Games Like 12 is Better Than 6

Shoot your way through a hostile canyon full of hidden treasures, weapons, obstacles and all kinds of bloodthirsty scum! Colt Canyon is a stylish pixel art shooter with roguelike elements and real-time combat where you save your kidnapped partner from the ruthless bandits.

Why similar: Western 65% ★, Gore 8.2%, Shooter 6.6%, Top-Down Shooter 6.3%, Violent 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A western-themed action-roguelike that captures the gritty, survivalist atmosphere and top-down gunplay.

"Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western world. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques.

Why similar: Western 52.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Action 9%, Shooter 4.3%, Arcade 4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down western shooter that mirrors the high-lethality, one-shot-kill mechanics of the seed game.

One-hit kill die-retry murderballet. Left for dead by a colorful band of bandits: you will chain killing sprees to exact revenge on the treacherous Mr. Black Wolf. Improvise your kills with utterly everything you can get your hands on: from carrots to plasma guns.

Why similar: Western 39.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Gore 10.7%, Violent 9.8%, Difficult 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same frantic, violent top-down action and western-inspired setting with a focus on environmental combat.

Ritual: Crown of Horns is a violent, horde mode, top-down fast-paced action game set in an alternate Wild West, an absurd, acid-fueled vision of hellish frontier.

Why similar: Western 43% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Violent 7.4%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that leans heavily into the western aesthetic with fast, arcade-style combat.

Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this cover-based shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds.

Why similar: Western 46.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shooter 12%, Difficult 8.2%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a dark western theme with top-down, twin-stick shooting mechanics and a focus on cover-based combat.

Teeth-clenching stealth, followed by tactical hardcore gunplay for those not looking for a quiet way in. Intravenous redefines challenging stealth-action and will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.1%, Difficult 22%, Shooter 12.9%, Violent 9.7%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical, stealth-oriented top-down gameplay that rewards careful planning and quick reflexes.

From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.

Why similar: Western 72.2% ★, Shooter 8.3%, Action 6.6%, Gore 3.8%, Violent 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style western shooter that captures the spirit and flair of the Wild West setting.

DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Gore 18.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Difficult 12%, Action 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D stealth-action game that shares the same high-stakes, violent, and stylized approach to clearing rooms.

Blast your way through the streets of Hong Kong in a fast-paced, top-down shooter. Inspired by classic action movies, The Hong Kong Massacre places you at the center of a hard-boiled revenge story, filled with brutal, cinematic shootouts and vivid underworld locations.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Gore 14.7%, Shooter 13.7%, Violent 12.7%, Action 9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, top-down gunplay with slow-motion mechanics that emphasize precision and tactical movement.

A fresh take on top-down shooters with an emphasis on tactics that forces you to make split second decisions. Neutralize criminals, rescue civilians and defuse bombs in Single Player mode or Co-op. And remember - shooting first is not an option!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.5%, Shooter 16.7%, Action 13.8%, Gore 8.7%, Violent 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical shooter that emphasizes stealth and non-lethal options, similar to the tactical depth of the seed game.

Westerado: Double Barreled. When your family is murdered by a mysterious desperado, you set out into the world to take revenge. Take control of your own fate and that of others, all using your trusty shooting iron.

Why similar: Western 77.5% ★, Action 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%, Indie 2.5%, Shooter 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world western that captures the indie charm and narrative freedom of the genre.

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Violent 17.4%, Gore 14.4%, Action 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive top-down, high-lethality shooter that shares the same brutal, fast-paced, and stylish combat loop.

Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties. An all-you-can-shoot fest where you embody Vinnie, a mobster with a mission in a city controlled by gangsters and plagued by zombies. Featuring up to 4-man local co-op.

Why similar: Gore 22.3%, Shooter 17.4%, Action 17.4%, Violent 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action game that delivers the same level of over-the-top violence and fast-paced shooting.

