- #1 Minishoot' Adventures
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,362 reviews2024
Dev: SoulGame Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Adventure 16%, Retro 13.7%, Cute 13.6%, Action 11%
- #2 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
97% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Action 16.4%, Adventure 16.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Retro 10.8%
- #3 Jett Rider
96% 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: Retro 17.2%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 14.4%, Adventure 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.7%
- #4 Bittersweet Birthday
94% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: World Eater GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bittersweet Birthday is a boss fight-only action adventure where every encounter is a unique and emotional showdown. Explore a colorful world full of endearing characters, uncover your memories, and battle your way through challenges that push skill, timing, and determination to their limits.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.8%, Action 21%, Cute 20%, Action-Adventure 16%, Indie 14.8%
- #5 Super Mega Neo Pug
95% 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: Action 39.1%, Pixel Graphics 33.6%, Indie 24.4%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #6 BossConstructor
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 217 reviews2016
Dev: Neomateria Games GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Scavenge modules, combine them in the deadliest and most efficient ways imaginable, and fly your very own spaceship through alien space with BossConstructor. Thousands of procedurally generated galaxies await you and your space-faring collection of assembled modules to explore them.
Why similar: Action 41.3%, Indie 25.5%, Arcade 17.8%, 2D 12.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #7 bobo robot
93% matchVery Positive89% of 79 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .
Why similar: Action 37.2%, Adventure 36.2%, Indie 22.6%, Cute 4%
- #8 Super Glitter Rush
92% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: tiny cactus studio
Windows
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.4%, Action 12.6%, Cute 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Retro 6.7%
- #9 Basketboy's Adventure
91% matchVery Positive87% of 104 reviews2026
Dev: greenteagame1
Windows
Explore, collect, and fight in Basketboy's Adventure! Uncover stories and hidden secrets across the vibrant, hand-drawn semi-open world of Gugu City. Master dozens of skills and talents, bond with powerful pets, and gear up for an epic battle!
Why similar: Adventure 25.4%, Cute 23.4%, Indie 16.4%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, 2D 15.3%
- #10 Q-YO Blaster
91% matchVery Positive91% of 195 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.7%, Action 18.4%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
- #11 Galaxy Highways
89% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Adventure 20.4%, Retro 19.5%, Action 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Action-Adventure 12.2%
- #12 BroodStar
90% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 7.9%
- #13 Super Catboy
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 354 reviews2023
Dev: PixelpogoPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Retro 11%, Arcade 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 8.5%
- #14 Pewt 'em Up!
88% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 14.3%, Retro 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #15 Hyper Sentinel
87% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Action 17.7%, Arcade 16.1%, Retro 14.3%, Indie 10.7%
- #16 Spaceport Hope
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 488 reviews2016
Dev: team BitClubPub: team BitClub , Sunken Treasure Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Indie 17.8%, Action 16.5%, Adventure 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
- #17 Shakedown: Hawaii
85% matchVery Positive90% of 630 reviews2020
Dev: Vblank Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Build a "legitimate" corporation via open world missions, shakedowns, sabotage and property acquisition.
Why similar: Retro 24.7%, Action 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Adventure 18.5%, 2D 15.3%
- #18 Project Starship
86% matchVery Positive81% of 466 reviews2016
Dev: Panda Indie Studio
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Project Starship is an arcade bullet-hell with random mechanics. No match will ever be the same. Who will you be? Garret or Gwen? Will you save the world from the mighty cthulhu?
Why similar: Indie 78.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Action 9%
- #19 Castaway
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 247 reviews2024
Dev: Canari Games
Windows
Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.
Why similar: Retro 20.5%, Action 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Adventure 12.6%
- #20 Call of Boba
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 164 reviews2025
Dev: Tomatoast
Windows
A cozy pixel art adventure about saving a struggling Boba Tea shop. Brew up tasty drinks, battle enemies for inspiration, make friends with customers, and much much more, on your quest to serve up the best tea in town!
Why similar: Cute 28.7%, Pixel Graphics 25.5%, 2D 15.2%, Action 15.2%, Indie 11.8%
- #21 Creature Keeper
82% matchMixed69% of 127 reviews2025
Dev: Fervir GamesPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Creature Keeper is an action-adventure RPG where you Befriend Creatures and fight alongside them in real time. Explore a mysterious world and uncover the truth behind a strange sickness spreading across the land. Power up your team, fill out your Bestiary, and embark on your journey of destiny!
Why similar: Cute 17.4%, Action 17.2%, Adventure 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, 2D 10.6%
- #22 Super Mombo Quest
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 854 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.
Why similar: Arcade 20.1%, Adventure 18.1%, Action 17.8%, Indie 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #23 Incandescent
84% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Action 23.2%, Indie 13.6%, Arcade 11.5%, 2D 5.5%
- #24 Creatures of Ava
78% matchVery Positive87% of 469 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.
