- #1 Steel Storm: Burning Retribution
97% 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: Indie 38.9%, Shooter 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Action 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.6%
- #2 DEPLOYMENT
96% matchVery Positive83% of 1,237 reviews2018
Dev: Whale Rock Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%
An intense competitive top-down shooter: choose your class, capture turrets, progress, and dominate in the arena. top-down shooter, multiplayer shooter, arena shooter, class-based shooter, sci-fi shooter
Why similar: Multiplayer 35.5%, Sci-fi 35%, Action 16.2%, Casual 8.5%, Strategy 4.8%
- #3 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
94% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
Windows
You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.1%, Indie 21.7%, Sci-fi 18.4%, RPG 13.7%, Action 7.8%
- #4 Cosmic Coliseum
94% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Exane GamesPub: Bad Blood Studios
Windows
Fight for your freedom as you battle through wave after wave of alien adversaries. Destroy enemy fighters and collect XP to raise your level and become more powerful. Combine your skills and abilities with a huge range of power-ups to become the ultimate champion.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.2%, Shooter 18.3%, Indie 18.2%, Top-Down 13.5%, Sci-fi 8%
- #5 Galactic Arms Race
95% matchMixed47% of 86 reviews2014
Dev: Evolutionary Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Top-down 2.5D action that combines old-school shooters like Star Control, action-RPGs like Diablo, with a system that evolves unique weapons to player preferences. Single-player and 32-player online coop and PVP.
Why similar: Indie 65.5%, Action 22%, Casual 12.5%
- #6 CLASH
93% matchMostly Negative38% of 262 reviews2016
Dev: Ultima GamesPub: New Reality Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Clash is a hard-core action/rpg arena blend. With a wide variety of skills to mix and match that inspires creativity and unique styles, Clash lives up to its goal as an action game for the brainy. Play multiplayer with friends or compete in the single-player league by making your way up the leader-board.
Why similar: Indie 34.9%, Action 26.1%, Multiplayer 21.8%, Shooter 11%, Strategy 6.3%
- #7 Retrograde Arena
91% matchVery Positive94% of 531 reviews2020
Dev: FreemergencyPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Retrograde Arena is a multiplayer twin stick shooter where bullets don’t kill. Use weapons, physics, and your Drone to push, pull, and blast your foes into deadly surroundings in this skill-based shooter action title that redefines physics-based action.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45.3%, Shooter 26.8%, Multiplayer 18.1%, Action 9.9%
- #8 Astroloot
89% matchVery Positive92% of 527 reviews2025
Dev: Andreas Hager Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Loot, level up, and obliterate everything in your path. Astroloot is a sci-fi bullet heaven with deep ARPG systems, featuring a massive skill tree, deterministic crafting, and near-endless build possibilities.
Why similar: Sci-fi 31.3%, RPG 19.7%, Indie 16.7%, Top-Down 13.2%, Action 10.6%
- #9 Cosmonator
91% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2019
Dev: Bourbontank
Windows
Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!
Why similar: Indie 30%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, RPG 15.6%, Action 11%, Sci-fi 7%
- #10 Outnumbered
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Indie 24.5%, Shooter 15.6%, Top-Down 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #11 ATOMEGA
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,770 reviews2017
Dev: Reflections, a Ubisoft StudioPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Grow, fight, collect and evade in the last cosmic arena the very end of time. Acquire MASS to evolve your EXOFORM from the nimble ATOM to the godlike OMEGA and compete for fun and dominance in a fast-paced, multiplayer shooter. ATOMEGA™ !
Why similar: Indie 38.4%, Multiplayer 24.9%, Action 19.2%, Shooter 17.5%
- #12 AI: Rampage
89% matchMostly Negative39% of 541 reviews2016
Dev: Sekerin ProductionsPub: New Reality Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fight against the robots and reclaim the land! Attempt to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where it seems like everything wants you dead! Tactical stealth action in a post-apocalyptic settings!
Why similar: Indie 94.9%, Action 3.2%, Strategy 1.9%
- #13 Vital Shell
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,426 reviews2026
Dev: MarvinWizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45.6%, RPG 22.2%, Top-Down 21.6%, Action 10.6%
- #14 A.I. Invasion
88% matchMostly Negative35% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: GameArt Studio GmbH
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A.I. Invasion is an action-loaded top-down-shooter in a futuristic setting. The superior machines subjugated the universe. In a wide range of missions you take the role of a soldier and equip and command a team of special units to reclaim the planet system.
