- #1 Ultratron
96% matchVery Positive88% of 694 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.
Why similar: Arcade 17.3%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Action 15.3%, Retro 14.3%, Indie 11.2%
- #2 Meltdown
89% matchVery Positive85% of 822 reviews2014
Dev: Phenomenon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Meltdown is a tactical arcade shooter featuring both singleplayer and intense online multiplayer. Become the most skilled soldier, choose your weapons, get the best upgrades, buckle up and start your mission. Be careful, each enemy has it’s own combat style, special AI and gear. Adapt to them to survive!
Why similar: Action 33.7%, Indie 19.5%, Arcade 19%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Shooter 12.7%
- #3 Crimsonland
74% 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: Local Co-Op 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Action 15.7%, Shooter 14.9%, Top-Down 13.7%
- #4 Frenzy
72% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, search labarinthine levels for the exit, while surviving an ever-increasing onslaught of deadly robots.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Retro 15.6%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 10.8%
- #5 Avoid - Sensory Overload
74% matchVery Positive86% of 224 reviews2014
Dev: 48h StudioPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Avoid is a fast-paced arcade game that will test your reflexes!
Why similar: Action 50.8%, Indie 28.7%, Arcade 20.5%
- #6 ArchRobo - Robotic Annihilation
72% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Ameet Sharma
Windows
This is ArchRobo, a top-down shooter. Featuring incredible visuals, 28 intense levels ranging from easy to incredibly challenging, with 5 large Bosses, dozens of enemies, and a plethora of creative weapons such as the Laser Sword, and Juggernaut power-up.
Why similar: Action 18.9%, Indie 12.7%, Robots 12.4%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%
- #7 Voidronaut
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Aztyrael Studios
Windows
Voidronaut is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter set in the endless darkness of deep space. As the last surviving pilot, you must outmaneuver relentless enemy waves, collect new weapons, and sharpen your aim, speed, and reflexes to survive.
Why similar: Action 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Arcade 18.2%, Shooter 14.2%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #8 Data Man
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darkbits
Windows · Mac
Data Man is a new game for the original 8-bit NES console that brings arcade action to a home console.
Why similar: Action 18.5%, Arcade 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Local Co-Op 8.9%
- #9 Wizorb
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 996 reviews2012
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The once peaceful Kingdom of Gorudo is threatened by an evil presence. The only hope for salvation is Cyrus!
Why similar: Arcade 31.4%, Retro 21.9%, Indie 17.5%, Action 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
- #10 Titan Attacks!
71% matchVery Positive90% of 976 reviews2012
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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...
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39%, Arcade 30.5%, Shooter 25.8%, 2D 4.7%
- #11 Steel Storm: Burning Retribution
72% matchMixed60% of 369 reviews2011
Dev: Kot in Action Creative Artel
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Control an advanced hovertank, packed with the most advanced and sophisticated weapons as you fight against extraterrestrial invaders.
Why similar: Action 21%, Arcade 19.5%, Shooter 19.4%, Indie 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%
- #12 IFF
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: DJMBuilds
Windows
IFF is a top-down action-packed shooter where you play a railgun-equipped tank against an army of invading hostiles. Clear each area and move on to the next until your mission is done!
Why similar: Action 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Arcade 21.4%, Top-Down 14.6%, Sci-fi 10.8%
- #13 Halo: Spartan Assault
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,811 reviews2014
Dev: Vanguard GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Halo: Spartan Assault brings the excitement of Halo combat to Steam for the very first time. Battle your way through 30 action-packed missions against the Covenant as you explore the origin of the Spartan Ops program featured in Halo 4. *DirectX feature level 10 required. *
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Action 25.6%, Top-Down 14.1%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Shooter 12.2%
- #14 Revenge of the Titans
68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,250 reviews2011
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The ultimate mash-up of Real-time Strategy and Tower Defense!