Select one of eleven unique playable gunslingers and seek revenge solo or with your friends in Online or Local Co-Op! Master the specialized controls of each character, collect gold from fallen foes to purchase upgrades, get totally drunk and unleash a tornado of lead across the dusty plains.

Why similar: Western 65.5% ★, Action 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Indie 3.8%, Co-op 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A western-themed action game that focuses on chaotic, arcade-style shooting mechanics.

Slip on your flares, grab your shades and hop in your station wagon, it's time to work… as a professional mob cleaner. In this stylish award winning 2D action-stealth game you have to make sure you get in, clean up and get out without leaving a trace - Queue the funky 70s inspired soundtrack!

Why similar: Gore 39.6%, Action 31.1%, Indie 9.7%, 2D 8.4%, Top-Down 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-focused 2D game that shares the same top-down perspective and emphasis on avoiding detection.

In the year of 18XX, the west is overrun by thugs and outlaws. A group of bandits have kidnapped Mayor Johnsons daughter and are spreading havok across the land. Only Gunman Clive can bring order to the west and save the girl!Jump and shoot your way across 16 diverse and challenging levels and fight massive bosses.

Why similar: Western 69.8% ★, Action 12.3%, Shooter 6%, Indie 4.4%, Difficult 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A western-themed platformer that shares the hand-drawn aesthetic and indie spirit of the seed game.

Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!

Why similar: Western 60.3% ★, Shooter 14.7%, Action 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Arcade 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic western-themed arcade shooter that emphasizes fast reflexes and screen-clearing action.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Action 12.5%, Gore 12.1%, Violent 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced top-down shooter that shares the same high-intensity combat and stylized visual presentation.

Weird west legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!

Why similar: Western 72.8% ★, Shooter 16.3%, Action 8.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A western-themed immersive sim that prioritizes stealth and tactical combat in a gritty, supernatural setting.

In Luckslinger, luck is measurable, collectable and usable whenever you please. Contains: gunslingers, dark humor, spaghetti western, vinyl digging, graffiti spraying and jazzy hip hop beats.

Why similar: Western 64.7% ★, Action 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Indie 4.9%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A western-themed indie action game that features a unique luck-based mechanic and stylized graphics.

SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.

Why similar: Western 72.6% ★, Action 9%, Indie 4.5%, Adventure 4.3%, 2D 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie western-themed game that focuses on exploration and mining, sharing the distinct visual style.

FREE UPDATE; STATE OF EMERGENCY, OUT NOW! Framed for your father’s murder, you’ll need to do whatever it takes to unveil the real culprit. Tackle thrilling missions for the criminal underworld - just don’t let the cops track you down!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.1%, Action 31.1%, Top-Down 12.6%, Adventure 7.2%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, open-world action game that captures the chaotic, sandbox feel of classic top-down shooters.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.4%, Action 19.4%, Violent 16.1%, Gore 14.6%, Difficult 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, 2D action game featuring one-hit-kill mechanics and a heavy emphasis on stealth and planning.

Call of Juarez is an epic adventure western themed FPS game. The player alternately assumes the roles of two distinct, antagonistic characters: a sneaking fugitive Billy and his hunter the reverend Ray.

Why similar: Western 71.9% ★, Shooter 8.3%, Action 8%, Violent 3.5%, Gore 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic western shooter that provides a more traditional narrative-driven experience in the same setting.

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 43.8%, Top-Down Shooter 31%, Indie 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, 2D 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that focuses on frantic, twin-stick combat and destructible environments.

Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.

Why similar: Western 78.8% ★, Difficult 4.6%, Violent 3.9%, Action 3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical western game that emphasizes stealth and planning, perfect for fans of the stealth elements in the seed game.

The game "Dead Dust" take place in the Wild West saturated with cowboy romance, gunpower smell, endless prairies and crazy gunfights of course. The main character, a tireless bounty hunter with name Shlango receives a letter from an influential person, who have his own many Saloons over all Wild West.

