- #1 Acid Web
97% 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 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 4.5%
- #2 Stella Voyager
96% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: KESOFTGAMES
Windows
Open World Space Exploring Trading Shmup RPG. Space sheriff fighting outlaws. King of inter planet trade. Investor who contribute to the development of the planets. The choice Is yours.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 5.4%
- #3 Technikiller
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LofiDev
Windows
Technikiller is a sci-fi shooter set inside a mega-factory. Hack in and take control of a hulking mech to blast your way through hordes of killer robots. Fight your way to the core and shut it down.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Action 4.7%
- #4 Doc, I Don't Want to Die! Slice the Infection
95% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: codevelvet
Windows
Pilot a tiny ship in this 2D shooter, upgrade your weapons and battle a variety of bacterial enemies. Blast, dash and slice your way through the infection.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 9.4%
- #5 The Mad House Season One
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Crazy Carrot Studios
Windows
Step into The Mad House, a futuristic cyberpunk game show! Battle waves of enemies, conquer unique room challenges, and climb the Leaderboard. Upgrade your gear, master each fight, and earn your place in the legendary Hall of Legends.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 8.3%
- #6 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
93% matchVery Positive92% of 772 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 5.3%
- #7 Ship Fight
94% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: FSG games
Windows
Set sail and battle it out! Fight the unforgiving single-player mode, share your glory with up to four players in cooperative, or turn against your allies in versus. Ready? Ship Fight!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Action 9.3%
- #8 Cloud Cutter
92% matchVery Positive88% of 128 reviews2021
Dev: Just Two ltd.
Windows
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 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Post-apocalyptic 9.7%
- #9 GyroGunner
91% 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 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 10%, Action 3.3%
- #10 ISPELL
91% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: RayMim
Windows
ISPELL is a shoot'em up & bullet hell game where you take on the role of a nameless android who wanders through the dying worlds. Use various weapons and dodge enemy bullets, as well as challenge powerful creatures.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Post-apocalyptic 9.7%, Shooter 8.7%
- #11 UJO Invasion
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lamplight Games Limited
Windows · Linux
Mow down hordes of Jellies in this action-packed twin-stick shooter! This is UJO Invasion: survive against hordes of Jellies, battle it out in night time boss rounds, find and upgrade an arsenal of weapons, all while playing from a cast of unlockable characters.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51.4%, Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #12 DRONES AND RUINS
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Threaded Pixel Studios
Windows
Drones & Ruins is a dynamic top down twin stick shooter where you become the intelligence of a scout drone that has agreed to assist an ally pilot reunite with a loved one. You will need to fight hard and anticipate the enemy's next attack so that you can glide into cover before you go up in smoke.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 9%
- #13 PCpill
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZOOPGAR
Windows
PCpill™ is an action-packed top-down shooter where you take control of the PCpill™ Antivirus to disinfect the hard drive of an old desktop PC. Use your PillGun to blast the rot away and restore your computer, one file at a time!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 9.3%
- #14 Exovore
88% 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 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shooter 9.2%, 2D 2.8%
- #15 Messier111
87% 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 51.3%, Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 7.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #16 G.E.M. Grab & Exit
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Krow's Mask
Windows · Linux
Hand-Drawn Twin-Stick Shooter in space where one must survive the robotic ships onslaught and extract with the loot to exchange for ship upgrades.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Action 4.8%, 2D 2.9%
- #17 WE ARE DOOMED
86% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2015
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows · Mac
WE ARE DOOMED is a twin-stick shooter where you zap polygon baddies with an absurdly overpowered laserbeam. Dive head-first into the action with reckless ambition, charge the SUPERBEAM, and zap everything out of existence in an instant.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 57.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Action 7.8%, Shooter 5.1%
- #18 Retro Rocket Raiders
85% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Zed Zeek
Windows
An old school fast action twin stick shmup, featuring more than 20 weapons that you can equip your ship with and 30 different enemies
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Action 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #19 Neon Meltdown