Why similar: Indie 18.8%, Action 17.6%, Sci-fi 16.7%, Retro 15.4%, Arcade 11.7%
- #15 Space Pirates and Zombies
67% matchVery Positive91% of 3,142 reviews2011
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.
Why similar: Action 24.8%, Top-Down 24%, Sci-fi 20.4%, Indie 15.7%, Shooter 11.8%
- #16 Maelstrom
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sam Lantinga
Windows · Mac · Linux
Maelstrom is an open source port of the original shareware game for the Macintosh. It is a fast-action, asteroids-like game, with classic pixel graphics and original sounds.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Arcade 19%, Action 14.4%, Retro 10.4%, Top-Down 10.4%
- #17 SUPER SCORE SHOOTER CLASSIC
61% match9 user reviews90% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: AM Factory
Windows
A fast-paced vertical shooter built for short sessions! 2-Minute and 5-Minute score attack modes with beautiful X68000-style pixel art.
Why similar: Action 22.7%, Arcade 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shooter 16.5%, Retro 9.4%
- #18 Parsec
61% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Speedbird
Windows
In Parsec you pilot a spaceship through a field of asteroids trying to destroy as many as possible before they destroy you. You have three different weapons that can be picked up around the world. Health can also be picked up from random spawns and sometimes dropped by asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 16.9%, Shooter 14%, Top-Down 11.2%
- #19 Space Force Bargain Bin
59% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Sled Dog Games
Windows · Linux
Repel the humans! Safeguard the future of all alienkind! Fueled by a large selection of quirky upgrades and power-ups, strengthen the alien alliance to destroy Humanity's Last Hope in this fast-paced retro action-arcade shooter with roguelite and tower defense elements.
Why similar: Action 18.3%, Arcade 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 14.1%, Retro 11%
- #20 True Galactic Mission
60% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Davila Games
Windows
There are 5 pilots in training, each with unique characteristics. It is the day of the final level and everyone wil l face a test to see who will be able to accept the next challenge, a true galactic mission. Be you one of the selecteds!
Why similar: Action 28.9%, Arcade 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Shooter 18.9%, 2D 3.2%
- #21 N.O.M.A.D. (CPC/Spectrum)
63% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this innovative top-down shooter from 1985, pilot the Nemesis Organisation Mobile Attack Droid (N.O.M.A.D.) through the heavily armoured homeworld of galactic supervillain Cyrus T. Gross, solving tricky puzzles, dodging deadly hazards, and shooting fiendish enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Retro 17.9%, Arcade 14.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 12.4%
- #22 Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,492 reviews2012
Dev: Level Up Labs, LLCPub: Level Up Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid tightly focuses on three things: tactical depth, customization, and story
Why similar: Retro 60.1%, Pixel Graphics 27.4%, 2D 12.5%
- #23 Rescue bomber
65% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Laughing Fox Games
Windows
Experience an upgraded version of Bomberman-like with more game modes and challenging levels! Play casually a VS mode with computer or your friends or try to complete intense story mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Local Co-Op 20.2%, Arcade 18.3%, Top-Down 13.5%, Retro 12.3%
- #24 Syder Arcade
65% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Arcade 25%, Action 19.8%, Shooter 16.6%, Indie 14.2%, Retro 12.9%
- #25 Tank Blitz: Underdog Division
60% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Underdog Division
Windows
Tank Blitz: is a retro-style 2D top-down tank shooter where you engage in intense battles against a variety of enemy tanks, armored trains, and devastating railguns. Utilize the terrain for cover as you outmaneuver and outgun your foes in strategic combat scenarios.
