- #1 Brickochet
97% matchVery Positive97% of 107 reviews2017
Dev: Graham Garven
Windows
Brickochet revitalizes classic brick breaking action in this fast-paced, explosive arcade game that all can enjoy!
Why similar: Casual 27.7%, Action 27.3%, Indie 19.7%, Arcade 17%, Colorful 6%
- #2 Antonball Deluxe
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 883 reviews2021
Dev: Summitsphere
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
The breakout title from Summitsphere, Antonball Deluxe is a retro, high-octane smorgasbord of ballbusting arcade action! Antonball Deluxe quite literally turns the breakout genre on its head, blending traditional brick-breaking gameplay with tight, intense platforming.
Why similar: Arcade 49.8%, Colorful 24%, Action 11.9%, Casual 5.8%, Indie 5.6%
- #3 Ionball 2: Ionstorm
96% matchMixed69% of 669 reviews2014
Dev: Ironsun StudiosPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
IonBall 2: Ionstorm is an arcade game with a modern 3D twist; re-live the joys and frustrations (in equal measure) of classics games such as Breakout and Arkanoid, in a no holds barred fast action game with stunning 3D environments, awesome effects and a thumping soundtrack.
Why similar: Casual 41.5%, Action 30.2%, Arcade 21.1%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #4 Habroxia 2
95% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Action 48.3%, Arcade 35.9%, Indie 12.2%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #5 Grav Blazer Squared
94% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.3%, Arcade 22.5%, Action 15.8%, Casual 15.6%, Colorful 10.9%
- #6 Galactic Bulwark Strike
94% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Josep G. Camarasa
Windows
An addictive physics-based mix of a shoot'em up and arkanoid. Defeat all the enemies while you keep the ball alive in this frantic retro-styled arcade game.
Why similar: Casual 36%, Action 35.4%, Indie 28.6%
- #7 Go Mecha Ball
91% matchVery Positive87% of 452 reviews2024
Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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.
Why similar: Arcade 30.6%, Top-Down 24%, Action 23.9%, Colorful 15.6%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #8 Brick Breaker
93% matchMixed47% of 144 reviews2017
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Brick Breaker, the classic arcade game, is back with a breathtaking new version. Get ready for some seriously explosive gameplay filled with surprises. Collect bonuses, avoid traps and play your way to victory across all the levels. Play with up to 4 players in local mode.
Why similar: Casual 23.4%, Action 21.7%, Arcade 20.4%, Indie 16.4%, Colorful 13.3%
- #9 Inferno 2
92% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Inferno 2 is an intense, atmospheric twin-stick adventure-shooter. Blast through 80+ levels full of enemies and secrets while upgrading your ship the way you want.
Why similar: Action 47.2%, Indie 36.3%, Colorful 16.4%
- #10 FullBlast
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 87 reviews2016
Dev: UFO Crash Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Arcade 20.9%, Casual 19.3%, Action 18.5%, Indie 14%, Top-Down 13.7%
- #11 Castle Break
89% matchVery Positive85% of 720 reviews2019
Dev: Pauloondra
Windows
Breakout game + physics + shooting + building. Use your mouse like in air hockey to kick enemy bombs back into the evil Black Castle! Destroy enemy towers rockets and lasers. Build your base to protect your little dudes - you need them to win
Why similar: Arcade 27.1%, Action 23.7%, Casual 14.1%, Top-Down 14%, Colorful 12.3%
- #12 Destructivator 2
89% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!
Why similar: Action 42.4%, Arcade 22.5%, Indie 21.1%, Colorful 9.5%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #13 Ball-it Hell
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 504 reviews2024
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Dodge! Strike back! This is a fast-paced barrage arcade game. Move the character to dodge bullets. Pick the right time to strike bullets back and destroy enemies to get gold coins. Unlock more characters and powerful skills. Keep challenging yourself to get higher scores and rankings.
Why similar: Arcade 31.4%, Action 20.4%, Casual 18.8%, Top-Down 17.1%, Indie 9.1%
- #14 Block Blowout
90% matchMostly Negative33% of 125 reviews2016
Dev: EnsenaSoft
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Block Blowout offers original brick-breaker arcade action inspired by the timeless classic. Blast your way through 84 challenging levels and collect useful upgrades and weapons of mass-destruction.
Why similar: Action 51.7%, Casual 48.3%
- #15 Super Mega Neo Pug
88% matchVery Positive84% of 776 reviews2016
Dev: SnowFlamePub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Turbo Pug is back! and this time, he's airborne! Fly through deserts, green fields and more stunning environments. Dodge an onslaught of enemies and go head to head with giant bosses! Unlock new costumes for Turbo Pug and new creatures to play as. Please try not to squish your pug!
