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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!
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FreeWaves
Nov 16 · Squid In A Box Ltd
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Twin Stick Shooter · Shooter
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!
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpTwin Stick ShooterShooterArcadeTop-DownBullet TimeCyberpunkTime ManipulationAction👍 980
$19.99Assault Android Cactus+
Sep 23 · Witch Beam
Both: Twin Stick Shooter · Shoot 'Em Up · Shooter
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.
Bullet HellTwin Stick ShooterShoot 'Em UpDifficultShooterFemale ProtagonistArcadeCuteTop-Down3D👍 1,325
$4.99Dark Matter
Feb 27
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Twin Stick Shooter · Shooter
Dark Matter is a classic arcade space shooter inspired by Asteroids, featuring fast-paced ship combat, physics-based movement, and score-driven gameplay.
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpTwin Stick ShooterFlightShooterArcade2DTop-DownChoices MatterCasual
$3.99Nebula
Jan 25 · JuTek Pixel
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Twin Stick Shooter · Shooter
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.
Bullet HeavenShoot 'Em UpTwin Stick ShooterTop-Down ShooterRogueliteAction RoguelikeShooterArcadeRoguelike2D👍 172
-60%$7.99Go Mecha Ball
Jan 25 · Whale Peak Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Twin Stick Shooter · Arcade
Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.
Shoot 'Em UpTwin Stick ShooterArcadeRoguelikeBullet HellArena ShooterActionRogueliteAction RoguelikeShooter👍 371
FreeMobile Astro
Dec 15 · Raxasoft Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Twin Stick Shooter
Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!
ActionIndieRetroShoot 'Em UpArcadeTwin Stick ShooterSci-fi2DFree to PlayShooter
-90%$0.49Cyberhunt
May 19 · NukGames
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Twin Stick Shooter · Arcade
Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!
IndieActionCasualAdventureShoot 'Em UpTwin Stick ShooterArcade2DPixel GraphicsRetro👍 2,739
$9.99Titan Attacks!
Feb 3 · Puppygames
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Twin Stick Shooter · Shooter
As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, but is packed full of extras - new features, new...
Arena ShooterSide ScrollerBullet HellShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterDrivingDifficultShooterArcade👍 654
$0.99Incandescent
Jun 30 · Stephen Crabb
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Twin Stick Shooter · Arcade
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.
ActionIndieShoot 'Em UpTwin Stick ShooterArcade2DCasual👍 128
-50%$2.99Shoot 1UP DX
Sep 23 · Mommy's Best Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Shooter · Arcade
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Side ScrollerShoot 'Em UpBullet HellShooterArcadeScore Attack2DSingleplayerPixel GraphicsSci-fi👍 124
Stream Smash
Jun 18 · Attack Move
Both: Arcade · Shooter · Shoot 'Em Up
Stream Smash is an experimental game where streamers play with their viewers in real-time in a twin stick shooter. Battle against an ever increasing number of enemies with your Twitch viewers dropping towers and power-ups to help you.
ActionSingleplayerArcadeShooterShoot 'Em UpTwin Stick ShooterPixel GraphicsTop-DownFree to PlayEarly Access
$9.99Yars: Recharged
Aug 23 · Adamvision Studios, SneakyBox
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Twin Stick Shooter · Shooter
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.
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterShooterArcadeTop-DownActionControllerLinear
$6.99Circuit Breakers
Nov 17 · Triverske
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Twin Stick Shooter · Shooter
Talented and ferocious weapon experts needed to eliminate a dangerous mechanical menace that threatens the existence of humanity. Up to six positions available. Benefits include traveling the world to eliminate robots.
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterShooterArcadeAction RPG2DTop-DownCyberpunk
$0.99Bit Blaster XL
Jan 22 · Adamvision Studios
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Shooter · Arcade
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!
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpDifficultShooterArcade2DControllerActionCasualMinimalist👍 5,495
$4.99Bullet Candy
Feb 14 · R C Knight
Both: Twin Stick Shooter · Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade
Bullet Candy is a fast paced, action packed arena shooter. There are a variety of combo systems and many secret techniques that you can employ to get the best score and weapon upgrades possible. Viewed from a top-down perspective, Bullet Candy allows for a true 360° shoot-em-up experience.
IndieCasualTwin Stick ShooterShoot 'Em UpArcadeBullet Hell
$4.99Revolution Ace
Mar 19 · Laser Guided Games, LLC
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Shooter · Arcade
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.
