- #1 Ocean's Crabellum
97% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Crabellum Games
Windows
Shoot 'em up! The former soldier Crab have to holster up his old Parabellum guns. He must wreak massive havoc to clean up the Big Ocean from villains and get revenge for his friends. Destroy the unrestrained mafia gang led by giant octopus in the best tradition of top-down and scroll-action shooters.
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #2 Street of Sanctuary VR
96% match6 user reviews0% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: MoyeVR
Windows
Since several months ago, an insurgent group called “Futealer” have made a lot attacks on federal facilities. Your squad is sent to Sanctuary Street to stop them from approaching a crucial science facility called Neb Lab. This won’t be a difficult task for seasoned soldiers like you.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #3 Giga Girl
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2016
Dev: Outgunned Games
Windows
Giga Girl is a retro run ‘n gun platformer heavily influenced by, and paying homage to, the original NES Mega Man games.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #4 Simplefield
94% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: M&H SoftPub: Ragnar
Windows
Simple Field is a classic multiplayer first-person shooter. The game is based on the low poly styles and offers a selection of maps and weapons.Or use a jetpack! Before running or jumping on the roof of the building
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #5 Retro Rocket Robot
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Johannes NoakPub: Matrix Soup
Windows
Retro fly & slide game inspired from the past.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #6 Trigger Finger
93% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Monarchy Media, LLC
Windows
Journey back to the nostalgic time of the 1980’s and then step into the future of video games. Based on the "futuristic" arcade games of the 80’s and 90’s, Trigger Finger is a virtual reality game meant to test your reflexes while giving you a sense for a time that some of us weren’t alive for.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #7 De Mambo
87% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: The Dangerous Kitchen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spicy action for 1-4 players! De Mambo lets players take control of up to four characters locked in infinite Mambo! Help them escape this horrible—and somewhat provocative—despair!
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #8 Wild Arena
96% matchNo user reviews2016
Dev: 971 Games
Windows
Wild Arena is a shooter where you have to defend yourselves and survive enemy attacks in small fighting zones with a main game mode and 3 secondary game modes.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #9 Majin Woman
92% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: KonekroydPub: DLsite
Windows
Control a giant girl and protect the earth from invasion in this circular style side-scrolling shooter. In the name of world peace, you can use melee combat to pave a path through your foes (then devour them!) or obliterate the legions with a giant holy machine gun!
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #10 Project Ball
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Fallback
Windows
Project Ball is a fast-paced physics-based multiplayer 3D platformer in which you embody a ball to fight for objectives and crush your opponents. Players finally get the chance to use their balls and smash!
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #11 Dreamblaster
91% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Odamir KhaulepiPub: Khaulepi
Windows
Think Asteroids on...blasteroids? It's an oldschool, multi-directional shooter with attitude!
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #12 GlaiveZ
91% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: flapjaxGTPub: Nest Egg Games, LLC
Windows
Enter the Tower of Peril and Glaive your way to ascension! Wield two kinetic blades to skirmish the dark enemy, their menacing machines, and confront the Ultimate Darkness.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #13 Vectonic
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: @YearOfTheBob
Windows · Mac
Jumping, zooming and stomping in a neon demo-derby.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #14 Heckpoint
89% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Nodacoy GamesPub: Rooster Republic LLC
Windows
Heckpoint is a frenetic side-scrolling shoot 'em up where everything and everyone is destructible (especially you). Explore seven worlds as any of 12 characters, each with a unique backstory and abilities. Collect strange matter to upgrade and unlock over 70 weapons and powers.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #15 Square Weapons Dungeon
86% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: WINGLAY
Windows
Roguelike-ish Action Game/180 Weapons in total. The dungeon floors are chosen randomly from more than 100 stages. Collect the lost Weapons and challenge the Bosses. You will lose your Level and Weapons when you get defeated in the dungeon.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #16 Boom Squad
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PVP Studio
Windows
Boom Squad is a multiplayer 3rd person shooter defined by realistic military weapons, with a focus on cooperative gameplay, in 5 vs 5 online multiplayer matches.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #17 Trial of the Towers
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 38 reviews2019
Dev: William Wofford
Windows
Confront the Trial of the Towers in this short-and-sweet retro-3D boss rush, inspired by action RPGs and classic games from the '90s. Defeat the bosses and overcome the Trial, no matter how many tries it takes.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #18 Mech Anarchy
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 20 reviews2016
Dev: Trevor Madge
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Mech Anarchy is an action packed, fast-paced top down shooter created by intense gamers, for intense gamers. Arcade style shooting with near limitless customization makes no two battles alike.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #19 Dashbot Ninja
79% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Trio QueuePub: Kajak Games
Windows
Slice the robots from evil corporations and dash your way trough their offices!
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #20 Drop Kick Zombie!
