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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Twin Stick Shooter, Local Co-Op.

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  1. #1 Dual Core
    97% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2016
    Dev: Gray Fin Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    A vibrant, futuristic, twin-stick style, co-op, action adventure for 1-4 players. Battle through a world of explosive robotic mayhem - Add a generous helping of sci-fi intrigue, and a dash of RPG ELEMENTS!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.6%, Local Co-Op 20.7%, Local Multiplayer 15.8%, Action 15.3%, Indie 10.7%

  2. #2 Fragmental
    96% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2017
    Dev: Ruffian Games
    Windows

    An intense competitive and co-operative, couch-play multiplayer twin-stick shooter with some of the fastest and most frantic gameplay around. It’s a single screen, explosive arcade blast of fun where the weapons and arenas are deadly and the rivalry is fierce.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.1%, Action 19.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.8%, Indie 11.2%, Multiplayer 10.4%

  3. #3 Ages of Mages: The last keeper
    96% matchMostly Positive79% of 193 reviews2019
    Dev: YFC games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Take the princess back! Ages of Mages: The Last Keeper is the perfect TPS beat 'em up game for a great weekend on your couch with family and friends.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Local Multiplayer 19.9%, Action 11.8%, Indie 10.8%

  4. #4 Tinertia
    95% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2015
    Dev: Candescent GamesPub: Candescent & Section
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Action-platformer set on a dying planet. Main protagonist - Weldon - must climb a vast expanse of ruins and tackle deadly sentient machines if he hopes to survive.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 58.9%, Action 23.8%, Indie 17.3%

  5. #5 B.C.E.
    94% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2017
    Dev: Blue Drop Games
    Windows

    Before Common Era (B.C.E.) is a top-down multiplayer action game set in the Stone Age. Brandish prehistoric weapons and face off against your enemies across a variety of prehistoric environments. Smash, sock, and skewer your way to the top of the food chain in B.C.E.!

    Why similar: Action 33.7%, Local Multiplayer 27.4%, Indie 25.1%, Multiplayer 13.8%

  6. #6 Resistance is Fruitile
    94% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2019
    Dev: PhasePixel
    Windows · Mac

    Resistance is Fruitile is a challenging retro twin stick shooter with co-op play that's jam-packed with sinister fruit monsters and plenty of firepower to take them on!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.1%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Action 11.7%, Indie 9.2%

  7. #7 AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department
    93% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2016
    Dev: Blazing BadgerPub: mamor games
    Windows

    Enter the AI universe and fight evil AIs with a variety of weapons and modifications. AIPD is a top-down coop twin-stick shooter where you can enjoy thousands of possible combinations of enemy and arena permutations that give you an unprecedented and nearly unlimited arcade experience.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32%, Local Co-Op 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Action 15.1%, Indie 11.6%

  8. #8 Iron Crypticle
    91% 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 24%, Local Co-Op 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Action 10.2%, Top-Down 7.3%

  9. #9 Galaxy Champions TV
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 121 reviews2018
    Dev: aQuadiun
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Galaxy Champions TV is a super intense top-down closed arena shooter game inspired by the classic arcade game Smash TV. Get powerful weapons and power-ups, kill huge amounts of enemies, level up, unlock upgrades and beat all the bosses to become the champion of the most violent TV show of all time!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.5%, Local Co-Op 19%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Action 13%, Indie 9.5%

  10. #10 Super Raft Boat Together
    89% matchVery Positive83% of 225 reviews2023
    Dev: Shattered Journal GamesPub: Brace Yourself Games
    Windows · Mac

    The world's been flooded. All you have left is your Super Raft Boat… and your friends! Work together to expand your raft while fending off the strangely violent (and wealthy??) creatures of the sea in this multiplayer roguelike shooter. Will your crew survive and reach the Final Island?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%, Top-Down 6.9%

  11. #11 ArchRobo - Robotic Annihilation
    90% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2017
    Dev: Ameet Sharma
    Windows

    This is ArchRobo, a top-down shooter. Featuring incredible visuals, 28 intense levels ranging from easy to incredibly challenging, with 5 large Bosses, dozens of enemies, and a plethora of creative weapons such as the Laser Sword, and Juggernaut power-up.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Action 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Indie 11.6%

  12. #12 Iron Fisticle
    89% 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 26.6%, Local Co-Op 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Action 9.7%, Top-Down 7.9%