Shoot 'Em UpActionIndieBullet HellShooterLocal Co-OpArcadeMultiplayerTop-DownSingleplayer👍 1,476
$0.99Starfighter Neon
Dec 18 · MadeOfDinosaurs
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Shooter
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
ActionIndieShoot 'Em Up2DBullet HellTop-Down ShooterRetroArcadeShooterTwin Stick Shooter
$2.99Space Smash
Mar 7 · Rising Moon Games
Both: Twin Stick Shooter · Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
Arena ShooterTwin Stick ShooterBullet HellReplay ValueShoot 'Em UpDifficultArcade2DControllerAction
FreeVectrix
Sep 3 · Poco a Poco
Both: Arcade · Twin Stick Shooter · Shooter
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!
Free to PlayActionArcadeRetroTop-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterRoguelikeShooterShoot 'Em UpBullet Hell
$4.99X Invader
Aug 12 · ALLAF GAMES
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Twin Stick Shooter · Shooter
X Invader is an action roguelite where you hack into big corporations' servers. Use add-ons from fellow hackers to defeat monsters. Powerful, cute bosses guard these servers!
Shoot 'Em UpArena ShooterAction RoguelikeBullet HellTwin Stick ShooterTop-Down ShooterRogueliteHack and SlashPvEShooter👍 531
$1.99Swarm Arena
Aug 19 · Dedication Games
Both: Twin Stick Shooter · Shoot 'Em Up · Shooter
Take control of a virtual organism in this unique indie arcade title, while unlocking Steam Achievements and climbing the leaderboards!
Arena ShooterTwin Stick ShooterBullet HellShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterPvPPvECompetitiveShooterArcade
$5.99Heckabomb
Feb 27 · Allicorn Games
Both: Twin Stick Shooter · Arcade · Shoot 'Em Up
Explosive twin stick shooter. Lots of upgrades. Full controller support. Awesome soundtrack.
IndieActionTwin Stick ShooterArcadeShoot 'Em Up
$1.99Sun Blast: Star Fighter
Apr 2 · OBLONE Software
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Shooter
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
ActionShoot 'Em UpIndieAdventureAnimeArcadeSpaceShooterSci-fiThird Person👍 578
$0.99Distant Space 2
Nov 2 · PixelMouse
Both: Arcade · Shoot 'Em Up · Shooter
Distant Space 2 - is an indirect continuation of the first part, in which you will find more dynamic gameplay. Your task is to destroy enemy ships on each level to go to the next of 26 available. In addition to conventional ships, you will have to wait for the boss ships, the battle with which will not be easy.
ActionIndieAdventureCasualArcadeShoot 'Em UpBullet HellRetroShooterSports👍 315
$9.99Space Defender: Frontier Squadron
May 5 · Petit Vaisseau
Both: Twin Stick Shooter · Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade
Lead a squadron against the Drone invasion in a top-down space shooter with RPG depth. Take contracts across three galaxies, outfit and upgrade your ship, recruit wingmen, and push the story through to the Nexus.
Early AccessSpaceTwin Stick ShooterShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterRPGSpaceshipsActionArcadeSci-fi
$4.99Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork
Mar 24 · Pixeljam
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Shooter
A retro mashup of a Galaga-style shoot-em-up and simple platforming action. Made in collaboration with Eisner-award-winning James Kochalka, based on his graphic novel series for kids.
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellActionSide ScrollerRetroPlatformerArcadeShooter2D PlatformerIndie👍 128
-66%$6.11Nova Drift
Aug 12 · Chimeric
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Shooter
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Action RoguelikeArena ShooterBullet HellShoot 'Em UpRogueliteArcadeShooterRoguelike2DAction RPG👍 12,987
$9.99It came from space and ate our brains
Mar 19 · Triangle Studios
Both: Twin Stick Shooter · Shooter · Arcade
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!
Top-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterShooterSurvivalArcadeTop-DownLocal Co-Op4 Player LocalMinimalistSplit Screen👍 167
$3.99Nebula Invasion
Dec 12 · Nicholas Novella, Joshua Novella
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Shooter
Nebula Invasion was designed for those who enjoy the classic type arcade games, a spaceship shooter with great game play. Aliens attack many different ways from marching to dive bombing. You have the tools to fight back with a ship that can power-up with double, triple, rapid fire, or plasma cannon.
ActionShoot 'Em UpArcadeRetro2DShooterSpaceBullet HellIndieColorful