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Living Skies Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Your own reactor is the thing trying to kill you. Every kill feeds the heat, and the coolant those kills drop is the only thing that vents it — lying exactly where the danger just was. A twin-stick score chase where diving into the crowd is the only way to survive it. Five modes, co-op up to four.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 4.2%
- #20 Horde Of Plenty
84% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: SMONCH, LLC
Windows
In this action-packed twin-stick shooter, construction worker Ron Mayhem's beloved pet, Puffy, a rather round and yellow puffer fish, has been captured by the forces of evil. Slay the hordes, collect mad loot, and bring Puffy back!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 3.2%
- #21 KILL YOUR FRIENDS
83% 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 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 3.3%
- #22 Ogo
82% 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 40.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 6.9%, Action 3.6%
- #23 Vectrix
82% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: Poco a PocoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Vectrix is a rhythmic, techno, top-down shoot 'em up with a synthwave soundtrack and a grid of enemies based on John Conway's "Game of Life" cellular automaton!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 6.6%
- #24 In The Valley of Death -Prologue-
81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: stdio.gypsy
Windows
In the Valley of Death is a color-based hack and slash twin-stick shooter, where the player controls Red and Blue as they dash, slash, and shoot their way through challenging levels as they attempt to make it to the Valley of Death.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 6%
- #25 Quantum of Hope
80% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Fetysenko Games
Windows
Quantum of Hope is an action-packed Twin-Stick shooter game set on Earth overrun by aliens. Use your Fabricator and different weapons to shoot your way through alien swarms to rescue mysterious Princess in distress.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Post-apocalyptic 9%, Shooter 8.6%
- #26 打怪! Beat the Mons!
81% 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 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 6.1%
- #27 Escape the Kreegan
78% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Entropy Is Software Development
Windows · Linux
Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 8.9%, Action 2.9%
- #28 Die Rangliste
79% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Shane StrunkPub: wilkins_micawber_games
Windows
Die Rangliste is a leaderboard-run twin-stick shooter inspired by games like Geometry Wars and Downwell. The game features a unique time-stop and teleport mechanic.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #29 Highway to the Moon
79% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: Vernacular Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Highway to the Moon is a fast-paced scrolling arcade shooter where you take control of Jacob Helaway, stunt man and thrill-seeker extraordinaire, as he makes his way to the Moon in pursuit of the interstellar criminal known only as the Moon Man.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45%, Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Action 13.7%
- #30 Survivor
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Veilbreaker Entertainment
Windows
A retro 80's arcade-style top-down zombie shooter where you upgrade weapons, collect loot, and battle through increasing waves of undead and challenging bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 8.5%, Post-apocalyptic 8.3%
- #31 Pop Pixie
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anderbell Studios
Windows · Mac
Infiltrate the Mentoes Tower, avenge the death of your father, and bring Mr Mentoe’s dark secrets to light in this top-down, story-driven shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 3.3%
- #32 Tiny Troopers: Joint Ops XL
77% matchMostly Positive69% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Epiphany GamesPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Tiny Troopers Joint Ops is an epic bite-sized arcade shooter, filled to the brim with action-packed mini maps of mayhem!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 8.8%
- #33 (square)
76% matchPositive93% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Brennan Curtis Cottrell
Windows
Launch. Recall. Avoid.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45%, Top-Down Shooter 32.6%, Shooter 12%, Action 5.9%, 2D 3.9%
- #34 Project Vanguard
74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: MrBastionPub: Bastion Studios
Windows
Project Vanguard is a neon bullet-hell roguelike where you pilot experimental ships, draft wild upgrades, build screen-melting synergies, and survive endless waves of Void bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Action 3.4%
- #35 Phantast
76% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Shoho Games
Windows
Help Phantast save his tribe in this atmospheric and quirky top-down shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shooter 8.5%, 2D 2.8%
- #36 Steel Alcimus
75% 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 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 9.9%, Action 3.5%
- #37 Undercroft Warriors
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 586 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 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 3.4%
- #38 Devileader
75% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 10%, Action 3.9%
- #39 Illvelo Swamp
72% matchPositive100% of 22 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 41%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Action 7.4%, Shooter 6.6%
- #40 Gods of the Arena Dungeon
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GasGod Games