Why similar: Indie 36.3%, Top-Down Shooter 35.7%, Action 12.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Strategy 4.3%
- #15 Guardians of Orion (Phase 2)
86% matchMixed53% of 3,622 reviews2016
Dev: DANKIE
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Guardians of Orion is a Sci-Fi Action RPG Looter Shooter with Dinosaurs and Robots. Complete Mission Objectives all over the Galaxy with your friends to earn new Gear & Rewards!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Indie 17.6%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Shooter 13.4%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #16 Square Heroes
86% matchVery Positive86% of 246 reviews2015
Dev: Gnomic Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons. Lay waste to your friends and foes in local, LAN and online multiplayer matches, or hone your skills in single player and custom games.
Why similar: Indie 52.7%, Multiplayer 29.6%, Action 17.7%
- #17 Dominance
84% matchMixed65% of 355 reviews2023
Dev: INPLERON LTD
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Dominance is a multiplayer top-down shooter, built on a no-limits attitude. Choose between a rich variety of different ability and item combinations, select one of 6 distinct characters. Battle up to 24 foes on the ever-evolving terrain — and prove your Dominance.
Why similar: Shooter 27.1%, Multiplayer 25.7%, Sci-fi 19%, Top-Down 17.9%, Action 10.2%
- #18 Deathless: Survivors
82% matchMixed60% of 197 reviews2024
Dev: OneTwoPlay
Windows
Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure. Team up with friends, slash through endless waves of foes, conquer formidable bosses, fulfill quests, craft potent weapons, and unlock unique characters!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.2%, Indie 28.1%, RPG 15.5%, Co-op 9.2%, Action 9.1%
- #19 ExoTanks
83% matchMixed64% of 191 reviews2020
Dev: Digital Universe
Windows
Dynamic tank shooter! Play on unique tanks of the future with individual abilities, mechanics and appearance. Upgrade your tank during the battle.
Why similar: Indie 26%, Shooter 20.9%, Action 17.6%, RPG 15.3%, Multiplayer 11.3%
- #20 SYNTHETIK: Arena
81% matchVery Positive90% of 2,336 reviews2019
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Face the varied challenges of the Machine God Zir in ARENA, a standalone expansion for Synthetik: Legion Rising! Leverage the next level in gun-play and experiment with powerful tech in varied action packed Arenas!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.3%, Indie 19.8%, Multiplayer 17.5%, Action 9.3%, Shooter 9.3%
- #21 Toy Tanks
82% matchVery Positive92% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: Fuzzy Sock StudiosPub: Retroware
Windows · Linux
Jump, Dash, and Shoot your way to victory in this 3D, Physics based, Tank game! Choose from several different types of Tanks, Each with their own unique set of stats and abilities! Work together with up to 4 of your friends to defeat, unlock, and discover all this adventure has to offer!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 48.3%, Indie 32.1%, Action 12.8%, Casual 6.9%
- #22 ANVIL
79% matchMixed61% of 2,201 reviews2023
Dev: ACTION SQUARE
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take on the role of a Vault Breaker in search of alien artifacts called “Vaults” and fight against monsters and powerful bosses. You can strengthen your Breakers to explore far-away galaxies that no one has ever reached!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.2%, Multiplayer 19.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #23 Dungeons and Robots
81% matchMixed42% of 171 reviews2024
Dev: Glow Games Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Dungeons & Robots is an Action Shooter RPG where players explore futuristic dungeons and collaborate to fight, conquer and dominate. Features include, fast-paced combat; solo missions, 1-4 player co-op and guilds; crafting; customizable characters, weapons and armour; and procedurally generated content.
Why similar: Indie 38.1%, Shooter 25.2%, RPG 23.1%, Action 13.6%
- #24 Dinogen Online
78% matchVery Positive83% of 294 reviews2023
Dev: Wilkin Games
Windows
Action-packed 2D multiplayer top-down shooter. Play as a human or dinosaur with hundreds of weapons, game modes, and maps!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.1%, Shooter 19.8%, Multiplayer 18.8%, Top-Down 16.6%, Action 9%
- #25 Shape Shifter: Formations
76% matchVery Positive91% of 267 reviews2025
Dev: Castec Studios
Windows
Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.1%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Top-Down 15.9%, RPG 14.6%, Co-op 10.1%
- #26 Geometry Arena
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 44.2%, Indie 19.5%, RPG 16.1%, Action 8.1%, Shooter 7.4%
- #27 Robot Warriors
80% matchMostly Negative39% of 82 reviews2019
Dev: Sabrina Aridi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Slash and shoot everyone in your way in this hack and slash game. Kill a lot of enemies and find a way to the exit to complete missions.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.9%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Top-Down 15.2%, Indie 13.7%, Action 6.8%
- #28 Meltdown
78% 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: Indie 50.2%, Action 20.3%, Shooter 15.5%, Multiplayer 14%
- #29 Brotato
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Sci-fi 21%, Multiplayer 19.6%, RPG 11.5%, Co-op 7.2%
- #30 Xeno Crisis
