- #1 Bitsy Bits
97% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Marshall Latimer
Windows
Bitsy Bits, a game about a fun loving magical mouse named Bitsy who must defend Magic Land from Twinkle Twinkle who has cast a spell of Wickedness on all the fun loving people.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 35%, Indie 28%
- #2 Hill Quest
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Multitool Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Run, Jump, Shoot, use Jetpack, Dive into the sea and more in this initial adventure, save your dad and in the way the mankind. An intriguing platformer with plot twists what will be used into other products of the same franchise. We use #GoodGuysGameDeveloper philosophy.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 35%, Indie 28%
- #3 Escape From Space Shredder
96% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: s_unkPub: s_unk
Windows
The gameplay of the game is based on the ability to turn the game world while completing a maze with traps.This game Is Hardcore!
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 36.5%, Indie 26.6%
- #4 Kindled Cavern
95% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: Pretty Okay Games
Windows
Kindled Cavern is a cave exploration adventure for Virtual Reality filled with sights to behold. Waterfalls, bamboo forests, giant turtles, abandoned bridges and scaffolding, subterranian lakes, and ancient arches fill this explorable cavern. Not to mention the ghosts!
Why similar: Adventure 37.2%, Action 35.8%, Indie 27%
- #5 Techno Boy
94% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Altera Pars GamesPub: Arrible
Windows
Techno boy is an incredibly cool, heartbreaking platformer in which you have to play for the Techno guy and help him go through all the obstacles that stand on his way.
Why similar: Action 38%, Adventure 35.2%, Indie 26.8%
- #6 D.F.R.: The Light
94% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Nothing Rhymes With Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Unprepared and helpless, you are taken to a dark place where a mysterious light hunts you. In this relentlessly terrifying survival horror game, you must use your wits to stay alive long enough to extinguish the light, or perish trying. The light is crafty and observant, so this won't be an easy challenge.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 36.6%, Indie 26.5%
- #7 BioMech
93% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: ERMediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
BioMech is a classic Metroid-like with carefully structured gameplay. No rogue elements, no random content, everything is handcrafted and deliberately designed. Backtracking is not a dirty word.
Why similar: Action 39.1%, Adventure 34.1%, Indie 26.8%
- #8 PROJECT AZRIEL
91% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: CurriculaWorks
Windows · Mac
That's right, zombies can make you think better. PROJECT AZRIEL is the least boring brain trainer in the world and has been shown to increase fluid intelligence. It’s a ton of fun to play so get it soon and have a blast taking down zombies while training your brain to work better.
Why similar: Action 36.5%, Adventure 36.1%, Indie 27.5%
- #9 Operation: Polarity Hook
92% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Cronoforge Studios Inc.
Windows
We take FPS next level by combining combat specifically designed for VR with a revolutionary new movement system that does not rely on teleporting. Attach to walls and swing through the environment on a beam of energy code named “Polarity Hook” as you battle enemies and fight to save human kind!
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 35%, Indie 28%
- #10 Skull Rogue
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 42 reviews2020
Dev: Gnelf
Windows
Skull Rogue is an RPG in the classic rogue-like style. You have to pump your ordinary skeleton to an incredible level from scratch.
Why similar: Action 31.9%, Adventure 31.1%, Indie 24.5%, Action Roguelike 12.5%
- #11 IIslands of War
83% matchVery Positive84% of 139 reviews2024
Dev: jwiggs
Windows · Mac
IIslands of War is a 2D roguelike where you build floating islands out of blocks and modules. Travel through different realms to various locations to collect powerful items, shop for items, forge your items to become more powerful, and battle the Dark Order.
Why similar: Action 28.9%, Adventure 28.6%, Indie 23%, Action Roguelike 19.5%
- #12 Code Name: Origin
91% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Aurora Games Studio
Windows
Code Name: Origin is a top down action adventure inspired by the classics in the 80's and 90's. You’re dispatched alone with a laser shotgun and the wits to uncover what transpired just days before you arrive.
Why similar: Action 36.5%, Adventure 36.1%, Indie 27.5%
- #13 Flight 732
90% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Ghere Games
Windows
Explore the island to find the missing jetliner. Once found, can you find a way to help you and your captain off of the island?
Why similar: Action 36.5%, Adventure 36.1%, Indie 27.5%
- #14 Ruin of the Reckless
89% matchVery Positive81% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: Faux-Operative GamesPub: Poppy Works
Windows
Ruin of the Reckless is a breakneck-paced, melee-focused roguelike brawler with very light persistent progression elements and a punishing difficulty curve. Play with a friend!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.1%, Action 22.5%, Adventure 21%, Indie 16.5%, Roguelite 12.9%
- #15 Lair of the Titans
88% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Team 21 Studio
Windows
Lair of the Titans offers a unique way for players to enjoy VR together. Play in the same room, hunting one another, choosing the right moment to strike and scare the other player.