Why similar: Action 29%, Adventure 27.6%, Cute 21.1%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #25 Polyroll
80% matchVery Positive95% of 94 reviews2019
Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: HOF Studios
Windows
Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!
Why similar: Retro 24.4%, Action 20%, Adventure 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, 2D 10.5%
- #26 A Whole Wolfrush
77% matchVery Positive96% of 188 reviews2025
Dev: uglycoal
Windows
Four friends battle their way across space to claim a once-in-a-lifetime wish. Their lives are in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 17.6%, 2D 7.7%, Indie 4.6%
- #27 Space Moth DX
81% matchVery Positive81% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Action 16.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Indie 10.2%, Retro 8.1%
- #28 Miniland Adventure
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 328 reviews2023
Dev: Imilkowski DevPub: Gameparic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
The world doesn't generate itself - you do it, shape the world as you wish! Start with nothing, and build dream houses for goblins and yourself while exploring, collecting resources, crafting, building, fighting, farming... and more!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.6%, 2D 21.1%, Adventure 18%, Cute 17.4%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #29 ShipLord
79% matchMixed62% of 844 reviews2015
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
ShipLord is a space avoid-er mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another lvl.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Action 24.8%, Indie 24.3%, Adventure 17.4%
- #30 Guns of Fury
74% matchVery Positive88% of 848 reviews2025
Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Retro 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 8.2%
- #31 Arcane Assembly
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: Isaac Lee
Windows
Arcane Assembly is a fantasy metroidvania where you create spells using a visual programming language. Unlock new instructions, upgrade your powers, and fight epic bosses on your journey to becoming the most powerful wizard who ever lived.
Why similar: Action 32.2%, Adventure 29%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Indie 13.2%, 2D 7.8%
- #32 Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread
76% matchVery Positive89% of 325 reviews2022
Dev: MY.GAMESPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!
Why similar: Action 23.7%, Adventure 23.1%, Cute 21.4%, 2D 15%, Action-Adventure 13.3%
- #33 Power-Up
79% matchMixed58% of 263 reviews2014
Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.9%, Action 14.6%, Retro 13.7%, Indie 9.9%, Arcade 8.8%
- #34 Shard Squad
72% matchVery Positive87% of 523 reviews2025
Dev: The Root StudiosPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Form a squad of elemental creatures and face hordes of challenging enemies! Choose your Shards according to their synergies to gain new abilities, and equip relics that will make the winds blow in your favor! Survive through different environments and save your lands!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21.7%, Cute 21.2%, Action 20.8%, Adventure 15.5%, 2D 10.9%
- #35 Knightin'+
75% matchVery Positive86% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Muzt Die Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Join brave sir Lootalot on his epic quest in this little Zelda-lite adventure. Explore and fight your way through the dangerous dungeons filled with traps, puzzles and magical artifacts. And, of course, show the evil bosses who is the real boss here.
Why similar: Action 18%, Adventure 17.4%, Retro 17.2%, Indie 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
- #36 BiT Evolution
78% matchMixed55% of 192 reviews2015
Dev: Major Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Evolve through the history of video games in this fun-filled blast from the past.
Why similar: Adventure 33.1%, Action 32.4%, Indie 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 15%
- #37 Dinotica
70% matchVery Positive87% of 822 reviews2025
Dev: XA StudioPub: Celestial Studio
Windows
Welcome to Dinotica! Stomp into a mysterious and dangerous world filled with action, adventure, and companionship! Together, you'll fight, build, farm, and more as you work toward creating a unique home that is truly your own.
Why similar: Cute 39.3%, Action-Adventure 31.5%, 2D 29.2%
- #38 Sophstar
73% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Arcade 13.4%, Retro 13.4%, Action 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #39 Supercat Survivors
70% matchVery Positive86% of 169 reviews2026
Dev: Happy Universe Studios
Windows · Mac
Meow! This is a cat-themed Survivor-like game where you control an adorable Supercat! Battle monsters to level up, collect items, upgrade weapons, and experiment with strategic builds to fight off invading creatures threatening Meow Star.
Why similar: Action 36.8%, Adventure 30%, Cute 27.6%, Singleplayer 5.6%
- #40 Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets
71% matchVery Positive93% of 772 reviews2023
Dev: SURTPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Enjoy chill Lo-fi walks and fight bosses to K-POP, EDM and Hip-Hop inspired tracks. Features a quirky story, 30 handcrafted levels and various EX-modes to refresh your gameplay.
