- #1 Cobalt WASD
97% matchVery Positive86% of 210 reviews2017
Dev: Oxeye Game StudioPub: Mojang
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Cobalt WASD is a multiplayer bomb-defusal action platformer with grenades that stop time. Blast your way to the bomb site or repel the assault! Use teleporter guns, grappling hooks, sticky sentry turrets and quick tactical thinking to lead your team to victory! Play online or against AI!
Why similar: Action 55.3%, Indie 34.1%, Multiplayer 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the precise 2D platformer shooter feel with a strong focus on tactical movement and explosive weaponry.
- #2 Kill Fun Yeah
96% matchMixed44% of 82 reviews2014
Dev: Arctic Anteater
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Kill Fun Yeah is an online 2D platform shooter. Murder and capture your way to the top, using an ever increasing arsenal of silly weaponry and items, the powers of deflect, attract and freeze, as well as various powerups.
Why similar: Action 46.1%, Indie 29.2%, Platformer 14.8%, Multiplayer 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a very similar 2D multiplayer shooter aesthetic with fast movement and a variety of destructive weapons.
- #3 Holodrive
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,233 reviews2021
Dev: BitCake StudioPub: Versus Evil
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A fast-paced multiplayer shooter where you customize your robot, zoom around with a jetpack, and battle with various weapons. Master the arenas, surprise your enemies, and enjoy the nonstop action!
Why similar: Action 28.7%, Multiplayer 25.5%, Platformer 24.5%, Indie 21.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, jetpack-enabled 2D platformer shooter that emphasizes mobility and competitive arena combat.
- #4 ChargeShot
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 97 reviews2015
Dev: Cowboy Color
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Shoot, reflect, and jetpack your way through ChargeShot -- a local-multiplayer, space-bounty-hunter, deathmatch game with a focus on fast-paced, twitch gameplay. Prove to your friends that you are the greatest warrior in the galaxy. No friends? No problem.
Why similar: Action 61.2%, Indie 38.8%
Why You'll Like It: A frantic 4-player arena platformer that mirrors the high-speed, jetpack-fueled combat of the seed game.
- #5 Soldat
94% matchVery Positive94% of 1,781 reviews2020
Dev: Transhuman Design
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Soldat is a unique 2D (side-view) multiplayer action game. Soldiers fight against each other in 2D battle arenas using a deadly arsenal of military weapons, across 7 default game modes.
Why similar: Action 50.9%, Indie 31.8%, Multiplayer 17.2%
Why You'll Like It: This classic 2D multiplayer shooter offers the same fast-paced, physics-based combat and jetpack-assisted movement as Booster Trooper.
- #6 Teeworlds
94% matchVery Positive89% of 4,371 reviews2015
Dev: Teeworlds Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Teeworlds is a free online multiplayer game, available for all major operating systems. Battle with up to 16 players in a variety of game modes, including Team Deathmatch and Capture The Flag. You can even design your own maps!
Why similar: Action 30%, Multiplayer 30%, Platformer 29.1%, Indie 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D platformer shooter that emphasizes movement skills and chaotic multiplayer arena combat.
- #7 Alien Zombie Megadeath
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 77 reviews2011
Dev: PomPomPub: Pom Pom Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Alien Zombie Megadeath is a gloriously intense platform shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Action 62%, Indie 38%
Why You'll Like It: This arcade-style platformer shooter offers frantic, high-speed action that feels right at home with the seed game.
- #8 Square Heroes
92% 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: Action 44.1%, Multiplayer 28%, Indie 27.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, twin-stick arena shooter that focuses on rapid movement and competitive multiplayer matches.
- #9 Orbital Gear
91% matchVery Positive83% of 1,802 reviews2014
Dev: Night Node
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Orbital Gear is a fast paced sidescroller shooter where you utilize the gravitation of celestial objects to give you momentum through space. Arm your Mech with two of the twelve different weapons and destroy your enemies.
Why similar: Action 46.3%, Multiplayer 23.4%, Indie 20%, Platformer 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A gravity-based 2D shooter that utilizes unique movement mechanics to create intense, fast-paced multiplayer battles.
- #10 Duck Game
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 38,933 reviews2015
Dev: Landon PodbielskiPub: CORPTRON GAMES CORP.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.
Why similar: Multiplayer 38.9%, Action 27.2%, Platformer 23%, Indie 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title delivers chaotic, high-speed platformer combat where movement and quick reflexes are essential for survival.
- #11 Broforce
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 60,389 reviews2015
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Why similar: Action 34.7%, Platformer 31.5%, Multiplayer 20.1%, Indie 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, explosive 2D platformer that captures the over-the-top action and destructive nature of Booster Trooper.
