- #1 Alien Death Mob
97% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.6%, Aliens 12.8%, Shooter 8.4%, Arena Shooter 6.6%, Action 5.9%
- #2 Blazing Chrome
96% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 21.3%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%
- #3 Super Cyborg
96% matchVery Positive86% of 831 reviews2015
Dev: Artur Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Super Cyborg is an old school non-stop hardcore run'n'gun action game! You are an elite battle cyborg who is sent in to investigate a series of anomalies on a mysterious island. The merciless alien known as the 'Xirxul life form' has been awakened by unwitting scientists and now: all humanity is in danger!
Why similar: Retro 23%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%
- #4 Crimsonland
95% 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%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Local Co-Op 11%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #5 Crisis Wing
94% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Pieslice Productions
Windows · Mac
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Local Co-Op 10%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #6 Super Hydorah
94% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2017
Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Retro 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Action 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #7 Axiom Verge
93% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.4%, Retro 15.3%, Sci-fi 12.3%, 2D 8%
- #8 Chippy
91% 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 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Arena Shooter 16.5%, Retro 7.1%, Shooter 6.6%
- #9 Solstice Chronicles: MIA
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 313 reviews2017
Dev: Ironward
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this 2-player twin-stick shooter, use a friendly drone for a game-changing abilities. Survive waves, upgrade, and uncover the mystery in this cooperative, action-packed experience.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Aliens 15.8%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Shooter 6.8%
- #10 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 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Arena Shooter 13.9%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #11 Out Zone
89% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Aliens 17.5%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Retro 10.1%, Co-op 7.9%
- #12 Xenoraid: The First Space War
90% matchVery Positive87% of 140 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 15.2%, Shooter 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Sci-fi 10.4%
- #13 Galaxy Champions TV
88% 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 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Action 8.2%, Shooter 8.2%
- #14 FullBlast
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 87 reviews2016
Dev: UFO Crash Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Aliens 16.1%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Shooter 9.4%, Co-op 8.5%
- #15 Palpus X Annihilation
84% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: Sebastian Vargek (Meister Palpus)
Windows
Isometric action shooter with light RPG elements. Brutally kill tons of alien monsters, find over a dozen powerful weapons, skill up your hero & stop the blood thirsty invaders in a classic handcrafted campaign. Never ending waves await you in horde-mode!
Why similar: Aliens 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Retro 7.1%
- #16 Coffee Crisis
87% matchMixed66% of 182 reviews2018
Dev: Mega Cat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Coffee Crisis is an neo-rogue brawler that puts you in the shoes of the only baristas on Earth with enough heavy metal in their veins to fend off an alien assault. Play solo or join up with a friend to fight across eight locations ranging from your Coffee House HQ to the far reaches of outer space.
Why similar: Aliens 22.5%, Action 16.5%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Co-op 10.6%
- #17 DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
86% matchVery Positive82% of 813 reviews2015
Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Great Soundtrack 27.3%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Action 10.6%, Shooter 8.6%
- #18 Survivor Mercs
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 156 reviews2023
Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Arena Shooter 15%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Local Co-Op 8.8%
- #19 Tower 57
86% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.3%, Action 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
- #20 Undercroft Warriors
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 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 33.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Shooter 8.7%, Top-Down 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #21 Gore Storm
83% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: Gundorado
Windows
Battle massive hordes of alien monsters to secure humanity's presence on planet Gore. Upgrade your base, hire troops, and install turrets to fight back the ever growing waves of aliens.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Aliens 10.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #22 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
81% matchVery Positive100% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
Windows
Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.6%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Retro 12.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #23 Iron Fisticle
84% 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 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Arena Shooter 14.7%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #24 HUNTDOWN
81% matchVery Positive95% of 4,182 reviews2021
Dev: Easy Trigger GamesPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.6%, Shooter 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Retro 14.1%, Co-op 9.5%
- #25 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
82% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
Windows
You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.1%, Aliens 31.5%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Roguelite 6.7%, Action 6.5%
- #26 Shape Shifter: Formations
79% matchVery Positive91% of 267 reviews2025
Dev: Castec Studios
Windows
Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26%, Arena Shooter 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Co-op 6.8%
- #27 Cosmic Coliseum
79% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Exane GamesPub: Bad Blood Studios
Windows
Fight for your freedom as you battle through wave after wave of alien adversaries. Destroy enemy fighters and collect XP to raise your level and become more powerful. Combine your skills and abilities with a huge range of power-ups to become the ultimate champion.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Arena Shooter 17.4%, Aliens 13.9%, Shooter 6.6%
- #28 Steredenn: Binary Stars
80% matchVery Positive88% of 958 reviews2015
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Shooter 14.8%, Co-op 11.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%
- #29 Battle Planet - Judgement Day
78% matchVery Positive88% of 78 reviews2019
Dev: Threaks
Windows
Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Top-Down 8%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
- #30 Shadowgrounds
78% matchVery Positive81% of 1,601 reviews2006
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op...