Windows
Destroy arena vermin, level up, choose your class path, get loot, and slay other players. Destroy the bosses of the arena without being slain, and perhaps your ascent into arena God-hood will be recorded into legend! Now remastered!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 3.3%
- #41 Passing Into Fantasy
73% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Project StunseedPub: N/A
Windows
Otaku culture inspired top-down danmaku shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 5.6%
- #42 Neon Shooter
74% 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 39.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 10.5%, 2D 3.4%
- #43 Pew-casso
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Made From Strings
Windows
Choose your loadout, choose your art brushes, and blast your way to a masterpiece! Pew-casso is a top-down action-roguelite shooter where you defeat enemies to level up and create a piece of art. The longer you last, the more complex your unique piece of art will become.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 3%
- #44 GalaxIverse II
71% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
Brace yourself for explosive space battles in GalaxIverse II! This intense multi-directional shooter puts you in the pilot's seat against alien fleets and colossal capital ships.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 4.5%
- #45 Autopanic Zero
71% matchPositive89% of 38 reviews2024
Dev: DK Liao
Windows · Mac
Autopanic Zero is a challenging minimalist twinstick shooter survival game designed for those who enjoys a sweat. A quick 10 minute fun.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shooter 8.7%, Action 5.1%
- #46 Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
70% matchPositive98% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: Herosoft
Windows
The iconic stuck-it-to-the-man party game receives an EPIC FREE STORY MODE UPDATE! Rise to the challenge of the evil Shogun Han Gorou!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 3.2%
- #47 ZEROCRON
71% 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 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 4.7%
- #48 POINT CLOUD
69% 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 36.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 4.1%
- #49 Super Blue Square
69% 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 38.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Shooter 14.3%, Action 10.7%, 2D 3.4%
- #50 Undercroft
69% 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 32.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 5.3%
- #51 Incandescent
70% matchMixed69% of 180 reviews2015
Dev: Stephen Crabb
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 40.5%, Action 13.4%, 2D 4%
- #52 Mars Survivors
68% 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 36.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Post-apocalyptic 7.8%, Action 4.4%
- #53 Astro Ike
68% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Cyberkite Games
Windows
Astro Ike is an exhilarating single-player, third-person zombie wave shooter that will immerse you in an intense battle for survival. Step into the shoes of Astro Ike, a fearless protagonist, as you face relentless waves of zombies. The challenge awaits—how long can you endure?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Post-apocalyptic 9.7%, Shooter 9%
- #54 Helen in Hell
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Soined
Windows
Helen in Hell is a bullet hell game where you fight & dash-dodge your way through dungeon waves of themed enemies. Unlock new weapons, abilities & power levels to help you defeat four challenging & unique bosses at the end of each dungeon.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Action 6.1%, 2D 3.6%
- #55 Reticent Retribution
70% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Seth Billick
Windows · Linux
Reticent Retribution is a top down twin stick shooter. A 3rd person action game. You must blast waves of space enemies. You can use the keyboard and a controller. 720p 60fps. Press 'esc' to quit, 'h' for help.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.9%, Top-Down Shooter 28.9%, Shooter 14.7%, Action 6.7%, 2D 4.5%
- #56 Hypnogenesis
67% 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 39.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Action 7.9%, Shooter 6.7%
- #57 GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire
68% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: LaPointe Joints
Windows
Sci-fi top-down twin-stick shooter with 9 weapons, 3 alts and secret hidden collectibles!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 3.4%
- #58 Loplight
66% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Loplight is a twin-stick shooter taking inspirations from Hermetic lore and old alchemical concepts. Explore the ruins of this world, find out who's responsible, and defeat the monstrous creatures blocking your path.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.4%, Top-Down Shooter 33.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #59 Sleeper Agent
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: POWERBOMB
Windows
Sleeper Agent is a top-down, couch co-op where you play as two mischievous aliens with unique abilities, JUMBO and SLIM, tethered together as they drag along the unconscious body of a secret agent! THRASH, STUMBLE, and SMASH your way through the levels! Oh! And be sure not to wake the agent..
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 4.2%
- #60 Raiden NOVA | 雷電NOVA | 雷電新星
65% matchMostly Positive73% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
"Raiden" unites! Get ready to blast into a thrilling new dimension like never before!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 6.1%