- #1 Omega Reaction
96% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Nick Van FossenPub: Joe Censored Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Fend off wave after wave of enemies as you fight to victory in this twin stick shooter. Fast shooting guns, plus your ship's additional powerful capabilities help you fight through progressively more difficult levels, in order to escape and make your way home.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.4%, Action 25.6%, Casual 24.9%, Indie 10.1%
- #2 Ion Assault
97% matchMixed69% of 181 reviews2010
Dev: CoreplayPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In ION ASSAULT players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! GAMEPLAY WITH A TWIST: By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, ION ASSAULT adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Action 25.1%, Casual 20.9%, Indie 17.8%, Arcade 8.8%
- #3 Slippery Sausage
95% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Wonderthing
Windows · Mac
Slippery Sausage is a frantic arcade game where a sentient sausage is out to stop inanimate objects inhabited by mischievous alien spirits! Master handling your sausage, and defeat a wide variety of enemies across 50 levels!
Why similar: Action 31.5%, Casual 30.7%, Indie 23.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #4 Sniper Fodder
94% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: War game studioPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Inspired by the classic Amiga 500, you take on the role of a sniper, eliminating all the enemies without showing you.
Why similar: Action 37.5%, Indie 28.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Casual 8.5%
- #5 Transcripted
96% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews
Dev: Alkemi
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
After 3 years, Transcripted the illegitimate son of Zuma and Geometry Wars is finally back on Steam. Discover now this unique mix of twin stick shooter and match-3 with its twisted mechanics and original story.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.1%, Casual 23.6%, Action 23.1%, Indie 19.2%
- #6 Break Arcade Games Out
92% matchVery Positive94% of 214 reviews2019
Dev: Dan Zaidan
Windows
What if Breakout was the only arcade game people could make? An open-source game, written entirely on a live stream.
Why similar: Action 32.3%, Casual 30.1%, Indie 23.3%, Arcade 14.3%
- #7 Star-Pit Starship
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Puddledock Games
Windows
Star-Pit Starship is an addictive arcade score-chaser. Build your ship and blast some baddies. The longer you last in the pit, the more money you'll earn and the better you can build your next ship. Build-Battle-Repeat!
Why similar: Casual 33.7%, Indie 26.1%, Action 24.3%, Arcade 13%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #8 Candy Snake Master
93% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: BD Studio Games
Windows
Maybe the most addictive snake game ever. Help baby snake eat candies and become more stronger, all mystery power-ups are your best friends, they can help you and give you more power to fight against those aggressive snakes.
Why similar: Action 33.1%, Casual 31.2%, Indie 24.1%, Arcade 11.6%
- #9 Bumble Butt
90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Wonderthing
Windows · Mac
Bumble Butt is a frenetic arcade game where Betty Buzz takes out nasty bugs with the power of her bottom! Or rather, the stingers she shoots out of it! That's right, player's are always shooting in the direction opposite they're facing!
Why similar: Action 33.9%, Casual 33%, Indie 25.5%, Arcade 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #10 Duckpocalypse
91% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Capitola VR
Windows
In the future, intelligent robot ducks have become smarter than humans, they took our jobs, and took control of our world! You can't cope with being second in the food chain, so this is how your duck hunt starts.
Why similar: Action 30.7%, Casual 29.8%, Indie 23.1%, Arcade 16.4%
- #11 Dodge Rocket
89% matchMixed68% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: HaDe GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows
Dodge rocket is a fun survival shooter where you need to control a rocket through space, evading and destroying alien spaceships while your mission is to survive to get the highest score possible
Why similar: Action 29.9%, Casual 29.1%, Indie 23.6%, Arcade 17.4%
- #12 Bombrigade: Battlegrounds
88% matchMixed52% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Hikikomori Studios
Windows
Violence has never been so cute! Compete among 50 players to be the last chibi standing in an explosive blast of arcade fun for both PC and mobile! Customize your character to your heart’s content and show off your unique flair as you launch your friends and enemies alike into the sky!