Why similar: Western 50.4% ★, Violent 18.2%, Action 12.9%, Difficult 4.5%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie western action game that focuses on arcade-style shooting and adventure elements.

Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.

Why similar: Western 58.6% ★, Shooter 11.6%, Action 8%, Gore 7%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

It's 3:00 a.m. Your neighbours are having a loud party. Stop them. Party Hard is tinyBuild's award-winning stealth strategy game about ruining parties by any means.

Why similar: Violent 21.9%, Gore 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Action 12.2%, Dark Humor 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down stealth game that focuses on eliminating targets in a chaotic, high-stakes environment.

Gunfight your way through procedurally generated Wild West towns. Customize the gameplay mechanics to suit your playstyle. Straightforward, non-stop action.

Why similar: Western 59.6% ★, Shooter 10.1%, Action 10.1%, Gore 7.4%, Violent 6.6%

Shoot your way to vengeance as the infamous undead gunslinger Quinn del Ramo. In this weird wild west, experience a story-driven action-packed adventure with bullets, magic, and betrayal.

Why similar: Western 62.9% ★, Shooter 12.6%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 3.6%, Stylized 2.9%

An old-fashioned beat 'em up with big doses of adrenaline and trippiness, somewhere between the classic style of Streets of Rage and the ultra-violence of Hotline Miami. Set in a cold, ruthless Soviet Union, Mother Russia Bleeds aims to conjure up anxiety, unease, and drug-addled frenzy.

Why similar: Gore 27.4%, Violent 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Action 13.9%, Co-op 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral, 2D action game that matches the high level of violence and intense combat found in the seed game.

Cursed West contains the spirit of Glories of the past, Holding aspects such as Difficulty and Mechanics. Adding more modern visuals in both, levels with traditional 2d gameplay, as in the 3d levels

Why similar: Western 46.6% ★, Action 20.2%, Shooter 17.4%, Indie 5.4%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A western-themed shooter that offers straightforward, arcade-style action in a desert setting.

DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.

Why similar: Indie 84.3%, 2D 3.6%, Atmospheric 3.6%, Adventure 2.5%, Dark Humor 2.2%

You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.9%, Dark Humor 24.4%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Violent 9.3%, Indie 6.9%

Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 44.4%, Atmospheric 20.1%, Adventure 10.2%, Indie 9.6%, Singleplayer 8%

Virtuous Western is a strategy game located in the old west, where our protagonist must eliminate all enemies in the area, using a limited amount of bullets to recover your stolen horse.

Why similar: Western 67.4% ★, Shooter 14.5%, Action 10.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%, 2D 2.4%

BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.

Why similar: Gore 24.6%, Action 15.9%, Shooter 15.4%, Violent 14%, Difficult 10.8%

"You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win." These are your orders. Humanity has already fought its war against the machines -- and lost. AI death squads stand watch over every planet and every wormhole, the few remaining human settlements are held captive in orbiting bubbles, and the AIs have turned their...

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.2%, Difficult 29.6%, Co-op 18.4%, Indie 11.3%, Singleplayer 5%

Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat!

Why similar: Western 45.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 31.1%, Action 6.9%, Top-Down 5.3%, Co-op 5.2%

Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry.

Why similar: Western 60.8% ★, Shooter 17.3%, Action 9.3%, Co-op 5.3%, Funny 4.4%

Wealthy, handsome, and... dead? Samuel strikes a deal with Death for one last shot at life, but only if he can survive a day doing everything manually. Blink, breathe, walk, and work - Guide Sam in this darkly humorous and brutally difficult adventure!

Why similar: Dark Humor 37.9%, Difficult 18.8%, Funny 12.9%, Adventure 9.6%, Singleplayer 8.8%

THE OLD WEST, 1864. In order to save their family, the McCall brothers will kill anyone who stands between them and the legendary Gold of Juarez.