Why similar: Casual 88.3%, Action 6.1%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #16 Slab
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 83 reviews2018
Dev: Smash The Code
Windows · Mac · Linux
Slab is an arcade game in which the main task is destroy slabs and bricks. The player controls a horizontally moving paddle to ricochet the ball against the slabs and destroy them. Slab has a very precision paddle! If you like classic childhood games, check it out!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 40.4%, Arcade 21.2%, Action 16.4%, Indie 10.1%, Colorful 8.7%
- #17 Distant Space 2
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,501 reviews2017
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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.
Why similar: Arcade 29.6%, Action 26.3%, Casual 24.8%, Indie 19.3%
- #18 Breakout: Recharged
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 122 reviews2022
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The original brick breaker returns with its toughest challenge yet. Survive as long as you can in arcade or take on one of 50 challenges picking up game-changing power-ups along the way.
Why similar: Arcade 29%, Action 27.1%, Casual 26.5%, Colorful 16%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #19 Droid Assault
85% matchVery Positive83% of 374 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.
Why similar: Action 35.5%, Indie 24.7%, Arcade 24.1%, Top-Down 15.7%
- #20 Rocket Riot
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2016
Dev: Codeglue
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Get ready for Rocket Riot, an action-packed, side-scrolling, 8-bit shooter where the rockets and the fun never stops! With over 200 levels and over 300 characters, blowing things up has just reached a new level of awesome!
Why similar: Casual 28.5%, Action 28.1%, Arcade 21.8%, Indie 21.6%
- #21 Burning Skies Arcade
81% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!
Why similar: Action 35.6%, Casual 35.5%, Top-Down 28.9%
- #22 Danmaku Unlimited 2
82% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Action 39.7%, Indie 31.8%, Arcade 28.5%
- #23 Breaking Survivors
80% matchVery Positive89% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: Axel Born
Windows · Linux
Brick-breaking gameplay meets Survivors-like mechanics. Use your balls to destroy bricks, level up and pick upgrades to hold your ground against waves of incoming bricks and try to high score in this roguelite brick breaking game.
Why similar: Arcade 42.5%, Casual 32.3%, Action 23.2%, Singleplayer 2%
- #24 Grav Blazer
83% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Action 19.7%, Casual 18.7%, Fast-Paced 18.5%, Arcade 17.9%, Indie 13.7%
- #25 Incandescent
82% matchMixed68% of 172 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: Action 39.7%, Indie 29.7%, Arcade 17.9%, Casual 12.7%
- #26 Orb Tower
77% matchVery Positive96% of 191 reviews2025
Dev: Pierre VandermaesenPub: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Linux
A Roguelike Bubble Puzzler! Choose your school of magic and reach the top of the tower! Chill pick up and play feel and nostalgic pixel art and music. Get your staff and prepare to shoot orbastical spells !
Why similar: Action 32.3%, Arcade 25%, Casual 22.3%, Colorful 10.2%, Indie 8.3%
- #27 Stellar 2D
81% matchMixed41% of 975 reviews2015
Dev: quad gamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Stellar 2D is a retro style space arcade game, it's a 2D game in a 3D world. With an addictive, fast paced, casual game-play style.
Why similar: Indie 52.3%, Casual 24.5%, Action 23.2%
- #28 Avalanche 2: Super Avalanche
79% matchVery Positive85% of 248 reviews2015
Dev: Beast GamesPub: Midnight City
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The award winning arcade platformer! Race to climb falling blocks as you dodge lava, dragons, and space chickens? Fast-paced retro goodness!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 38.5%, Action 24%, Indie 19.2%, Arcade 18.3%
- #29 Aviator: Air Combat
77% matchVery Positive85% of 97 reviews2022
Dev: Aleksey Sidelnikov
Windows
Plunge into the world of sky battles. Pursue an enemy bomber while dodging oncoming missiles. Get your adrenaline pumping and be rewarded with a bonus level.
Why similar: Arcade 45.1%, Top-Down 34.5%, Indie 15.1%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #30 Sparkle 2
78% matchVery Positive91% of 241 reviews2015
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Challenge the darkness with your swift orb matching skills, mighty magical enchantments and earthshaking powerups. Match the orbs before they fall into the abyss and find your way through mysterious lands of startling beauty!
Why similar: Classic 38.5% ★, Casual 22.2%, Action 15.2%, Indie 12.2%, Arcade 11.9%
- #31 Color Chaos
78% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: Daniel Riley
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Color Chaos is a twin stick shooter that delivers fun and chaotic color swapping arcade action that will keep you coming back time and time again to beat the highscores on the leaderboards.