Why similar: Action 34%, Casual 33%, Indie 25.6%, Arcade 7.4%
- #13 Drifting in Space
85% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Tobias Hendricks
Windows · Mac
Drifting in Space is an action Rogue-lite for those with a love for difficult games. Inspired by the uncertainty of space itself along with all the movies, literature and games that accompany it. Enjoy crossing this dark and dangerous rendition of the cosmos.
Why similar: Action 30.6%, Casual 29.8%, Indie 23.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 4.2%
- #14 Skein
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Nocturne Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Run The Procedural Gauntlet! Skein is a procedural dungeon shooter in an "old-skool" arcade style for one or two players where you must battle through hordes of monsters on a quest to save the soul of a talking sheep.
Why similar: Action 30.7%, Casual 29.8%, Indie 21%, Arcade 18.5%
- #15 Septic Savages
87% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Jenito
Windows · Mac
After encountering an alien creature in a bathroom stall, one man is propelled into a never-ending quest of sewer dwelling carnage! Septic Savages is a 2D, 1 or 2-player, twin-stick shooting roguelike with loads of randomized elements and hours upon hours of gameplay.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.3%, Action 25.7%, Indie 18.5%, Arcade 12.5%
- #16 Goblin treasure
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: enrjuPub: Andrzej Cudzilo
Windows
Goblin Treasure is a casual arcade game in which you play the role of a goblin treasure hunter. Collecting diamonds while traveling across various boards. Your main goal is to collect as many diamonds as possible while avoiding goblins and traps.
Why similar: Action 34.7%, Casual 33.8%, Indie 26.2%, Arcade 5.2%
- #17 MoonRun
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: Boulder Trap Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight incoming waves in this classic pixel-art arcade game! Put your top-tier aiming skills to the test, get rewarded, and trade up your ammo to defeat the final boss.
Why similar: Action 34.7%, Casual 33.8%, Indie 25.9%, Arcade 5.6%
- #18 Rocket Riot
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 72 reviews2016
Dev: Codeglue
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: Action 29.6%, Casual 28.8%, Indie 22.3%, Arcade 19.3%
- #19 MadCowBalls2
82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Martin Eriksson
Windows · Linux
Save the city from the mad cow balls and destroy the bricks. Gain skillpoints from high score and completing levels. Use the skillpoints to upgrade your balls, weapons and gain access to the 60+ power ups!
Why similar: Action 32.4%, Casual 31.5%, Indie 24.4%, Arcade 11.7%
- #20 AudioWizards
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: myTrueSound
Windows
AudioWizards is an accessible audio game full of arcade action and charm! Embark on an audiotistic journey to defend the world of Sondveiw. Master the sounds and defeat elementally imbued monsters together with your mentor Saundaman.
Why similar: Action 34.8%, Casual 33.5%, Indie 25.9%, Arcade 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #21 Incandescent 2
82% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Stephen Crabb
Windows
Incandescent 2 is a retro inspired fast paced twin stick shooter that will challenge you the longer you play. Pilot your ship and defeat the many waves of enemies in your way. Challenge your friends to beat your score in the Steam Leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Action 28.9%, Indie 20.4%, Arcade 11%, Casual 10.5%
- #22 GO AWAY, THERE'S KUMIS OVER THERE!
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 237 reviews2016
Dev: Besedka Games StudioPub: Neon Green Pin Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This arcade runner is about a horse and our favorite drink - kumis! Collect cookies, pick up items like multipliers, bombs, HPs and try to get as high score as you can. Cookies are your best friends in that game!
Why similar: Casual 43%, Indie 23.2%, Action 21.1%, Arcade 12.7%
- #23 fight wisdom
81% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: pengjianNiuPub: pengjianNIu
Windows
You can't miss the new game, you will regret for life
Why similar: Action 35.2%, Casual 34.3%, Indie 26.8%, Arcade 3.7%
- #24 Jeremiah
78% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Tom Wagner - Dubya StudiosPub: Dubya Studios
Windows
You're a simple frog trying to catch as many flying insects as possible as they speed by.
