Games Like Ultratron

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 43.8%, Arcade 12.1%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same high-octane, twin-stick arcade intensity with modern visual flair.

Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Robots 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, arena-based combat with a similar focus on frantic movement and tactical positioning.

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 46.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Action 8.3%, Local Co-Op 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive twin-stick shooter that shares the hypnotic, neon-drenched arcade aesthetic of Ultratron.

A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.

Why similar: Sci-fi 44.7%, Robots 42.5%, Indie 9.3%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tight twin-stick controls with roguelike progression, offering a similarly addictive loop of upgrades and combat.

Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.

Why similar: Arcade 17.3%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Action 15.3%, Retro 14.3%, Indie 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers, this game shares the distinct retro-arcade DNA and tactical robot-combat feel.

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Local Co-Op 18%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Action 9.9%, Indie 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a challenging, fast-paced top-down shooter experience that rewards quick reflexes and strategic movement.

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 32.1%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Action 8.4%, Retro 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends twin-stick shooting with dungeon-crawling elements, maintaining the arcade-action spirit found in Ultratron.

A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 12.3%, Indie 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the frantic, single-screen arcade action with a focus on clearing waves of enemies.

Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 7.3%, Bullet Hell 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-energy twin-stick shooter that focuses on maintaining flow and achieving high scores in arena settings.

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 21.3%, Arcade 17%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Retro 12.6%, Sci-fi 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed arcade shooter that focuses on simple, addictive gameplay loops.

Tachyon Project is a dual stick shooter heavily inspired by classic shoot'em ups. We’ve combined many unique enemy types, a large variety of weapons and power-ups with innovative gameplay to ensure a long lasting challenge and discovery at every new level.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Action 14.8%, Arcade 13.1%, Indie 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished twin-stick shooter that emphasizes wave-based combat and arcade-style scoring mechanics.

Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Arcade 16.8%, Retro 13.8%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a fast-paced, retro-inspired arcade experience that prioritizes high scores and quick rounds.

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.7%, Robots 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Arcade 8%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a vibrant, retro-futuristic aesthetic and fast-paced arcade action that feels right at home with Ultratron.

Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Arcade 12.5%, Robots 9.2%, Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of a classic arcade shooter that focuses on fast, reflex-based combat.

Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.3%, Local Co-Op 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Action 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, screen-filling action with a similar arcade-style progression and weapon-upgrade system.

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 43.4%, Arcade 18%, Retro 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Bullet Hell 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: The classic title that defined the modern twin-stick genre, sharing the same hypnotic, minimalist arcade appeal.

Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Arcade 17.5%, Retro 8.8%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic top-down shooter that features high-quality visuals and satisfying upgrade systems.

Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Arcade 16.8%, Retro 11.1%, Action 9.9%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic arcade shooters that features intense combat and a nostalgic retro aesthetic.

A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.3%, Local Co-Op 22.4%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Action 7.9%, Shooter 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that adds a layer of destructibility and roguelite progression to the classic twin-stick formula.

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 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 9.8%, Robots 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a straightforward, action-packed arcade shooter experience with a focus on classic gameplay mechanics.

A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Arcade 21.2%, Retro 20.6%, Action 15.4%, Indie 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, retro-styled arcade shooter that emphasizes reflex-based combat and score chasing.

ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Retro 23.7%, Robots 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern top-down shooter that captures the essence of classic arcade action with crisp, pixel-art visuals.

Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Action 9.1%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic shoot-em-up mechanics with modern arcade sensibilities for a fast and challenging experience.

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 37%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Retro 7.5%, Shooter 5.6%

Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Action 20.7%, Arcade 15.3%, Indie 14.3%, Retro 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, neon-styled arena shooter that focuses on pure, high-intensity survival gameplay.

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Indie 15.9%, Action 10.7%, Arcade 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a chaotic and fast-paced shoot-em-up experience with a wide variety of enemies and arcade-style challenges.

CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Local Co-Op 7.3%, Retro 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter that emphasizes movement and precise positioning during intense combat.

Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Local Co-Op 10%, Robots 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythmic, high-energy twin-stick shooter that challenges players to survive increasingly difficult waves of enemies.

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.3%, Arcade 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Indie 13%, Action 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A frantic, twin-stick arcade shooter that focuses on overwhelming enemy waves and high-score chasing.

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Retro 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Retro 15.3%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A simple yet addictive arcade shooter that pays homage to classic space-themed titles.

Ultionus is a love-letter to the home computer arcade games of the late 80s and early 90s, with colorful 2D visuals, catchy chiptune music by the legendary Jake 'Virt' Kaufman, and 7 stages of hard-as-nails gameplay.

Why similar: Retro 32.7%, Action 14%, Arcade 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!

Why similar: Action 27.8%, Indie 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Retro 16.1%, Sci-fi 9.9%

Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Arcade 14.6%, Retro 12.7%, Action 9.3%

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Arcade 13.4%, Retro 10.8%, Shooter 6.5%

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 32.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Retro 12.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Sci-fi 6.1%

Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Arcade 6.4%, Bullet Hell 6.3%, Local Co-Op 6.3%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Retro 17.9%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 9.3%

A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Arcade 14%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Meltdown is a tactical arcade shooter featuring both singleplayer and intense online multiplayer. Become the most skilled soldier, choose your weapons, get the best upgrades, buckle up and start your mission. Be careful, each enemy has it’s own combat style, special AI and gear. Adapt to them to survive!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Action 21.6%, Arcade 16.4%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Indie 14.5%

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 39%, Action 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Indie 14.1%, Arcade 12.8%

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Retro 18.9%, Arcade 18%, Action 11.2%, Indie 9.3%

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 34.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Robots 9.3%, Retro 6.7%

Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Retro 21.3%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

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 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Retro 13%, Action 9.9%

A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 9.7%, Indie 7.9%

Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Arcade 11%, Action 10.9%, Indie 8.2%, Retro 5.7%

"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid

Why similar: Action 28.9%, Indie 21.8%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Shooter 10.6%

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 23.1%, Action 13%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Retro 17.4%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 10.2%, Sci-fi 7.9%

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 27.3%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Retro 10.5%, Action 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%

The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Arcade 21.7%, Retro 19.5%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Action 11.1%

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 25%, Retro 23.9%, Arcade 22%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 9%

Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Action 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Indie 12.2%, Shooter 11.7%

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 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Retro 12.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Retro 11%, Local Co-Op 8.9%

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: Retro 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Arcade 14%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action 9.1%

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Arcade 21.7%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Action 5.3%, Local Co-Op 4.3%