Why similar: Casual 37.2%, Action 35.5%, Indie 27.3%
- #32 Sky Force Reloaded
75% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Arcade 29.5%, Top-Down 23.4%, Action 19.4%, Indie 14.2%, Colorful 9.5%
- #33 Aces of the Galaxy™
79% matchMixed56% of 52 reviews2009
Dev: Artech StudiosPub: Activision
Windows
3, 2, 1 Blast-Off! Launch yourself into the intense space-shooter Aces of the Galaxy™ A non-stop, old-school arcade thrill-ride for the 21st century and beyond. Utilize an impressive arsenal of upgradeable weapons including high powered missile launchers, devastating torpedoes and the ever-reliant chain gun to annihilate the ships of...
Why similar: Action 50.7%, Casual 49.3%
- #34 XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 729 reviews2024
Dev: WIZNWARPub: FLARB LLC
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN!! XENOTILT, the sequel to the cult hit, DEMON'S TILT. Get ready for another PINBALL FANTASY. XENOTILT shreds the envelope with face-melting gameplay & graphics.
Why similar: Arcade 31.8%, Top-Down 28.6%, Action 24.2%, Colorful 15.3%
- #35 AFTERBURN
75% matchVery Positive87% of 325 reviews2019
Dev: MorfeoDev
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Your daily dose of air combat. Super easy to pick up, minimum requirements and vibrant visuals. Setup your aircraft and jump into action!
Why similar: Arcade 42.6%, Action 28.5%, Colorful 22.1%, Singleplayer 6.8%
- #36 Balls Royale
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 103 reviews2020
Dev: Meaty Ore Games
Windows
Battle Royale inspired by classic arcade game! Massive cross-platform multiplayer free-for-all rounds with up to 50 players.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.5%, Action 17.1%, Casual 16.8%, Indie 14.1%, Arcade 13.2%
- #37 One Ship Two Ship Redshift Blueshift
76% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2015
Dev: HYPYRYL
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Redshift Blueshift is a tournament-ready pong-like 2D shooter in which two pilots fight for glory in their variable paddle ships! Power up your shields, unleash a horde of drones and homing missiles on your opponent and keep the hyper-ball in play! Supports local multiplayer and single player vs AI. Gamepad strongly recommended.
Why similar: Casual 37%, Action 35%, Indie 28%
- #38 Air Attack
74% matchVery Positive90% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: Four Pixels Games
Windows · Mac
Take a 5 minute break to de-stress with this high-intensity, ultra simple, retro arcade shooter! Take down airplanes. Dig tunnels. Hide and seek shelter. Try and beat the highscore. That's all. Afterwards, you will go back to your life with renewed energy of body and mind.
Why similar: Arcade 33%, Action 32.2%, Casual 31.5%, Indie 3.3%
- #39 Arkanoid - Eternal Battle
74% matchMixed62% of 362 reviews2022
Dev: PastagamesPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Discover or re-discover, the emblematic block breaker game in a fully modernized version! Classic elements from the franchise will definitely make a comeback, with a brand-new look, new rules, as well as new effects, bonuses and features!
Why similar: Arcade 41.6%, Casual 16.9%, Action 13.7%, Colorful 12.5%, Indie 9.3%
- #40 Whackerball
73% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Whackerball is a twin-stick shooter roguelite with Breakout inspired mechanics. Master the unique combat system as you venture through a multitude of diverse areas while collecting powerful and game changing upgrades.
Why similar: Action 43.4%, Arcade 34.2%, Casual 19.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #41 Particle Wars
73% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: HaDe GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows
Particle wars is a super cool and colorful survival shooter with crazy particle effects, tons of weapons and power-ups! Beat the levels with different approaches and get some great highscores at the infinite mode!
Why similar: Action 42.1%, Indie 32.4%, Arcade 25.5%
- #42 Phoenix 2
69% matchMixed67% of 211 reviews2025
Dev: Firi Games
Windows
A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.
Why similar: Arcade 27.4%, Top-Down 20.7%, Action 20.4%, Indie 16.8%, Colorful 9.8%
- #43 Luminosity
73% matchVery Positive84% of 62 reviews2015
Dev: Windmill Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Luminosity is a fast paced arcade game. You take the control of a space ship and your objective is to close off the enemy drones and conquer a certain percent of the map in order to blow them up. Things quickly escalate and you face an increasing number of unique and challenging enemies and environments all trying to destroy your laser...