77% matchVery Positive87% of 209 reviews2019
Dev: Bitmap Bureau
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.1%, Indie 18.4%, Shooter 15.3%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Top-Down 11.1%
- #31 From Space
76% matchMixed68% of 1,932 reviews2022
Dev: Triangle StudiosPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From Space is a solo and co-op action-shooter for squads up to four players. Take on the challenge of liberating the earth from an alien infestation with your friends, using over-the-top weaponry in a post-apocalyptic world with awesomely stylized graphics. The apocalypse has never been so much fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Indie 13.6%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Shooter 13.2%, Top-Down 11.6%
- #32 Swarm Arena
79% matchMixed70% of 63 reviews2010
Dev: Dedication Games
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Take control of a virtual organism in this unique indie arcade title, while unlocking Steam Achievements and climbing the leaderboards!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 42.5%, Shooter 24.4%, Top-Down 18.8%, Action 8.8%, Casual 5.4%
- #33 Astro Looter: Survivor
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 423 reviews2024
Dev: Soda Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Explore alien planets to mine resources, kill alien insects, build defense turrets, and survive waves of insect attacks across the galactic frontier. Astro Looter combines elements of survival, roguelike, and tower defense in a top-down shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.4%, Shooter 21.2%, Top-Down 17.1%, RPG 14.1%, Action 8.2%
- #34 Survivor Mercs
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 156 reviews2023
Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Why similar: Sci-fi 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, RPG 20.7%, Top-Down 13.6%, Action 6.5%
- #35 Alien Brothers 2
72% matchVery Positive85% of 191 reviews2025
Dev: 易远游戏
Windows
《Alien Brothers 2》is a top-down ARPG. Loot dark fantasy gear with random stats, runes, and upgrades. Skills auto-fire. Control everything with just a mouse or an Xbox controller. Rise from nothing, defeat the Demon King's legion, and save the galaxy!
Why similar: Sci-fi 22.9%, RPG 22.8%, Top-Down 20.7%, Indie 20.1%, Action 11.6%
- #36 Battle Arena
75% matchMixed64% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: ShadowWolf Games
Windows
Battle Arena is a multiplayer, immersive 2D Sci-Fi shooter! Plunge into the world of space battles and be the first!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #37 ASTROLANCER
72% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Hexeye
Windows
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 59.5%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 14%, Top-Down 10.8%
- #38 Tank Brawl 2: Armor Fury
73% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2021
Dev: Phung Games
Windows
Satisfy your need of destruction by smashing armor vehicles to pieces in spectacular fashions during the epic 4 players co-op campaign. Vehicles and drivers have unique upgrades and class combination. Multiple weapons such as laser beam, giant hammer, Mech's katana.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.4%, Multiplayer 17.9%, Top-Down 17%, RPG 16.4%, Co-op 8.2%
- #39 Astro Duel 2
71% matchVery Positive97% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: Rusty MoyherPub: Wild Rooster
Windows · Mac
Astro Duel 2 is a sci-fi combat game combining top-down space dog fights with up-close platforming action. Whether versus or co-op, battle through space and on foot at the same time! Strike within the fully-destructible arenas or just nuke ‘em from orbit.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 49.1%, Shooter 25.1%, Sci-fi 18.7%, Action 7.1%
- #40 Slay.one
74% matchMixed55% of 140 reviews2018
Dev: Beijing AMPBox Technology Co., Ltd.Pub: Slay.one
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Top-down multiplayer shooter
Why similar: Action 85.3%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Strategy 2.6%
- #41 Genome Guardian
69% matchVery Positive92% of 770 reviews2024
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.4%, Shooter 27.6%, Sci-fi 17.2%, RPG 6.8%, Action 4.9%
- #42 GunSuit Guardians
70% matchVery Positive87% of 247 reviews2023
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows
Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.
Why similar: Indie 49%, RPG 26%, Action 15.4%, Casual 9.6%
- #43 Satellite Rush
73% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2016
Dev: Kimeric LabsPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive!
Why similar: Indie 72.6%, Action 27.4%
- #44 Cyber Assasin
68% matchVery Positive84% of 108 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Cyber Assassin is a fast-paced arena shooter where you control a robot annihilating waves of enemies. Survive, upgrade your character after each wave, and become more powerful to dominate the arena!
Why similar: Top-Down 60.2%, Action 39.8%
- #45 Regain Earth: First Strike
70% matchVery Positive85% of 73 reviews2021
Dev: GameFlow Studios
Windows
Take the challenge of surviving waves of increasingly difficult evil MuTecs! Grab a friend to hunt and slay them. Crush each wave with randomly dropped weapons & gadgets. Earn Achievements, new maps and top ranks in this Community-driven, solo-dev project. Help shape the future of this game!