Why similar: Casual 31.9%, Action 31.7%, Indie 23.9%, Arcade 12.5%
- #25 Barrel Blast
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Me First Games
Windows · Mac
Soar through Cannon City by blasting out of cannons, bounce off rubber balls and walls, slide down giant slides, and pull off aerodynamic acrobats in this physics cannon blasting game. Get sky-high today with some silly physics fun!
Why similar: Action 32%, Casual 31.2%, Indie 24.1%, Arcade 12.6%
- #26 STAX
79% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Moda Code Games
Windows · Mac
STAX is a colourful, fast-paced tile matching puzzle game inspired by an arcade classic. Better than ever and brought up to date for modern machines and audiences with killer music and gameplay. STAX. It's even fun to say.
Why similar: Action 33.5%, Casual 29.8%, Indie 23.1%, Arcade 13.7%
- #27 Carrie's Order Up!
78% matchVery Positive95% of 139 reviews2016
Dev: Ink Dragon Works
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Cute, 2D arcade action game starring crustacean waitresses serving food to other aquatic folk.
Why similar: Casual 34.1%, Action 32.4%, Indie 25.6%, Arcade 8%
- #28 KIWAYA
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Rogerty
Windows · Linux
KIWAYA is a unique action weapon testing-game. Destroy rocks & bugs, get as deep as possible and receive advice from a penguin.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.3%, Indie 27.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #29 Arrow
75% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: HEILAH
Windows
Arrow is a local twin-stick shooter game, playable from 2 to 4 players where you need to gather weapons and bonus to blow up your friends !
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #30 Chocolat Rush
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: Nanali Studios
Windows
Revenge of the super chocolate monster! The war in bittersweet chocolate to the kitchen table. Super sweet casual VR game.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #31 Elude
76% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Rock Interactive
Windows · Mac
Elude is a simple, yet challenging endless survival/arcade game. It will test all of your abilities to escape from the enemies or lead them intro traps.
Why similar: Action 31.9%, Casual 31.1%, Indie 23.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #32 Lightfish
79% matchVery Positive82% of 178 reviews2011
Dev: Eclipse Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
LightFish is a highly addictive arcade game, where the user controls a small fish who lives in the abyssal deeps of the ocean... surrounded by deadly creatures.
Why similar: Casual 32%, Action 28.9%, Indie 27%, Arcade 12.2%
- #33 The Gun Knight
73% matchPositive97% of 39 reviews2019
Dev: Evan SamuelPub: none
Windows · Mac
The Gun Knight is a free top down arcade game with procedurally generated levels, dozens of guns and spells, and tons of baddies to mangle.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #34 Phoenix Strike
77% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Tansion
Windows
In a casual game with a top view, you have to control military equipment from a Quad bike to a tank (only 4 types). During the passage of the location, you need to break enemy ambushes, but also collect keys to get to the boss. Defeating the boss will open access to the next level.
Why similar: Action 35.3%, Casual 34.4%, Indie 26.6%, Arcade 3.7%
- #35 Dynamite Bunny: Catch The Carrot
74% match5 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Majao Games
Windows
Dynamite Bunny has been waiting long to get his beloved carrot, however now you can make his dream come true. He loves explosions, and does no matter what to get to the carrot, but he has a little time left, because the carrot can go bad soon.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #36 .fall
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: Susami
Windows
".fall" is an action game that jumps blocks so as not to fall down. Anyone can play with simple operation and enjoy it. Try for the highest score in the world.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #37 With Loneliness
72% matchPositive78% of 27 reviews2019
Dev: GiantJump
Windows
"With Loneliness" is an athletic VR game that aims to escape from "garbage world" by clearing obstacles.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #38 Snipiyo / スナイピヨ
72% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Frost Dog Studio
Windows
An action game using a sniper gun. A sniper's chick that flies freely, it's "Snipiyo"!
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #39 Retroids
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Chaos Theory Studios Ltd.