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Loli Jam Network
Windows
An arcade-style action game about a zombie who drop kicks lolis.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #21 2V Hoverbike
82% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: IntertumPub: intertum
Windows · Mac
2V Hoverbike is a horizontal shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #22 InkSplosion
81% matchMixed67% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: Petite GamesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Why should war be hell when it could be fun? Enter InkSplosion, a single screen twin-stick shooter, where the only real enemy is beating your previous high-score!
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #23 Color Guardians
82% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2015
Dev: Fair Play LabsPub: Niffler Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Color Guardians is an exciting fast action side scrolling game that combines quick thinking with frantic gameplay into a hard to master challenge! Switching colors and collecting items, all while avoiding obstacles will surely test your reflexes!
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #24 Valkyrius Prime
81% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: Iridescent Games
Windows
Fight through countless enemies and hulking bosses in this indie shoot-'em-up! Teleport to dodge enemy fire, then counter with an assortment of powerful weapons. Valkyrius Prime features all new character art and story, plus many more improvements over the original.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #25 Hostile Dimension
84% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2015
Dev: Alrauna StudiosPub: Play sp. z o. o.
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Defend your space flagship from hordes of alien fighters.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #26 UfoPilot : Astro-Creeps Elite
83% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2015
Dev: nornware AB
Windows
UfoPilot : Astro-Creeps Elite puts you at the controls of a nimble Vector-class starfighter in an epic mission to rid the galaxy of the pesky Astro-Creeps. A new twist on the classic Asteroids gameplay, with 7 powerups and 1024 permutations of gameplay settings.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #27 Zaba The Frog
80% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: gameko-studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Zaba The Frog is a 2D platformer game focused on quick and challenging gameplay. Your job as a player, is to help not very smart, lazy frog. Goal of each level is to collect enough flies and reach the exit portal. Be aware that as frog eats, it’s becoming bigger and it’s easier to die.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #28 Mall Mayhem
79% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Titanium Game Studios
Windows
Mall Mayhem is a game with one very simple goal: destroy the mall. How you do it is up to you. In your arsenal is a variety of abilities perfect for the job. Almost every object in every mall can be destroyed so your destructive spree won't end anytime soon. Watch out for shoppers!
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #29 Ragtag Adventurers
77% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Prime Time Studio
Windows
Ragtag Adventurers is a boss rush game that pits 4 heroes against terrible monsters in Shared Screen Multiplayer. Play alone or with friends against challenging bosses that will put your skills to the test.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #30 Quantum Covenant
76% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Martyr Games Studio
Windows
Quantum Covenant is a multiplayer land-and-space dog-fighting sport with full-featured gravity mechanics. Sling your ship around the arena’s floating planets as you use your grappling hook to launch a ball into the enemy’s goal – or use an array of weapons to destroy the enemy team's ships first!
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #31 Mayhem ZX
77% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Numb Thumb Studios
Windows
SMASH and BLAST your way through your enemies in this excitingly fast paced Multiplayer Run-N-Gun Action Platformer! With a full 360 Degree Firing Radius you'll be able to Run, Skid, Slide and Wall Jump around the environment all while OBLITERATING the competition!
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #32 Kill The Moon
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pirate Software
Windows
Kill The Moon is an action packed, rogue-lite, run and gun with randomized levels and tons of wacky powers.
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #33 Networm
78% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2015
Dev: Cuddly Zombie Games
Windows
Networm is the debut title from Cuddly Zombie Games - A retro-themed hacking game inspired by 80's sci-fi films and the card game "Netrunner".
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #34 BEAK SQUADRON
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Timbo Burkle
Windows
BEAK SQUADRON is a challenging, indie, 3rd-person flight game set in a galaxy where ducks and guinea pigs have been at war for eons. Not for players who are looking for an easy experience. Designed for controller play.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #35 Undercity
76% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: Glass Isle Entertainment
Windows
Undercity is a challenging action game about rushing through tunnels on a jet-powered board at high speed. Dodge whatever comes your way and unlock new powers as you progress. The game was created entirely by a single developer.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #36 Tekling
75% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: nP StudiosPub: nonPareil Institute
Windows
Become a robot, save the world. Jump and dodge your way through 70+ levels of frenetic gameplay in the same vein of super meet boy and megaman. Collect the orbs to transform from frail human into mighty Tekling, defender of the innocent and enemy to exploding barrels everywhere.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #37 Dark Trail
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: AltairRozali
Windows
Dark Trail - Minimalistic beautiful platformer game with hardcore gameplay
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #38 Steampuff: Phinnegan's Factory
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Mister AndersonPub: Steelehouse
Windows
Phinnegan's Factory is a frantically fun action shooter for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Jump, dodge, duck and shoot your way through endless waves of mechanical monstrosities and multiple levels of madness.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #39 Blood Magic
70% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Drop Table Developers
Windows
Blood Magic is a 2D Isometric Dungeon Crawler where you use your own health to cast spells to defeat enemies while you search for the missing pages of your spell book to increase your power. Against the onslaught of monstrous enemies, can you survive?