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Aliens 20.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.1%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Shooter 6.7%
- #31 Gunlocked
75% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Aliens 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Shooter 11.7%, Retro 11%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #32 Void Prison
76% matchVery Positive80% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: Lazy FlockPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Arena Shooter 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Aliens 7.9%, Shooter 7.5%
- #33 Droid Assault
77% 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: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Retro 13%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Action 11.8%, Shooter 11.3%
- #34 CRYPTARK
75% matchVery Positive82% of 1,913 reviews2017
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Cryptark is a 2D sci-fi shooter where you take on the role of a heavily armed privateer seeking to earn government contracts by boarding deadly alien space-hulks. It's up to you to strategize a plan of attack, pick an equipment loadout, and destroy the central core to be victorious.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.2%, Action 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Procedural Generation 5.5%
- #35 AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department
77% 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 40.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Action 10%, Indie 6%
- #36 SYNTHETIK: Arena
74% matchVery Positive90% of 2,336 reviews2019
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Face the varied challenges of the Machine God Zir in ARENA, a standalone expansion for Synthetik: Legion Rising! Leverage the next level in gun-play and experiment with powerful tech in varied action packed Arenas!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45%, Co-op 17.6%, Action 9.7%, Shooter 8.8%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #37 Brotato
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Co-op 8.9%
- #38 Alien Breed: Impact
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,869 reviews2010
Dev: Team17 Software Ltd.Pub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Experience the explosive science fiction arcade-shooter that resurrects a much revered franchise in an epic single player and co-op multiplayer campaign.
Why similar: Aliens 26.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Top-Down 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10%
- #39 Legacy Of Evil
71% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Uruca Game StudioPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Join legendary RPG heroes in 'Legacy of Evil,' a classic arcade Shoot 'em Up. Battle the sinister Dravlo Stradinic and his dark forces. Upgrade your heroes and face terrifying bosses. Can you defeat the vampire and save Stygia?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Retro 7.9%
- #40 Exodemic
73% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: ganashaw
Windows
Destroy aliens, dash between planets, and buy powerful upgrades. Exodemic is a compact roguelike that combines frenetic shoot 'em up gameplay with a procedurally generated overworld filled with vendors, trading hubs, and combat encounters. Race against the clock to save the human race.
Why similar: Aliens 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Action 11.9%
- #41 Dead End Job
74% 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: Top-Down Shooter 32.5%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Action 11.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 11%, Indie 5.5%
- #42 Trigonarium
73% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2015
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Local Co-Op 17%, Shooter 6.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.8%
- #43 Star of Providence
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,276 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Arena Shooter 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Retro 7.8%, Shooter 7.5%
- #44 Tesla vs Lovecraft
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,231 reviews2018
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Arena Shooter 20.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.2%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Shooter 6.6%
- #45 Hive Jump 2: Survivors
69% matchVery Positive84% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Graphite LabPub: Midwest Games
Windows · Linux
Become an agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelite! You are the lone survivor of your squad, on an alien planet with just your weapon, a jetpack, and the courage to keep fighting. Kill off alien swarms and transform their valuable guts into explosive upgrades and vital utilities.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Aliens 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Shooter 6.8%
- #46 Super Mutant Alien Assault
72% matchVery Positive86% of 175 reviews2016
Dev: CybernatePub: Surprise Attack
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Citizen Kane of Super Crate Box clones - dance with death through randomised rooms to clear your space freighter of irradiated aliens in a brutal arcade platformer shooter stuffed to the brim with unlockable weapons, explosives, special abilities and defense moves.
Why similar: Aliens 22.2%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Retro 11.4%, Shooter 11.2%
- #47 Alien Crusader
73% matchMixed62% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: Zydrone
Windows
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Action 20.6%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Retro 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Sci-fi 13.6%
- #48 It came from space and ate our brains
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 518 reviews2015
Dev: Triangle Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
It came from space and ate our brains is a unique Arcade top-down shooter. Looking for addicting gameplay, four-player co-op mode, and tons of aliens to send into oblivion? You’ve come to the right place!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Aliens 16.6%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Retro 7.7%
- #49 Nex Machina
70% 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 43.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, Local Co-Op 7.9%, Shooter 4.8%
- #50 Horde Hunters
67% matchVery Positive87% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Antti Vaihia
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies on thrilling missions to save the humanity from a looming demon onslaught.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Retro 8.7%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #51 Rift Loopers
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 117 reviews2023
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Survive the horrors of the multiverse, alone or with your comrades, as you battle against an onslaught of insectoid like creatures. Combine abilities in different ways each loop to overcome and return safely to your universe.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Aliens 10.3%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Co-op 7.1%
- #52 20XX
68% matchVery Positive91% of 4,516 reviews2017
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Action 11.9%, Co-op 11.5%, Procedural Generation 11%
- #53 Riddled Corpses
71% matchMixed65% of 248 reviews2015
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Frenetic arcade style twin-stick shooter. Fight your way through hordes of enemies alone or with a friend!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.6%, Pixel Graphics 22.8%, Action 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Indie 8%
- #54 Neon Chrome
68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,170 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 31.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Shooter 6.9%
- #55 Woodpunk
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2018
Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Libredia Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Local Co-Op 8.8%, Retro 7.6%
- #56 Mars Survivors
67% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Leguas Intrepidas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ready to tackle the challenge? On Mars, confront countless mutated creatures and mechanical monsters. Choose survivors, weapons, and skills wisely for diverse battles. Employ precise shooting, agile dodging, and strategic use of props and skills to fend off enemy attacks.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.5%, Top-Down Shooter 31.7%, Top-Down 6.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.2%, Action 4.7%
- #57 Destropolis
67% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2020
Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38%, Top-Down Shooter 28.2%, Top-Down 8.1%, Procedural Generation 7.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.8%
- #58 Bullet Bunny
65% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2024
Dev: penusbmic
Windows
Bullet Bunny is a twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements. Fend off an onslaught of enemies, level up, and create unique builds every run while trying to survive 500 seconds!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Shooter 8%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #59 Son of a Gun
65% matchMostly Positive76% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: Crank GoblinPub: Untold Tales
Windows
A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Aliens 15.5%, Shooter 8.4%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #60 Nebula
66% matchVery Positive87% of 181 reviews2023
Dev: JuTek Pixel
Windows
Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Aliens 10.6%, Top-Down 6.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.9%