- #12 Butsbal
91% matchMixed58% of 87 reviews2015
Dev: Xtase Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Fast Pace Shooter
Why similar: Action 51.3%, Indie 29.9%, Multiplayer 18.9%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, fast-paced local multiplayer platformer that emphasizes quick movement and competitive play.
- #13 ROCKETRON
89% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!
Why similar: Platformer 42.2%, Action 35.8%, Indie 21.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy platformer that incorporates jetpack elements and fast-paced combat mechanics.
- #14 TowerFall Ascension
88% matchVery Positive95% of 3,549 reviews2014
Dev: Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
Why similar: Action 34.2%, Platformer 27.5%, Indie 23%, Multiplayer 15.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features tight, competitive platformer combat that rewards mastery of movement and environmental awareness.
- #15 Mighty Goose
86% matchVery Positive87% of 1,036 reviews2021
Dev: BlastmodePub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose. Use epic weapons and devastating war machines to battle against screen filling bosses and hordes of enemies!
Why similar: Platformer 36.4%, Multiplayer 36%, Action 27.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, explosive 2D run-and-gun game that captures the chaotic energy of arcade platformer shooters.
- #16 Jett Rider
85% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Last Chicken GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 54%, Action 31.5%, Indie 14.4%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused platformer that features fluid movement and intense shooter mechanics.
- #17 BATTLECREW™ Space Pirates
87% matchMixed67% of 295 reviews2017
Dev: DONTNOD ELEVEN
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
BATTLECREW™ Space Pirates is a fast-paced competitive multiplayer shooter. Choose your hero, call a few friends and join in on the fun! Meet in battle in this 2vs2 to 4vs4 action platformer.
Why similar: Action 29.8%, Multiplayer 29.3%, Indie 28.7%, Platformer 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer platformer shooter that combines hero-based abilities with fast, competitive arena combat.
- #18 Rocket Assault: Downhill Rush
84% matchVery Positive92% of 240 reviews2023
Dev: Giovanni Elgert
Windows
Fast-paced racing game based on Rocket League mechanics, race against players from all over the world, defeat them to rank up in the leaderboards and get special items to show off your skills
Why similar: Action 73.2%, Indie 26.8%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that emphasizes high-speed movement and verticality in its level design.
- #19 Hyper Bounce Blast
86% matchVery Positive93% of 89 reviews2016
Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!
Why similar: Action 45.8%, Indie 27.3%, Platformer 26.8%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style platformer shooter that focuses on high-speed movement and intense, reflex-based combat.
- #20 X-MODE
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: xzippyzachxPub: zxGames
Windows
Free-to-play action packed multiplayer FPS featuring a variety of gamemodes. Perfect for quick casual games with friends.
Why similar: Multiplayer 39.8%, Action 34.1%, Indie 26%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced multiplayer shooter that focuses on quick movement and competitive arena gameplay.
- #21 Space Farmers
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,786 reviews2014
Dev: BumpkinBrothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Grab a friend, grab a gadget, grab a gun and get ready for the most fun you'll ever have in a co-op game!
Why similar: Action 48.3%, Indie 33.5%, Multiplayer 18.1%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op multiplayer platformer that features chaotic shooting mechanics and a focus on team-based action.
- #22 POLYWAR
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 519 reviews2016
Dev: exagongamesPub: New Reality Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A fast paced multiplayer FPS game that focuses on creative weapons and game mechanics that reward skillful killing!
Why similar: Indie 75.5%, Action 24.5%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer shooter that provides fast-paced, competitive action in a variety of arena settings.
- #23 DashFire
78% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Team DashFire
Windows
A fast-paced arena-style shooter with an emphasis on movement, collect various weapons, and other pickups to dominate the competition in a peer-to-peer 8-person free-for-all!
Why similar: Action 51.1%, Indie 30.5%, Multiplayer 18.4%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer arena shooter that emphasizes speed and aggressive combat tactics.
- #24 Particle Wars
82% 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 61.2%, Indie 38.8%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style space shooter that prioritizes fast movement and intense, reflex-based combat.
- #25 CrossPlanet Beta
78% matchMixed65% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: CrossPlanet Team
Windows
A fast-paced, third-person arena shooter which focuses on movement and skill-based comabt. Outmaneuver and out-gun enemies to win, with mechanics such as double jumping, evading, grapple hook and jetpacks. No paywalls, no microtransactions, just fun, and it's free!
Why similar: Multiplayer 43.9%, Action 33.9%, Indie 22.2%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer arena shooter that focuses on fast movement and competitive combat mechanics.
- #26 SHOWTIME 2073
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 296 reviews2016
Dev: Nicolas BernardPub: N.INDIES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 21%
The best shooter SHOW in 2073.Explosive, Fun & full destructive !
Why similar: Action 70.7%, Indie 29.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shooter that emphasizes quick movement and intense, reflex-based combat.