Why similar: Indie 28.5%, Shooter 25.2%, Multiplayer 19.9%, Sci-fi 16.7%, Co-op 9.6%
- #46 AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department
71% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2016
Dev: Blazing BadgerPub: mamor games
Windows
Enter the AI universe and fight evil AIs with a variety of weapons and modifications. AIPD is a top-down coop twin-stick shooter where you can enjoy thousands of possible combinations of enemy and arena permutations that give you an unprecedented and nearly unlimited arcade experience.
Why similar: Indie 50.3%, Top-Down Shooter 32.8%, Action 16.9%
- #47 NoReload Heroes
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 92 reviews2018
Dev: Stupid Stupid Games
Windows
NoReload Heroes is a chaotic co-op party shooter for up to four people. Work as a team to beat the accidental evil you created, and be sure to pick up the best magitech guns on the way, or it's back to the bottom floor with you!
Why similar: Indie 39.4%, Top-Down Shooter 32.1%, Action 13.3%, Casual 8%, Co-op 7.2%
- #48 ArcRunner
69% matchMixed70% of 235 reviews2023
Dev: Trickjump Games LtdPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Traverse 'The Arc' in this beautiful, Cyberpunk-styled action rogue-lite as you attempt to reset an evil rogue AI. Experiment with different weapons and augments as you fight hordes of machines programmed for your annihilation! Collect Nanites & power-up after every run either solo or with friends!
Why similar: Shooter 24%, Indie 21.2%, Sci-fi 20.6%, Multiplayer 17.9%, Co-op 8.3%
- #49 Livelock
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 896 reviews2016
Dev: Tuque GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Livelock is a co-operative top-down shooter where you play solo or with up to two allies to break the cycle of infinite war between machines. As one of the remaining Capital Intellects, your role is to unlock Eden and revive humanity.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.4%, Indie 19.6%, Top-Down 9.5%, Action 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.6%
- #50 DunHero
65% matchVery Positive89% of 565 reviews2026
Dev: Dev Kacper
Windows · Linux
DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 50.5%, RPG 20.8%, Top-Down 20.4%, Action 8.3%
- #51 Tanks: The Crusades
67% matchVery Positive94% of 719 reviews2021
Dev: Aehmttw (Matei Budiu)
Windows · Mac · Linux
A top-down shooter with tanks that have various assorted abilities, with support for multiplayer and a level editor.
Why similar: Shooter 31.1%, Multiplayer 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Strategy 6.9%, Casual 6.4%
- #52 Utopos
70% matchMixed41% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Jani PenttinenPub: Utopos Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Utopos is a MOSA - Multiplayer Online Space Arena! Gameplay is from a top-down angle, dual-stick shooter and you can play against your friends online, or against AI-controlled opponents.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.3%, Shooter 22.6%, Action 14.3%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Top-Down 10.4%
- #53 Guns N' Boxes
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: LightArrow Games
Windows · Mac
Guns N’ Boxes is a top-down single screen arena-style multiplayer shooter where you shoot boxes, get random weapons and use them to blast everything that moves! Choose your favorite character and duke it out with rifles, hot dog launchers, rail guns, arrows and tons of other weapons.
Why similar: Indie 40.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Multiplayer 21.1%, Action 13.3%
- #54 Cyber Slayer
67% matchVery Positive86% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: Double Dice GamesPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Battle your way through waves of robots as you attempt to survive in an unforgiving, grungy arena. Bathe in glory as you put on a good show for the audience, and be rewarded with upgrades. Try to last as long as you can to put your name down in history!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45.1%, Shooter 25.9%, Top-Down 16.5%, Action 12.5%
- #55 Relic Hunters Legend
64% matchMixed69% of 1,266 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue Snail
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A Top-Down Shooter/Looter RPG with a touching story inspired by JRPG classics. Shoot enemies, get loot, and customize your characters. Multiple endgame systems and over 100 hours of play await you solo or up to 4-player co-op!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Shooter 18.7%, Indie 18%, Sci-fi 14%, RPG 12.6%
- #56 Armed to the Gears
68% matchMixed63% of 212 reviews2020
Dev: Deonn Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Control a fully armed Mech and fight through cyberpunk cities, military bases and industrial ruins. Capture and defend territories, build turrets and structures, and wage war against powerful enemies!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.4%, Shooter 22.3%, Top-Down 16.3%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Indie 4.9%
- #57 Cyber Avenger
65% matchVery Positive82% of 152 reviews2024
Dev: Quacky GamesPub: Whale Rock Games
Windows
Cyber Avenger is a top-down action game where you take on the role of a highly skilled covert operative on a dangerous mission to stop a group of terrorists. You must navigate through five maps, facing a variety of enemies, including shotgunners, snipers, melee fighters, kamikazes, and more.
Why similar: Shooter 35.9%, Top-Down 24.7%, Multiplayer 18.1%, Action 15.6%, Casual 5.7%