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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell.

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Trigonarium is a hardcore twin-stick shooter for fans of challenging arcade gaming. Fight your way through multitudes of enemy formations in constantly shifting battle arenas to face the colossal level bosses.

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 78 reviews
Released: 2015-08-31
Developer: Kimmo Lahtinen
Publisher: Kimmo Factor Oy
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 94%

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    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 47.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 29%, Shooter 5.7%, Difficult 5.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.4%

  56. #56 Aaero2
    63% matchVery Positive92% of 77 reviews2024
    Dev: Mad FellowsPub: Wired Productions
    Windows

    Tune into Aaero2 - a heart-pounding rhythm-shooter with 20 stunning alien worlds, each powered by a legendary Monstercat track. Trace ribbons of light, unleash devastating firepower, and conquer colossal bosses! Play solo or co-op and feel every beat as you fight to the soundtrack.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47%, Local Co-Op 32.2%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 7.1%, Action 2.5%

  57. #57 Dead End Job
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 139 reviews2019
    Dev: Ant Workshop Ltd
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Dead End Job sends you into a madcap, Ren & Stimpy-esque world to bust up ghosts. It’s a procedurally generated, couch co-op, twin-stick shooter that straps a vacuum pack to your back and puts a plasma blaster in your hand. For you, it’s just another day in the office.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 36.8%, Top-Down Shooter 28.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.7%, Action 5.1%

  58. #58 Null Vector
    66% matchVery Positive96% of 269 reviews2018
    Dev: Optical Override
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Trade. Gamble. Fight! Test your arcade chops in Null Vector, a twin-stick shooter rogue-lite. Discover and experiment with thousands of weapon combinations, take strategic advantage of machines to trade and gamble for new ship parts, and unleash your own bullet hell upon the Final Boss!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.5%, Local Co-Op 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Arcade 6.6%, Difficult 4.9%

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