Why similar: Action 20.4%, Arcade 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 15%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #26 Operation : Escape
59% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: ICT@SUPub: ZDKHub
Windows
A sci-fi top-down shooter game. 2D top-downYou shooting game. You get kidnapped by alien from far away and infested by their blood, which makes you able to use their weapon. You have to get out there before they catch you and do some weird thing with your body
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Action 25.6%, Shooter 19.2%, Top-Down 11.5%, Sci-fi 8.6%
- #27 Asteroids
61% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Arcade 19%, Action 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shooter 14.9%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #28 Electronic Super Joy
64% matchVery Positive90% of 3,293 reviews2013
Dev: Michael Todd GamesPub: 2&30 Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Electronic Super Joy is a brutally hard platformer set in a world of pulse-pounding electronic music. Run, jump, smash & fly your way through 45+ weird & different levels, with low-gravity, world rotation, giant monsters & swarming missiles.
Why similar: Indie 39.4%, Action 28.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Retro 12.8%, 2D 4.4%
- #29 Organ Trail: Director's Cut
64% matchVery Positive88% of 3,135 reviews2013
Dev: The Men Who Wear Many Hats
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Organ Trail is a retro zombie survival game. Travel westward in a station wagon with 4 of your friends, scavenging for supplies and fending off the undead. Members of your party might die of dysentery or you might have to put them down yourself when they get bit.
Why similar: Retro 47.3%, Indie 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Action 6.5%, 2D 3.5%
- #30 Fortix
64% matchVery Positive92% of 938 reviews2010
Dev: Nemesys Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 47.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Can you reclaim your ancestors’ land? Evil forces have taken over the once fertile land of Fortiana. You are the only one who can storm the castles and claw it back from the hordes of dragons. Experience a new type of strategy and arcade game. Fence off parts of the battlefield to corner your enemies.
Why similar: Indie 60.9%, Arcade 39.1%
- #31 AREA WARS™
57% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: RexoPub: STUDIO.D0DO
Windows
AREA WARS™ is a fast-paced 2D omnidirectional shooter where you battle enemies from every direction in a constantly changing enclosed area. Defeated enemies trigger chain explosions that engulf nearby foes and boost your score multiplier. Built for short, repeatable runs with score-focused gameplay.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Arcade 15.7%, Shooter 14%, Action 11.7%, Top-Down 10%
- #32 Bleed
63% matchVery Positive93% of 1,897 reviews2013
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like!
Why similar: Action 27.8%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Indie 16.4%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 8.7%
- #33 Retro Space Shooter
64% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Gable Games
Windows
Retro Space Shooter is a refreshingly modern 3D physics-based implementation of a top-down retro arcade space shooter. Expertly pilot your drone ship through an onslaught of enemy fire and fight seemingly endless waves of enemy ships and bosses.
Why similar: Action 38.6%, Indie 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 9.9%
- #34 Defense Grid: The Awakening
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,298 reviews2008
Dev: Hidden Path Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is invading, and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building fortification towers around their base.
Why similar: Sci-fi 59.9%, Indie 40.1%
- #35 Bardbarian
63% matchVery Positive89% of 1,508 reviews2014
Dev: TreeFortress Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You play as Brad the barbarian, who is awoken to the sounds of his town under siege. Today is different though; Brad has grown tired of fighting all the time. The usual grind for XP has grown dull, and he has decided to pursue his dreams of making music instead of shedding blood.
Why similar: Indie 50.6%, Action 45.2%, 2D 4.2%
- #36 The Final Frontier
61% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: DJ Games
Windows
The Final Frontier is a retro multi-directional shooter inspired by the likes of Asteroids and Galaga. You destroy waves of endless enemies while trying to survive as long as possible by upgrading your ship's abilities along the way.
Why similar: Retro 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Action 19.2%, Arcade 18%, Shooter 17.4%
- #37 Pain 'n Dave: The Maze of Malice
60% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: missingnoge
Windows
Escape the Maze of Malice in this frantic 2D top-down shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Indie 13.7%, Top-Down 13.2%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 12.4%
- #38 Mircron Wars XR
63% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Hallid GamesPub: Jason Halliday
Windows
Is an easy to play arcade space shooter, with an endless area to play in and countless Enemies to destroy. There are 18 ships to unlock and play as. Many different enemies to blast away at. Boss ships. HD graphics. Awesome Music. Lots of Weapons to blast away at the enemy ships with.