  13. #13 Renegade Ops
    88% matchVery Positive85% of 2,839 reviews2011
    Dev: Avalanche StudiosPub: SEGA
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Blast your way through enemy lines to defeat Inferno, a madman intent on global domination. Destruction just got awesome.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.8%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Action 15.6%, Top-Down 9.9%, Arcade 8.8%

  14. #14 Meltdown
    86% matchVery Positive85% of 822 reviews2014
    Dev: Phenomenon Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    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: Action 25.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Indie 16.5%, Arcade 11%

  15. #15 Demon's Crystals
    87% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 reviews2016
    Dev: Byte4GamesPub: BadLand Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Demon's Crystals is a frenetic twin stick shooter where you guide the Urican demons through countless hazards in order to restore peace to the world. A variety of weapons and power-ups will help you defeat the massive enemy hordes.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.8%, Action 25.2%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Indie 18.3%

  16. #16 Superstition BlackCat
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: LUDO Thinking
    Windows

    A roguelite where superstitions take shape as items! Face enemies, collect drops with negative effects that can be traded for advantages. Explore always different rooms, with challenges inspired by beliefs that make us think twice before taking a risk.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%, Action 7.3%

  17. #17 Dead End Job
    84% matchMostly Positive74% of 133 reviews2019
    Dev: Ant Workshop LtdPub: Headup
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    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 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Action 20%, Indie 11.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 9.6%

  18. #18 Guns N' Boxes
    82% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2022
    Dev: LightArrow Games
    Windows · Mac

    Guns N’ Boxes is a top-down single screen arena-style multiplayer shooter where you shoot boxes, get random weapons and use them to blast everything that moves! Choose your favorite character and duke it out with rifles, hot dog launchers, rail guns, arrows and tons of other weapons.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Action 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 15.3%, Indie 12.3%

  19. #19 Trigger Fever
    81% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
    Dev: RotcivPub: Rotstudio
    Windows

    Engage in chaotic multiplayer battles in Trigger Fever, a top-down shooter party game. Crush foes solo or with friends, wielding 50+ unique weapons. Show off skills, tactically dominate, and embrace the crazy onslaught!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Action 7.6%

  20. #20 SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance
    84% matchMixed57% of 30 reviews2015
    Dev: Brainshape GamesPub: BA Productions LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance is a cooperative twin-stick shooter that features a variety of complementing ship classes to choose from. Upgrade your ships, defeat hundreds of enemies, save the galaxy all with some friends from the comfort of your couch.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Action 7.8%, Arcade 6.2%

  21. #21 Nom Nom Apocalypse
    82% matchMixed68% of 37 reviews2020
    Dev: Deadleaf Games
    Windows

    Nom Nom Apocalypse is a twinstick shooter set in a post-apocalyptic city plagued by mutant food monstrosities.Shoot! dodge and OUTLAST the plague of greasy beasts and candy creatures that lurk around every unknown corner.

    Why similar: Action 24.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.5%, Indie 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Local Co-Op 13.2%

  22. #22 Exterminators of Saturn
    78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Violence in Video Games
    Windows

    A top down, twin stick shooter inspired by classic retro arcade games with loads of enemies, fast paced bullet hell combat, big boss battles and tons of bullets.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Top-Down 10.4%, Action 8.7%

  23. #23 Reviser
    81% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: HyperNovaSoft
    Windows

    'Reviser' is a top-down twin stick shooter with RPG / Treasure Hunter-like elements. Your mission is to explore with the team members, get various weapons with random parameters and conquer all areas.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Action 23%, Indie 17.7%

  24. #24 Beat The Machine: Rebooted
    79% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: Sanguine Studios
    Windows

    In this top down twin-stick shooter, help Sector VIII defend themselves from T.O.M. Play as Damon, the cocky cadet, willing to aid Pete, Logan and Syncopia in saving their home from total destruction. Choose from a variety of 60+ Radical Skills to defeat the incoming viral attacks across 20+ levels.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Action 17.4%, Indie 12.7%, Top-Down 9.7%

  25. #25 Tower 57
    80% matchMixed64% of 814 reviews2017
    Dev: PixwerkPub: 11 bit studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Tower 57 is a fast-paced neo-retro shooter where cooperation is as important as your ammo capacity. As a member of an extraordinary task force fight your way through a dieselpunk megatower and uncover its hidden secrets.

