Games like TWINKLE STAR SPRITES
If TWINKLE STAR SPRITES is your kind of game, the closest matches are I Got Isekai'd Into a Shmup, StarCrossed and Deathsmiles — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its competitive, intense and nostalgic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →About TWINKLE STAR SPRITES: “TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!

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I Got Isekai'd Into a Shmup
WHY THIS
Top pick for TWINKLE STAR SPRITES fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
I Got Isekai’d into a Shmup is a vertical shoot’em up game inspired by the best games of the 90s genre, while adding exciting features and local co-op for up to 4 players.
StarCrossed
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for TWINKLE STAR SPRITES fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
StarCrossed is an action arcade game with a magical girl aesthetic and a cooperative twist. Join our cast of 5 space-faring heroes as they travel across the stars, working together to strengthen their bond and defeat a looming evil that threatens the galaxy!
Deathsmiles
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for TWINKLE STAR SPRITES fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
GUNBIRD 2
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for TWINKLE STAR SPRITES fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Let's go on the treasure hunt through the skies of the world! The ultimate "Psikyo Shooter" with online rankings!
Mushihimesama
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for TWINKLE STAR SPRITES fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
SHOCK TROOPERS
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Ranked #6 for TWINKLE STAR SPRITES fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Mirage Feathers
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Ranked #7 for TWINKLE STAR SPRITES fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Ranked #8 for TWINKLE STAR SPRITES fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
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Raiden Legacy - Steam Edition
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Reviewers of TWINKLE STAR SPRITES cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
tri.Attack();
WHY THIS
Reviewers of TWINKLE STAR SPRITES cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
In this 2D arcade game, your body is the weapon. Shoot the tri out of yourself and recall it back to you to take out a constant onslaught of rogue polygons. Unlock all the tri modifiers and get as high of a score as possible!
STRIKERS 1945
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Reviewers of TWINKLE STAR SPRITES cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
The vertical scrolling shooter game released in the arcade by "Psikyo". You can set the difficulty level, controls, screen orientation, etc. In addition, online rankings have been implemented! Aim to be the world's best Striker!
Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
WHY THIS
Reviewers of TWINKLE STAR SPRITES cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below TWINKLE STAR SPRITES at current Steam store prices.
Titanfall® 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under TWINKLE STAR SPRITES on Steam right now. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under TWINKLE STAR SPRITES on Steam right now. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under TWINKLE STAR SPRITES on Steam right now. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under TWINKLE STAR SPRITES on Steam right now. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under TWINKLE STAR SPRITES on Steam right now. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Super Hexagon
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under TWINKLE STAR SPRITES on Steam right now. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
WHY THIS
Priced ~69% under TWINKLE STAR SPRITES on Steam right now. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
Streets of Rogue
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under TWINKLE STAR SPRITES on Steam right now. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Iron Snout
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Magic Archery
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind TWINKLE STAR SPRITES. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
[[i]i]“THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII”[/i], SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on Steam!!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind TWINKLE STAR SPRITES. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
METAL SLUG 3
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind TWINKLE STAR SPRITES. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind TWINKLE STAR SPRITES. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind TWINKLE STAR SPRITES. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!
METAL SLUG X
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind TWINKLE STAR SPRITES. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind TWINKLE STAR SPRITES. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind TWINKLE STAR SPRITES. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Deathsmiles
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.
After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Frequently asked about TWINKLE STAR SPRITES
- How much does TWINKLE STAR SPRITES cost?
- TWINKLE STAR SPRITES is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does TWINKLE STAR SPRITES have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — TWINKLE STAR SPRITES supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
- What games are most similar to TWINKLE STAR SPRITES?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside TWINKLE STAR SPRITES are I Got Isekai'd Into a Shmup, StarCrossed, Deathsmiles.
- Who developed TWINKLE STAR SPRITES?
- TWINKLE STAR SPRITES was developed by SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu and published by SNK CORPORATION.
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