Why similar: Casual 83.4%, Action 9.5%, Indie 7%
- #44 Hyper Sentinel
72% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 21%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 34.2%, Action 25.3%, Arcade 20.9%, Indie 19.5%
- #45 Doughlings: Invasion
72% matchMixed63% of 60 reviews2019
Dev: Hero Concept
Windows
Another tribute paid to yet another arcade classic from the Hero Concept team! Doughlings: Invasion promises a fun gaming experience to gamers of all ages with the innovations it brings to the shooting genre.
Why similar: Arcade 17.6%, Classic 16.9% ★, Action 16.1%, Fast-Paced 14.5%, Casual 13.5%
- #46 PIXELMAN
71% matchVery Positive82% of 277 reviews2018
Dev: Kindermann Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
PIXELMAN is a retro styled, action-filled, high-score chaser arcade game, where you control the title character in his mission to rescue the citizens of Pixville from the evil Baron Von Pixel and his contraptions.
Why similar: Action 29.6%, Casual 29.2%, Indie 22.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Colorful 6.4%
- #47 AngerForce: Reloaded
70% matchVery Positive91% of 382 reviews2017
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.
- #48 Starblast
70% matchVery Positive81% of 1,077 reviews2017
Dev: Neuronality
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Fun, fast paced online multiplayer arcade space shooter. Take control of your spaceship, mine asteroids, increase your stats, upgrade to different types of spaceships with improved stats and weapons. Fight against other players and collect their gems.
Why similar: Action 28.4%, Casual 25%, Indie 20.4%, Arcade 16.1%, Top-Down 10%
- #49 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
70% matchVery Positive94% of 362 reviews2017
Dev: Game Ever Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.
Why similar: Action 22.3%, Casual 22.2%, Classic 21.3% ★, Indie 16.8%, Arcade 15%
- #50 Max Manos 2
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 127 reviews2025
Dev: Max Manos
Windows
Max Manos is back with a destructive incremental adventure. Climb a 201-floor tower swarming with monsters. Destroy enemies, unlock powerful abilities, and upgrade into an unstoppable hand of destruction. Reach the top and face the ultimate challenge.
Why similar: Casual 31.5%, Action 27.2%, Arcade 21.1%, Indie 11.1%, Colorful 7.5%
- #51 Spark the Electric Jester 2
69% matchVery Positive89% of 738 reviews2019
Dev: Feperd GamesPub: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Fast paced 3D action platformer.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 57.2%, Action 32.2%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #52 Super Bit Blaster XL
67% matchVery Positive94% of 878 reviews2020
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Arcade 33.2%, Action 24.9%, Casual 24.6%, Colorful 17.3%
- #53 Cloud Cutter
68% matchVery Positive87% of 127 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: Arcade 36.3%, Action 33.8%, Top-Down 25.5%, Indie 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #54 100% Challenge
67% matchVery Positive93% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: findemor
Windows
Action arcade! CAPTURE enemies of your color and AVOID the rest to become the best in the world! Fast, addictive and 100% challenging!
Why similar: Casual 32.2%, Action 24.3%, Arcade 22.8%, Colorful 9.8%, Indie 8%
- #55 Arkanoid - Eternal Battle : Battle Royale F2P Edition
68% matchMixed63% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: PastagamesPub: Microids
Windows
The Iconic Block-Breaker Returns! Embrace for free the intensity of the Battle Royale, thanks to the Eternal Battle Mode, up to 25 players online. Play now for free and try to reach the top of the leaderboard. Additional modes are available for separate purchase.
Why similar: Action 50.7%, Arcade 37.7%, Colorful 11.6%
- #56 SUPER CIRCUIT BREAKERS
68% matchVery Positive82% of 94 reviews2020
Dev: Triverske
Windows
Back with new weapons, new enemies, and with more circuits to break than ever! Destroy millions of robots in this free-to-play shooter with up to 6 players.
Why similar: Arcade 43.2%, Action 33.5%, Colorful 23.2%
- #57 Antipaint
64% matchVery Positive95% of 274 reviews2024
Dev: Vilius Prakapas
Windows
An action-packed roguelite shooter where you battle famous works of art and each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection.
Why similar: Arcade 19.7%, Top-Down 18.7%, Casual 18.1%, Action 15.5%, Indie 12.2%
- #58 ArcBall
71% matchMostly Negative27% of 62 reviews2018
Dev: VladProduction
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
ArcBall - Simple and casual arcanoid-like game. Interesting levels and nice retro-graphics are waiting you!
Why similar: Casual 58%, Indie 42%
- #59 GalaxIverse
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 59 reviews2016
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.
Why similar: Arcade 21.1%, Action 20%, Casual 18.9%, Indie 15.8%, Top-Down 13.4%
- #60 Bit Blaster XL
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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!
Why similar: Arcade 39%, Casual 30.6%, Action 30.4%