Why similar: Action 26.8%, Indie 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 11.9%
- #39 Cannonship
62% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Two Hands Lab
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cannonship is an action-packed shootout in which your plane must fight a horde of enemies. You can fight your opponents alone or with another player. Upgrade your ship and tip the balance of victory to your side! Will you accept the challenge?
Why similar: Action 33.6%, Local Co-Op 23.5%, Indie 23.4%, Arcade 19.5%
- #40 Arcadia
60% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.9%, Action 15%, Retro 13.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 9.2%
- #41 Fortix 2
62% matchVery Positive91% of 588 reviews2011
Dev: Nemesys Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Fortix 2 is best described as a reverse turret defense game. As Sir Fortix, the knight, you must conquer castles while dodging tower turrets and evil monsters. Fight your way across the shires of the island Artalom, storming from castle to castle.
Why similar: Indie 63.9%, Arcade 36.1%
- #42 Faerie Solitaire
62% matchVery Positive91% of 2,528 reviews2010
Dev: Subsoap
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Have magical fun in the addicting Card game, Faerie Solitaire! Find and raise a Faerie pet and repopulate the magical land of Avalon using the resources found by clearing each level.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #43 Blue Jay Joyride
59% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Simmuk
Windows
Blue Jay Joyride is a fast-paced 2D space shooter. Go through waves of enemies and fight progressively harder bosses. Collect one of the many unique powerups to give your ship a fighting chance in this intense game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Action 20.6%, Arcade 19.5%, Top-Down 10.6%, Retro 9.1%
- #44 When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: None is Enough
Windows · Linux
When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears is a story-driven, retro space shooter inspired by DOS-era space games like Star Control, Solar Winds, and Lightspeed. Blast your way through fast-paced arcade combat; build out modular, upgradable ships; and explore a galaxy torn by war.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Arcade 16.3%, Retro 13.3%, Action 10.4%, Shooter 9.7%
- #45 Trigger Time
62% matchPositive80% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: Shephf GamesPub: Creative Mobile
Windows · Linux
Trigger Time is a story-driven, top-down Shoot 'em up with a fun gravity gun and physics puzzles to solve. Blast your way through 9 levels filled with enemies, hazards and bizarre bosses. Along the way you'll take control of vehicles, pick up weapons, items and boosters.
Why similar: Action 27.9%, Indie 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 12%
- #46 Rendagor
58% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TribanzDev
Windows
Rendagor is a 2D Top-down Shooter starring a service bot. Just a simple machine... or something more? Uncover dark secrets in Story Mode or master the challenge of Arcade Mode. Shoot, smash, and demolish enemies and destructible environments with a devastating arsenal.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Robots 12%, Top-Down 10.7%
- #47 Blocks That Matter
63% matchMostly Positive78% of 782 reviews2011
Dev: Swing Swing Submarine
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
When indie game developers Alexey and Markus are in trouble, their only hope comes from their creation.
Why similar: Robots 36.9%, Indie 31.2%, Retro 19.8%, 2D 12.1%
- #48 BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
61% matchVery Positive92% of 3,059 reviews2013
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Step into rhythmic bliss with Runner2! Best Indie Game winner, Guinness World Record holder, and narrated by Charles Martinet. Unleash vibrant moves and beats in 120 levels!
Why similar: Arcade 39%, Indie 30%, Action 28.2%, 2D 2.9%
- #49 Go Home Dinosaurs!