Why similar: Arcade 29.1%, Adventure 21%, Action 18.4%, Cute 15.3%, Action-Adventure 14.2%
- #41 Asteroid Bounty Hunter
75% matchMixed65% of 803 reviews2016
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Asteroid Bounty Hunter is a space shooter mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Action 22.4%, Adventure 19.3%, Indie 17.2%
- #42 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
72% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 20.4%, Action 19.7%, Adventure 18.9%, Arcade 16.6%, 2D 12.8%
- #43 Venture Kid
73% matchVery Positive83% of 224 reviews2018
Dev: Snikkabo ASPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes
Why similar: Action 35%, Retro 23.1%, Indie 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, 2D 8.4%
- #44 FLARE NUINUI QUEST
69% matchVery Positive93% of 244 reviews2024
Dev: sulpxPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!
Why similar: Retro 19.4%, Action 17.5%, Adventure 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Cute 11.9%
- #45 Bubbles the Cat
73% matchVery Positive95% of 57 reviews2019
Dev: Team Cats & Bears
Windows
Leap, blast and bob your way through over a hundred levels of cute platforming action in BUBBLES THE CAT!
Why similar: Action 18.9%, Indie 18.3%, Adventure 17.9%, Retro 17.5%, Cute 17%
- #46 One Dog Story
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 516 reviews2017
Dev: Big Way GamesPub: Big Way
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
One Dog Story is an engaging pixel adventure game with RPG elements, gameplay that’ll get you hooked for hours, and well-developed characters. You wake up in an underground laboratory, free again after a horrific accident. Prepare to explore this expansive game world and its many secrets and mysteries.
Why similar: Action 22.4%, Adventure 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Indie 13.4%, Cute 12.8%
- #47 Gryphon Knight Epic
71% matchVery Positive83% of 285 reviews2015
Dev: Cyber Rhino Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Gryphon Knight Epic is a 2D Medieval Shoot’em up that mixes elements from classical shoot’em ups, exploration and duel-like boss battles, it tells the story of Sir Oliver and Aquila, an accomplished knight and his loyal gryphon that are forced back to adventure once again.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57%, Action 20.2%, Indie 17.7%, 2D 5.1%
- #48 ProtoCorgi
68% matchVery Positive90% of 168 reviews2023
Dev: Kemono GamesPub: Ravenscourt
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Retro 13.3%, Cute 9.8%, Action 9.6%
- #49 ASTRO AQUA KITTY
70% matchVery Positive89% of 85 reviews2021
Dev: TIKIPOD
Windows
The Aqua Kitty cats have launched into space in an all new action RPG shoot-em-up adventure! Pick your crew, blast off to investigate mysterious water filled asteroids and watch out for marauding pirate rabbits!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.1%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 12.4%, Cute 10.3%, 2D 6%
- #50 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
68% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.5%, Action 12.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Indie 5.8%, 2D 5.6%
- #51 Breadborn
66% matchVery Positive93% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Progressive GamesPub: IndieGO Publishing
Windows
Breadborn is a crazy action game where you command an army of crumb minions that came from very own body. Branches, axes, or a killer mini-gun? It's up to you to decide how to equip your army in order to sow chaos among the peasants and get to the PRINCE himself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Retro 17.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Adventure 11.6%, Action 11.4%
- #52 Voidigo
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Action 11.1%, 2D 7.8%, Action-Adventure 6%
- #53 Paper Animal Adventure
63% matchVery Positive98% of 222 reviews2025
Dev: Cuddling Raccoons StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Paper Animal Adventure is a cute roguelike game where you can explore a colorful world, fight scary enemies, and relax with your friends at the campfire! Will you be the one to seal the timelines and find the missing king?
Why similar: Action 22.2%, Adventure 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Cute 18.9%, 2D 14.4%
- #54 Eagle Island Twist
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 228 reviews2019
Dev: PixelnicksPub: Retroware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Eagle Island is a roguelite action-platformer with falconry-inspired combat. Soar into an original story-driven adventure, fighting through procedurally generated levels and challenging boss fights. Includes free TWIST content, with new characters and handcrafted, retro-themed minigames.
Why similar: Arcade 43.8%, Cute 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Action-Adventure 12.7%
- #55 Cave Story+
66% matchVery Positive93% of 7,930 reviews2011
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Why similar: Action 18.4%, Retro 18%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Adventure 16.2%, Indie 15.5%
- #56 Jet Gunner
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 627 reviews2014
Dev: Sinclair Strange
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Retro 17.4%, Adventure 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Indie 11.8%
- #57 ONE BTN BOSSES
65% matchVery Positive82% of 205 reviews2024
Dev: Midnight Munchies
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%
It's One Button Bosses, it's all in the name. You have one button. There are big bosses to beat. Push, tap, and bash in the handcrafted campaign or in the roguelike rifts.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.4%, Arcade 18.5%, Action 12.5%, 2D 10.7%