    Why similar: Action 25%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.3%, Indie 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Local Co-Op 13.1%

  26. #26 Aplowcalypse
    79% matchMostly Positive76% of 67 reviews2016
    Dev: Biodrone Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Snow Plows vs Aliens: 4 player, local co-op chaos

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 34.3%, Local Multiplayer 22.8%, Action 18.6%, Indie 13.7%, Top-Down 10.7%

  27. #27 Xeno Crisis
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 209 reviews2019
    Dev: Bitmap Bureau
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Action 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

  28. #28 The Last Stand at Camp Zombie
    76% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2024
    Dev: Sweet Dreams Studio
    Windows

    Face hungry zombies and explore the hidden secrets of the campsite while working together with a friend in local multiplayer. The tension is high and every bullet counts - will you be able to survive until you escape?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.2%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Top-Down 7.5%

  29. #29 Monsters!
    78% matchPositive85% of 33 reviews2016
    Dev: QuadraTron Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Monsters! is a dual stick shooter with a retro feel complete with pixel art and leaderboards to achieve that good ol’ arcade feel.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.5%, Action 26.5%, Indie 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%, 2D 5.4%

  30. #30 Pocky & Rocky Reshrined
    74% matchVery Positive89% of 245 reviews2023
    Dev: Winning Entertainment Group Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Action 18.3%, Local Multiplayer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%

  31. #31 Crimsonland
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 3,083 reviews2014
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Action 11%, Top-Down 10.3%

  32. #32 Chompy Chomp Chomp
    77% matchMixed70% of 563 reviews2014
    Dev: Utopian World of Sandwiches
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Chompy Chomp Chomp is a game where people of all ages, tastes and skills can play together, and enjoy themselves on a level playing field. Play with your friends/kids/boss/gran, lose your inhibitions, shout and scream and generally have an awesome time.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.9%, Indie 22.8%, Action 22.6%, Local Multiplayer 20.1%, Arcade 6.6%

  33. #33 Vulture Strike
    76% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
    Dev: Vulture Strike
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.

    Why similar: Action 45.9%, Arcade 27.8%, Indie 26.3%

  34. #34 The Neurochemical Conjob
    72% match9 user reviews90% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Mind Over Matter Entertainment
    Windows

    Eliminate your negative emotions (but save the good ones!) as Agent B. Cell, in this intense and wacky arcade style shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 10.8%, Top-Down 9.8%

  35. #35 Septic Savages
    75% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
    Dev: Jenito
    Windows · Mac

    After encountering an alien creature in a bathroom stall, one man is propelled into a never-ending quest of sewer dwelling carnage! Septic Savages is a 2D, 1 or 2-player, twin-stick shooting roguelike with loads of randomized elements and hours upon hours of gameplay.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 50.4%, Action 21.8%, Indie 16%, Arcade 11.7%

  36. #36 Bomb Fight
    74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: Guillaume OpoixPub: Outcorp
    Windows

    Bomb Fight is a local-multiplayer action party game. Destroy your friends or cooperate with them in a frenzy of bombs without destroying your self.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.1%, Action 16.7%, Local Multiplayer 15.9%, Indie 11.7%, Arcade 7.9%

  37. #37 Chuck Meowrris
    73% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: WhyNot?
    Windows

    Play as the special agent Chuck Meowrris, as you attempt to complete Dr. Kibblesworth's Gauntlet of Randomness. With nine lives and five different classes, can you complete the entirety of the Gauntlet of Randomness and defeat Dr. Kibblesworth?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Action 23.7%, Indie 18.2%

  38. #38 Ninja Smasher!
    73% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2016
    Dev: Q-Cumber Factory
    Windows

    Ninja dash! Ninja jump! Ninja slash! 8-bit style Ninja platform action game!