- #27 Jetman Go
81% matchVery Positive80% of 175 reviews2017
Dev: Linkflag Studio
Windows
Engage in multiplayer gunfights that you are free to fly in the sky play like no FPS you've played before. you can choose 4 guns with a totally level playing field and 18 beautiful maps with different strategies. Equip your jetpack and Fight in the sky!
Why similar: Action 40.7%, Multiplayer 33.8%, Indie 25.5%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer shooter that centers on jetpack movement and fast-paced arena combat.
- #28 pla_toon
79% matchVery Positive88% of 1,467 reviews2018
Dev: SoundAndFuryGames
Windows · Mac
pla_toon is an action-packed, first-and-third-person, multiplayer, light-hearted, cartoon-style shooter where you as play a soldier. Join the multiplayer battle and be the first to a para-crate drop to equip your player with powerful weapons! Or get on an ostrich and ride off into the sunset...
Why similar: Action 45.7%, Multiplayer 30%, Indie 24.3%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer action platformer that focuses on fast-paced combat and competitive arena play.
- #29 Unchained
75% matchVery Positive91% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Double Time Studios
Windows · Mac
Unchained is a fast paced retro multiplayer first person shooter in which you can compete in different game modes and maps, using a large arsenal of unique and deadly weapons (And some cool powerups too) to defeat your enemies.
Why similar: Action 51.9%, Indie 27.2%, Multiplayer 20.9%
- #30 Battlegun
81% matchMixed68% of 271 reviews2017
Dev: Patron Ibrahim
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Battlegun is a fun and online cartoon fps game. Create a room and kill the rival team. See more fun on multiple maps. Play now!
Why similar: Action 62.9%, Indie 37.1%
Why You'll Like It: A casual multiplayer shooter that offers straightforward, fast-paced action in a variety of arenas.
- #31 Grapples Galore
72% matchVery Positive91% of 9,915 reviews2025
Dev: Zoteling
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Grapples Galore is a fast-paced online multiplayer arena shooter with physics-based grappling hook movement, active ragdolls, and thrilling gunplay.
Why similar: Multiplayer 53%, Action 33%, Indie 14%
- #32 Dead6hot
79% matchMixed46% of 508 reviews2016
Dev: Chuck ProductionsPub: New Reality Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fast-paced shooting in a frantic atmosphere! Pick-up-and-play, like the good old days! Local multiplayer!
Why similar: Action 100%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D pixel-art platformer shooter that provides simple, fast-paced action reminiscent of classic arcade games.
- #33 Neon Boost
75% matchVery Positive90% of 2,476 reviews2019
Dev: Sample Text Studio
Windows
Neon Boost is a frenetic First Person Platformer based on mechanics like Rocket-Jump or Wall-Run. Run across 3 different worlds to get the best times!
Why similar: Action 36.2%, Platformer 36.1%, Indie 19.5%, Multiplayer 8.3%
- #34 Rogue Stormers
76% matchMixed69% of 987 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Why similar: Platformer 62.2%, Action 37.8%
- #35 Xotic
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 187 reviews2011
Dev: WXP Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Rack up huge scores by shooting enemies, detonating chain reactions, and discovering secret power-ups and point multipliers
Why similar: Action 62.9%, Indie 37.1%
- #36 Rocket Wars
76% matchVery Positive91% of 95 reviews2017
Dev: Rooftop Panda
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Fast-paced local multi-player game packed with action. Destroy your friends with all sorts of different weapons and power-ups across multiple game modes!
Why similar: Action 63.1%, Indie 36.9%
- #37 Wizards in Shorts
69% matchVery Positive94% of 135 reviews2025
Dev: Dylan HabersetzerPub: BM7
Windows
Wizards in Shorts is a fast-paced online arena shooter. Blast your friends with fireballs, electricity, puffer fish, and mysterious blue orbs.
Why similar: Action 60.8%, Multiplayer 23.1%, Indie 16.2%
- #38 Hyper Sentinel
74% 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: Action 61.2%, Indie 38.8%
- #39 Jetboard Joust
73% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Platformer 56.6%, Action 43.4%
- #40 Serious Sam Double D XXL
74% matchVery Positive82% of 866 reviews2011
Dev: Mommy's Best GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Pile on the firepower with the revolutionary Gunstacker and fire all your weapons at once in a symphony of destruction!
Why similar: Action 42.5%, Platformer 36.3%, Indie 21.2%
- #41 Gunjitsu
73% matchVery Positive81% of 840 reviews2015
Dev: Decent MachinePub: Beatnik Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Gunjitsu is a fast-paced platform shooter with grappling hooks, rocket launchers, guns and grenades! Kill your opponents or race them for the fastest time. Inspirations from old platform shooters gives Gunjitsu a classic feel while modern tech takes it to a new level of frantic action!