Windows
Challenge your opponent to the ultimate space match as you destroy asteroids and collect power-ups in this classic arcade-style game.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #40 Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary
73% matchVery Positive82% of 108 reviews2016
Dev: BBG Entertainment GmbH
Windows · Mac
Boulder Dash® - 30th Anniversary™ features classic retro-style gameplay with 220 exciting levels across 11 new, gorgeous and unique worlds, and 10 playable characters. The new level editor and Steam Workshop support offers potentially infinite replay with both user as well as community-created levels.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #41 Time Loop Fighter
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Panikradius
Windows · Linux
A simple SHMUP inspired by arcade classics of the 80s for quick but challenging fun!
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #42 Power Block
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Stardust Studios
Windows
Power Block is a fast paced, brutally challenging FPS game. Action packed with large intricate levels, intense game-play, and crude, self-aware humor. Will surely entertain any fan of the old school shooter.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #43 GGG Collection
70% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: GGG
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dodge others as a line, jump as high as you can as a jumper, dodge hornets as a frog, throw pizzas at shades as scaterboy, blow up obstacles as bombman and smile away your foes.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #44 Helm Realm
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Vincent LagerrosPub: Regius Games
Windows · Linux
Helm Realm is a local and online multiplayer party brawler. The game features a broad variety of weaponry that ranges from a bow and arrow to a spellbook that allows you to cast lightning!
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #45 Eggs & Kings
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vsevolod Pletnev
Windows
SYSYGY`s Eggs & Kings - this is an unrealistic hardcore game that will explode your computer! Grab your gamepad and a lot of patience! You will have to destroy crowds of monsters, collecting their precious eggs.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #46 SCRAP RUSH!!
69% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.
Windows
Robots compete by gathering junk in this crazy battle!The rules are simple! Use blocks and crush your foes!Play with up to 4 players!
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #47 Karl BOOM
68% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2019
Dev: Lothar May Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Karl BOOM is a fast-paced Bomberman-style action game with interactive maps and a coop survival mode.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #48 StarLightRiders: HyperJump
55% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: LunarCitySeven
Windows
StarLightRiders: HyperJump is a fast paced and frantic multiplayer arcade shoot em up. Protect the solar system from the alien invasion and stop them from eliminating all life on Earth! Take control of the powerful HyperJump ships and blast the hell out of everything that moves.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #49 Prismatix
69% matchPositive84% of 32 reviews2018
Dev: Prisma Games L.L.C.
Windows · Mac
Prismatix is a fast-paced endless-runner where ones main objective is to beat the high-score. It is a small, yet solid and re-playable game, that you can play while waiting. Try not to fall down the Spectrum Lake, as you jump on the platforms, and shoot down the enemies.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #50 Beatcrash
67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: HGsofts
Windows
Beatcrash is a VR rhythm game. You definitely get a workout with this game.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #51 The Raiders
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Applemint
Windows
Ride the portal stone and jump over the dimension and space to attack the enemy.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #52 Poggers
65% matchVery Positive93% of 83 reviews2019
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Take control of Bun-Bun Poggers the adorable bunny rabbit in this classic retro arcade game that offers fun for the whole family! Poggers brings back old school classic action in an all new creative and imaginative adventure to score as many points as you can!
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #53 Planet Protector VR
64% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: BigfootDS
Windows
Defend your city from alien invaders in this colorful virtual reality game! Aim, shoot, and protect your planet for as long as you can!
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #54 BlueGlow
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Santiago Ramirez
Windows
Enter the simulation and wage war between two factions. Carry out special operations, sneak into a military base, or experience large scale combat. Lead a Blue army and do what it takes to achieve victory. Play through short deathmatches, or try to survive in the expansive capital map.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #55 Gang District
66% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: MasterdniM
Windows
Gang District is a local multiplayer shooter party game with a share screen mechanism. Pick up a weapon and start blasting and kick some tail!
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #56 All You Can Shoot
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Antonio RuffoloPub: Carmine Francesco Aceto
Windows · Mac
All You Can Shoot is a 2D shooting arena game, where the player will be thrown into two (for now) levels.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%
- #57 Bees Knees
74% matchNo user reviews2017
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Take control of the state of the art, Robotically Assisted Pneumatic Horticultural All Environment Levitator (Often simply called R.A.P.H.A.E.L), the latest weapon deployed by the honey industry in the war on bugs.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27.6%