    Why similar: Action 42.7%, Indie 30.2%, Pixel Graphics 27%

  39. #39 Launch Break
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BadRez Games
    Windows

    Launch Break is a fast-paced 4-player local party game, where you must fight over a single chance to escape a crash-imminent spaceship!Challenge your friends with all your arsenal, perks and the ability to shape the battleground to your advantage.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Action 23.8%, Indie 18.3%, Local Multiplayer 13.8%, Top-Down 8.4%

  40. #40 Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: RogueCode (PTY) LTD
    Windows

    The world's best mass llama-slaughter roguelike-lite-ish couch co-op top-down twin-stick shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.4%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Action 16%, Indie 11.9%

  41. #41 COLORNOVA
    66% 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 27.8%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%, Action 10.4%

  42. #42 Mini Rollers
    72% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2017
    Dev: Gawkfish StudiosPub: Alex Gimson
    Windows

    Mini Rollers is a rolling-ball platformer game, where players must race against the clock to get their balls to the goal. Roll, jump, and swing through a variety of obstacles, enemies, and challenges with 18 unique balls.

    Why similar: Action 55.3%, Indie 44.7%

  43. #43 Z-GYUBAAN!
    66% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2026
    Dev: Yogurt Neko
    Windows

    Destroy the floor panel with the blast that defeated the enemy and rescue the captive girl! After destroying 75% of the panels, move on to the next stage.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Action 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Arcade 6.9%

  44. #44 What The Chuck?
    67% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Teal Signature Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Jump, Dodge and Chuck your way through a variety of battlefields in this local platforming multiplayer game. Play with two to four players in a chaotic and cartoony free-for-all. Prove yourself as the ultimate woodchuck warrior and crush your friends' dream of achieving gold!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.1%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Local Multiplayer 18.1%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

  45. #45 Altorius
    71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
    Dev: industrian
    Windows

    Inspired by the games we grew up playing on the Atari ST and Genesis/Mega Drive, Altorius is a hybrid 2D twin-stick shooter with platforming and puzzle elements. Includes two full gameplay modes for near-endless gameplay!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Action 17.7%, Indie 13.6%, Arcade 7.3%

  46. #46 Messier111
    70% 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 48.5%, Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Action 13.1%, Top-Down 11.2%

  47. #47 Rescue bomber
    71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
    Dev: Laughing Fox Games
    Windows

    Experience an upgraded version of Bomberman-like with more game modes and challenging levels! Play casually a VS mode with computer or your friends or try to complete intense story mode.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Local Co-Op 25.5%, Top-Down 12.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 7.5%

  48. #48 Hellcrackers
    65% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
    Dev: Balazs Maczak
    Windows

    Hellcrackers is a survivors-like you can play solo or with up to 8 friends locally. Fight waves of monsters, and buy upgrades from the coins you collect! If you are a few coins short you can always accept curses for some extra cash!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Local Multiplayer 17.3%, Arcade 8.6%, Top-Down 8.5%

  49. #49 Ultratron
    68% 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 36.9%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Action 13.4%, Arcade 11.5%, Indie 10.9%

  50. #50 Delta Squad
    70% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: EskemaGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Stop the Dictatorship forces of General Rumanovsky in their attempt to control a mortal virus, make your way through different missions in this top down arcade. Play solo or gather up to 4 friends to play local co-op

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Action 13.3%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Top-Down 10.6%

  51. #51 Super Shootout
    65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Super Moon Games
    Windows

    Super Shootout is a top-down, roguelike shooter set in a stadium on an alien world. Leave a wake of destruction with powerful pickups sent down by the roaring crowd. Fight, die, and fight again to the top of the online leaderboard.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Action 15%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Top-Down 7.1%

  52. #52 Dr. Spacezoo
    69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2016
    Dev: SmashRiot LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Rescue exotic space animals from a corrupt AI in Dr. Spacezoo, a chaotic twin-stick precision shoot-em-up for 1-4 players. Or reduce them to gibs. Your call, monster.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.8%, Local Co-Op 22.7%, Action 20.9%, Indie 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  53. #53 Neckbeards: Basement Arena
    69% 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 34.6%, Local Multiplayer 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Action 8%

  54. #54 Death Carnival
    68% 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 28%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 14.1%, Indie 12%

  55. #55 Daedalus - No Escape
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 149 reviews2014
    Dev: Patrice Meneguzzi
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    If Quake 3 Arena and Alien Breed had a baby ... it would be named Daedalus - No Escape.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Action 25.5%, Indie 18.4%, Top-Down 13.1%, Multiplayer 12.6%

  56. #56 Droid Assault
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 374 reviews2013
    Dev: Puppygames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Action 20.5%, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Indie 14.3%, Arcade 13%

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