychedelic 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Abstract 16.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Colorful 7.1%

  52. #52 KILL YOUR FRIENDS
    69% 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 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Old School 8.6%, Arcade 7.5%

  53. #53 Explaining every string
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: chelovekbeznika
    Windows

    No online, no services, no DLCs, no open-world, no rogulike, no roguelite, no metroidvania, no backtracking. Can't say "no god" cause god participate in one of boss fights. Not on your side. It's just straight line from start to finish. And skill required to get through it. Party like 1989.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Old School 11.6%, 1980s 10.7%, Arcade 8.6%

  54. #54 Colleccct
    66% matchPositive76% of 21 reviews2026
    Dev: middlepattern
    Windows

    There is no you. There is no me. There is only collect. Colleccct is a 1-hour incremental odyssey of rhythmic destruction. Shatter abstract shapes into glowing orbs to feed a real-time upgrade stack. Evolution never pauses. Relax and let the orbs flow!

    Why similar: Psychedelic 16.7%, Abstract 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, 1980s 11.9%, 1990's 10%

  55. #55 Crisis Island
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Webster Entertainment Ltd
    Windows

    Crisis Island is a fast paced, top down, pixel art, twin-stick shooter that takes inspiration from Time Crisis, Shock Troopers, and 80s action movies!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, 1980s 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, 1990's 12.6%, Old School 11.7%

  56. #56 Bombyx
    68% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: ParticleStorm
    Windows

    Psychedelic shmup zones with Gravatar & ZeroG! Fast, fluid, comfortable movement. Challenging enemies, met with powerful weapons. Sandbox gameplay at your own pace. With colorful graphics, interactive music, VR & Controller support.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Psychedelic 15.9%, Abstract 15.4%, Arcade 8.6%

  57. #57 Undercroft Warriors
    65% matchMostly Positive78% of 539 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 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Old School 8.8%, Arcade 7.6%

  58. #58 The Power Latch Kid
    67% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Lazy Brain Games
    Windows

    Play as the Power Latch Kid in this classic arcade style twin-stick shump! Enjoy the complex gameplay experience of physics melding with shooting anarchy! How long can you stand to dwell within the crushing madness of the Amalgotron?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Abstract 22%, Psychedelic 17%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.1%, Atmospheric 5.6%

  59. #59 Gridform
    67% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Sherbb
    Windows

    Fight in an arcade arena against tons of enemies with weaknesses to be exploited. Progress through a campaign of 75+ levels each presenting a new challenge with different win and fail conditions. Gameplay so tight and colorful it will bring tears to your eyes.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.2%, Psychedelic 19.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Old School 8.4%, Top-Down Shooter 7.1%

  60. #60 Nebula Warrior
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Saiko14
    Windows

    Nebula Warrior is a fast-paced arcade space shooter, a 15–20 minute action-driven experience designed like a high-intensity road trip through space. It evolves from a classic top-down shooter into a full 3D jet-style space combat, blending nostalgia with modern intensity.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, 1980s 12.2%, Arcade 10.7%, 1990's 9.7%

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