61% matchVery Positive87% of 620 reviews2013
Dev: Fire Hose Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Todd Rex wants steak. Todd Rex wants YOUR steak. Are you gonna let him take it? No way! Go Home, Dinosaurs!Prevent hordes of marauding Dinos from crashing your party in the world’s premier BBQ defense simulator! Unlock powerful towers that act like little weaponized puzzle pieces.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #50 Dead Pixels
61% matchVery Positive87% of 2,424 reviews2012
Dev: CSR-Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A toxic waste spill finds its way into the water supply, causing the recently deceased to rise from their graves. Now it's up to you to blast your way through the hordes of undead if you're going to escape the city. On the way to your rescue, you'll search stores and houses for supplies, and trade with other survivors.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.5%, Action 22.5%, Retro 14.9%, Indie 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11%
- #51 Delve Deeper
63% matchMixed61% of 420 reviews2010
Dev: Lunar GiantPub: Lunar Giant Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Delve Deeper is a turn-based Adventure/Strategy game for Windows that combines HD pixel art, tile placement, and RPG elements in a bright and humorous atmosphere. Up to four players take command of Dwarf mining teams in this fast and furious dungeon adventure meets devious puzzler, building the map as you play for an ever-changing,...
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #52 Triple Town
61% matchVery Positive92% of 818 reviews2012
Dev: Spry Fox
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triple Town is an award-winning original puzzle game in which you try to grow the greatest possible city. The larger the city you build, the more points you score. You build your city by matching three or more game-pieces: combine three grasses to make a bush, three bushes to make a tree...
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #53 Virtual Rogue
62% matchMixed59% of 27 reviews2016
Dev: Snowy Productions
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Virtual Rogue is a top-down action roguelike shooter set in a computer controlled by a cruel and merciless User. You play as a text document file named “Note” who, after being accidentally created by the User, is thrown into the Recycle Bin.
Why similar: Action 38.8%, Arcade 23.6%, Indie 19.4%, Shooter 18.2%
- #54 Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition
56% matchVery Positive91% of 63,462 reviews2021
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 52.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.
Why similar: Sci-fi 42.8%, Action 30.2%, Shooter 27%
- #55 Blood of the Werewolf
63% matchMixed59% of 618 reviews2013
Dev: Scientifically ProvenPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Blood of the Werewolf (2.0) Become Selena, loving mother, devoted wife and -- powerful werewolf. Take revenge on the monsters that have slain your husband and stolen your child, in this love letter to classic platformers.
Why similar: Action 46.9%, Indie 32.1%, Retro 21%
- #56 CyberArena
54% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Demid Aleksandrovich
Windows
Tear through waves of enemies in a frantic arena shooter with roguelike mechanics! Slow time, upgrade your mech, combine modules, and break through enemy machines. Every run is a new chance to prove your worth to the Technocracy!
Why similar: Action 20.2%, Arcade 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Top-Down 9.7%, Robots 9%
- #57 Sword of the Stars: The Pit
61% matchVery Positive83% of 1,552 reviews2013
Dev: Kerberos Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A fun, fast, light-hearted, turn-based RPG, where the tradition of old school dungeon-diving games meets the sci-fi Sword of the Stars universe!
Why similar: Sci-fi 81%, 2D 19%
- #58 Strike Suit Infinity
61% matchVery Positive82% of 620 reviews2013
Dev: Born Ready Games Ltd.Pub: Born Ready Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ok, cadet. This is it. All your training has brought you to this point - you are here for one reason only: to be the best.Strike Suit Infinity is a frantic high score chaser where your skill is the only thing that matters. Whatever combat experience you have had so far is considered irrelevant.
Why similar: Action 31.8%, Arcade 22.6%, Indie 17.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Sci-fi 13.8%
- #59 Shufflepuck Cantina Deluxe
61% matchVery Positive84% of 538 reviews2013
Dev: Agharta Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
After jumping through a wormhole and landing onto this forsaken planet far from home, you are standing in front of a huge interstellar Casino where everyone plays air hockey for a living! Plug your Oculus Rift DK (or not!) and master the finest Shufflepucking techniques!
Why similar: Arcade 30.9%, Action 26.9%, Indie 26.1%, Sci-fi 16.2%
- #60 Dungeons of Dredmor
60% matchVery Positive94% of 5,389 reviews2011
Dev: Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.
Why similar: Indie 79.8%, Top-Down 16.4%, 2D 3.7%