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #40 Paradox Wrench
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: David Mulder
Windows
Paradox Wrench is a first person puzzle game. You have agreed to be part of an undisclosed experiment. You will be equipped with a special weapon-like tool. This tool has the ability to switch the physical dimension of certain objects, as well as your own.
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #41 Square Arena
73% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2016
Dev: Hepta Games
Windows
Square Arena is a multiplayer arena game where each player controls a Ku-Bot and tries to defeat his opponent using one of the various weapons in the Arena. But the main characteristic of Square Arena is it's RANDOMNESS: Players will face random rule changes every 30 seconds.
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #42 Space Turret Gunner 宇宙大炮手
59% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: CatSaw
Windows
《SpaceTurretGuner》is a VR shooting game, as a gunner of the space battleship, players will experience many battles we carefully prepared for you。
Why similar: Action 58.9%, Indie 41.1%
- #43 Dark Days
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Brutal Studio
Windows
In Dark Days you need to escape the infected island of Colbrook, try to save as many survivors as you can and secure safe houses. Protect your surroundings, search and scavenge locations and ultimately don’t get killed. A 3D top down zombie survival / shooter with a compelling story and character development.
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #44 Babel: Choice
73% matchMixed66% of 107 reviews2016
Dev: Sogoal
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Babel: Choice is a 2D action-adventure Roguelike game which combines with the elements of RPG and shooting games. In the game, the player will play the part of Alexander, the son of the evil duke, aiming to break through the perilous and capricious Tower of Evil.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #45 A Bloody Night
70% matchVery Positive81% of 107 reviews2017
Dev: Elder Leaf Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A Bloody Night is a fast action game where the goal is to tear apart all the enemies you encounter in your way. Let yourself be guided by your killing spree and your thirst for revenge. Become the nightmare of your enemies. No one can stop you... Make your way with ferocity through your opponents!
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #46 Trajes Fatais: Suits of Fate
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Onanim Studio
Windows
Trajes Fatais: Suits of Fate is a game totally hand-drawn in the classic technique of pixel art. Its creators are passionate about classic arcades of the 1990s like The King of Fighters, Street Fighter and Guity Gear.
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #47 The Fox's Way Home
51% matchVery Positive88% of 179 reviews2024
Dev: BeXide Inc.
Windows · Mac
Before you know it, you find yourself in the realm between the hidden world and the real world. Rely on the guidance of the Fox Shrine Maiden who lives there, and escape from the otherworld!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #48 Zeta Complex
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: spidamoo games
Windows
Hardcore tactical action-platformer with rogulike elements
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #49 Crash Dummy
67% matchMostly Negative37% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: Twelve GamesPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
A challenging 2D platformer with numerous and pure mechanics to keep you interested throughout its unique adventure. Blast, burn, freeze your way through a story-driven adventure with a unique set of endearing characters. Jump long distances and do wall-runs for some stylish ninja action.
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #50 End of Lines
49% matchVery Positive93% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: Nova-box
Windows · Mac · Linux
Travel across landscapes devastated by a catastrophic climate meltdown, following a small family in search of somewhere habitable. With limited supplies and facing potential death at every turn, your choices will decide their fate. Will they manage to settle down?
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #51 Gobernators (Parodia política peruana)
68% matchVery Positive80% of 106 reviews2016
Dev: Elcaelum
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Un absurdo plataformas de disparos 2.5D inspirado en lo absurdo de las elecciones presidenciales peruanas.
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #52 Laser Party
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: Cydream
Windows · Mac
Laser Party is an online/local friendship-ruining party game With a unique laser combining system.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #53 OM6N
52% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: CJWorks
Windows · Linux
A Brutal, Action Horror FPS. Fight for your survival against a malevolent omen that has awoken. Will you stop this Evil... or fall victim like the rest?
Why similar: Action 70.7%, Indie 29.3%
- #54 WarFire
71% match7 user reviews0% of 7 reviews2016
Dev: D&K Games Studio
Windows
Your Mission is to kill all enemies
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #55 Capsular
61% matchVery Positive84% of 85 reviews2019
Dev: Gunschlinger
Windows
Capsular is a unique arena shooter featuring a "One shot, One Kill" mechanic. Jump into a fast paced match where your skill matters most!
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #56 Crongdor the Barbarian
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2016
Dev: Anton GerdelanPub: Ripped Wizards
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crongdor the Barbarian is a top-down action game with loads of over-the-top blood and guts and mayhem! Play the game, make some maps, and pull the source code apart with us and chat about how it was made.
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #57 Jet-Story 2018
63% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2018
Dev: Miroslav FídlerPub: CYBEXLAB
Windows
Master the acceleration and inertia of your spaceship in gravity field, use lethal firepower to eliminate any opposition and destroy all enemy bases to win the game!
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%