Why similar: Action 62.3%, Indie 37.7%
- #42 Project Zero Deaths
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 524 reviews2019
Dev: UAB Detis
Windows · Mac · Linux
Project Zero Deaths is a hectic physics-based F2P online multiplayer platform shooter. Jump into frantic battles in dynamic maps, solo or with friends, to fight in varied wild game modes! Choose between different characters with unique skills and customize them and their weapons to your own playstyle!
Why similar: Action 46.3%, Multiplayer 22.2%, Platformer 18.5%, Indie 13%
- #43 BattleCore Arena
67% matchMixed62% of 426 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft BordeauxPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%
BattleCore Arena is a free-to-play, peer-to-peer platform shooter where gravity mastery is the key to victory. Compete in quick PvP battles, using weapons and abilities to eject your opponents out of the arena.
Why similar: Action 52.7%, Multiplayer 47.3%
- #44 Rogue Glitch Ultra
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,595 reviews2021
Dev: Rarebyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.
Why similar: Platformer 40.6%, Action 34.3%, Multiplayer 25.1%
- #45 Rocket Bots
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2020
Dev: ic3bug
Windows · Linux
Rocket Bots is a fast-paced FPS where you destroy waves of hacked robots in simple compact arenas. Build custom ones via Steam Workshop and fight for divine glory.
Why similar: Action 56.9%, Indie 43.1%
- #46 The Bug Butcher
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,201 reviews2016
Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Action 44.9%, Indie 32%, Platformer 12.5%, Multiplayer 10.6%
- #47 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 62.9%, Indie 37.1%
- #48 SquadBlast
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 146 reviews2023
Dev: ULTRAHORSE
Windows
Master the most intense platformer shooter ever created. Play in teams of up to 5v5 players across 8 game modes or make your own custom lobby. Collect & craft an arsenal of weapons to master your loadout. Play cross-platform for free on PC, Console, Mobile, and Web with full controller support.
Why similar: Platformer 45.9%, Action 37.8%, Multiplayer 16.3%
- #49 Scoregasm
71% matchVery Positive83% of 142 reviews2012
Dev: RC KnightPub: Charlie's Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Scoregasm is an incredible, variety rich shooter with a non-linear, branching paths style galaxy to explore. It's pretty, accessible, fun and really rather good! Blast your way through the galaxy's many varied levels and use your skills to change your route, find new levels, new enemies, unlock bonus challenge stages and fight the bosses...
Why similar: Action 61.2%, Indie 38.8%
- #50 Miner Meltdown
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 140 reviews2017
Dev: Mighty Pebble Games IncPub: Throwback Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Miner Meltdown is an action-packed team-based multiplayer game. Scour the map for minerals, upgrade your gear, and attempt to blow up the opposing team all the while avoiding monsters, traps, and environmental pitfalls along the way.
Why similar: Action 34.5%, Platformer 25.8%, Indie 21.8%, Multiplayer 18%
- #51 Deadswitch Combat
62% matchVery Positive86% of 351 reviews2025
Dev: Wilkin Games
Windows
DEADSWITCH COMBAT is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons, vehicle combat, and plenty of team-based game modes.
Why similar: Action 38.5%, Multiplayer 30%, Platformer 21.1%, Indie 10.4%
- #52 Destructivator 2
68% 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 43.4%, Platformer 38.9%, Indie 17.7%
- #53 Rocket Riot
70% 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: Action 61.2%, Indie 38.8%
- #54 Paint Warfare
64% matchVery Positive86% of 1,900 reviews2022
Dev: bananadev.
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced online arena FPS with jetpacks, hang gliders, fast respawns, 6-minute rounds and instant matches
Why similar: Action 41.5%, Multiplayer 39.8%, Indie 18.7%
- #55 From Space
64% 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: Action 43.5%, Multiplayer 35.9%, Indie 20.5%
- #56 Galactic Force
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 89 reviews2018
Dev: FreezeNova
Windows
Galactic Force is a sci-fi FPS loaded with frantic action and lots of firepower.
Why similar: Action 52.3%, Indie 33.1%, Multiplayer 14.7%
- #57 Madballs in Babo:Invasion
68% matchVery Positive84% of 296 reviews2009
Dev: Playbrains
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Now with cross-platform multiplayer! PC vs. Mac at last.
Why similar: Action 60.6%, Indie 39.4%
- #58 VR Jetpack Game
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 53 reviews2020
Dev: pftqPub: Autodidactic Studios LLC
Windows
Physics-based VR with full freedom of flight. VR that feels and controls like a real jetpack. A real-time multiplayer VR arena.
Why similar: Action 38.4%, Multiplayer 38.1%, Indie 23.5%