Why similar: Western 72.1% ★, Action 8.9%, Shooter 7.5%, Violent 2.6%, Gore 2.6%

Become the ultimate Bounty Hunter in this bullet-fast, third-person Shooting Gallery and save the town of Sunset Bluff from the relentless Quicksilver Guns!

Why similar: Western 61.2% ★, Action 17.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Indie 5.6%, Arcade 4.8%

Super Amazing Wagon Adventure is a fast-paced 2d shooting game with a random story. You control a group of three migrants traveling west along a wagon trail. The game consists of short scenes that are sequenced together in a semi-random way to tell a crazy adventure story.

Why similar: Western 56.6% ★, Shooter 14.9%, Difficult 9.5%, Action 7%, Funny 3.4%

Sefir: Mafia Story is a reflex and fast thinking based 2D top down shooter game.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.9%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 11.7%, Difficult 11.2%, Top-Down 6.2%

Chocks away! Bomber Crew is a strategic simulation game, where picking the right crew and keeping your bomber in tip top shape is the difference between completing your mission or losing it all! USAAF DLC NOW AVAILABLE! FLY THE ICONIC AMERICAN BOMBER!

Why similar: Difficult 42.7%, Action 24.8%, Singleplayer 16.6%, Indie 13.7%, Atmospheric 2.2%

A short, cinematic western shooter with wild, fast-paced spray 'n' pray action! Help a sharp-shootin' renegade on a mission to take over the saloon. Shoot first, ask questions never. Clear out anyone daring enough to stand in your way!

Why similar: Western 57.2% ★, Shooter 16.4%, Action 13.8%, Violent 6.5%, Funny 3.4%

Have you got what it takes to be a Wanba Warrior? Step into the absurd world of calligraphy combat and prepare to lay the smackdown upon all who dare to oppose you, dishing out damage with your chosen ink brush of brutality! highly recommend playing with controllers.

Why similar: Action 39.3%, Funny 23.2%, Stylized 19.9%, 2D 17.6%

Team up or face it alone in this top down zombie slaying defense adventure! Featuring up to 4 player online co-op, cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses to build the Ultimate Zombie Defense. Can YOU stop them?

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Action 19.5%, Gore 15.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Violent 9.4%

Based on the community award-winning Doom2 mod with the same name by the same creator, UNLOVED is reimagined in the Unreal Engine 4 to bring forth the unspeakable terror in new ways. Play coop with your friends, increase your skills, mod your weapons and face the horror that this unearthly place holds...

Why similar: Gore 43.8%, Action 25.3%, Shooter 15.6%, Co-op 9.7%, Atmospheric 3.6%

When outlaws murdered your wife and took your daughter, everything you had was gone. Your gut aches for blood and sweet revenge. Dyin's too good for 'em now!

Why similar: Western 67.1% ★, Shooter 12.4%, Action 8.6%, Violent 6.3%, 2D 2.5%

Suit for Hire is a challenging action shooter, tactically blend weapons and martial arts together to unleash beautifully crafted violence.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Gore 18.1%, Violent 14.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 11%

When a tragic turn of events sets one man down a path of supernatural chaos and revenge, he must brutally hunt down all those who wronged him. Fight and survive through 8 unique story-based scenarios, and try your hand at 40 individually designed turn-based combat missions

Why similar: Western 83.4% ★, Action 4.5%, Gore 4.4%, Adventure 2.2%, Atmospheric 2.1%

Compete for #1. Best in the West is a Wild West shoot out experience! Grab a gun and blast your opponents with revolvers, double barreled shotguns, and other western weapons. Explore the woods and find loot to survive to be the last one standing.

Why similar: Western 39.2% ★, Action 19.7%, Violent 17.5%, Gore 17.3%, Indie 6.3%

Survive and unveil the mysteries of the Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes in an Action RPG from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey.

Why similar: Western 65.8% ★, Violent 10.5%, Action 8.2%, Atmospheric 4.9%, Top-Down 4.4%

Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shooter 16%, Gore 12.1%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Difficult 9.5%