Why similar: Action 36.5%, Adventure 36.1%, Indie 27.5%
- #16 Return to Sender
86% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Carl Games
Windows
Return to Sender is a bullet-frenzy and rogue-like shooter. Killing each enemy returns a portion of your ammo, resulting in a fluid and chaotic run with nonstop shooting. Fight your way through enemies all while collecting new weapons and upgrades.
Why similar: Action 32.4%, Adventure 31.5%, Indie 24.4%, Action Roguelike 11.7%
- #17 Pilli Adventure
87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: TavoPub: Calaca studios
Windows
Influenced by retro classics Mega Man and Castlevania, Pilli Adventure features the Pilli & Paco as they blast their way through 7 levels of fun, fast paced 2D action based on the Pilli Adventure online comic.
Why similar: Action 36.8%, Adventure 36.4%, Indie 26.8%
- #18 Domino Effect
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: GoshFather
Windows
Pick up an entire building and use it as a weapon. Go supernova and send everything flying in an outward direction. Use gravity in a way that has never been used before.
Why similar: Action 36.5%, Adventure 36.1%, Indie 27.5%
- #19 Alien Planet
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Falkrus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Avoid the aliens and bandits in this skill testing game. Keep your cool as you work your way towards freedom on this planet of relentless enemies. Alien planet uses the simplicity and feel of an 80's style game to create an addictive and challenging experience.
Why similar: Action 36.5%, Adventure 36.1%, Indie 27.5%
- #20 Survivor of Eschewal
84% match7 user reviews14% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Luke CrippsPub: Fellowplayer
Windows
You suddenly wake up and find yourself on a beach of a strange island. This island does not feel right from the start because you could have swarn this island was not here the previous night. Now all you can think of is getting off this island alive.
Why similar: Action 36.5%, Adventure 36.1%, Indie 27.5%
- #21 Buckler 2
82% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: AploveStudio
Windows
BUCKLER 2 is a retro-styled roguelite platformer that tells a story about love, hate, and everything in between. Join Venice and his friends as they embark on an epic adventure across Sector Omega, an unfamiliar world filled with enemies, allies, hazards, and more!
Why similar: Action 30.7%, Adventure 30.3%, Indie 23.1%, Roguelite 15.9%
- #22 INFINITY CHALLENGE
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Simple Gaming - JVJ
Windows · Mac
A 3D Rail Shooter game with high quality tracks! Take the challenge and choose one of the many maps and defeat vicious waves of enemies while traveling through mysterious worlds! Face fearsome machines and creatures that will do whatever it takes to destroy you and end your race to save the galaxy!
Why similar: Action 36.5%, Adventure 36.1%, Indie 27.5%
- #23 The Adventures of Sullivan
82% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Austin Marsh
Windows
A retired bounty hunter is on a path of destruction to get his stolen cat back from a menacing horde of cyborg bats, and a slew of other galactic villains.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #24 Zettavolt Trigger
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Michael A. Rivera
Windows
The security robots of Zettavolt Inc. have been hacked and are bent on tearing down the company from the inside out. Safe from hacking due to his A.I., it's up to Trigger to stop the rampaging robots before they ruin the fiscal year.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #25 Vile Matter
79% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Decoy Software
Windows
Trapped in a deteriorating world of mystery, navigate a series of challenges & deadly puzzles in pursuit of a mysterious figure that's always one step ahead. Can you outwit this prison of shadows and survive long enough to find an answer to the madness? Or, will you fail and be consumed by the darkness?
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #26 Toltec and the mysteries of the Secret Island
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Vangelis Stavrogiannis
Windows
“Toltec and the mysteries of the secret island” is an Atmospheric physics based action game ,with stunning hand-painting graphics , immersive sound score and simple yet amazing game-play.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #27 Swiss Knife
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Norman Collonville
Windows
It's been 2042 years since the "Great Disappearing", on Earth, humans & animals are no more. The planet is now inhabited by Swiss Knives, little robots created by humans before the disaster. In reality, that is because humans created Swiss Knives that the Great Disappearing occured.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #28 Swordrite
78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: WolflandGames
Windows
Swordrite is a rogue-like, kill them all game, inspired by the metroidvania genre. You will face multiple enemies, solve puzzles and figure out how to defeat enemy bosses.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #29 Logic Missile
81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: Bouchard Industries
Windows
Logic Missile is an action puzzle based platformer where you and the missile must reach the central core. Launch the missile and setup the level properly so that you and the missile can exit the level. This game is extremely hard keep that in mind!
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #30 Vanguard Knights
77% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2019
Dev: Royal Skies LLC
Windows · Mac
Vanguard Knights is a high octane, 3D, arcade-style shooter. Engage waves of enemy squadrons, massive robotic bosses, and weave through obstacles in order to destroy the enemy and keep your squad alive.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #31 Arch Drift
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Bemami
Windows
Dive into the depths of the newest interARCHEOLOGICAL dungeon crawler. Made within a small year by 4 students for a school project.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #32 Chrono Ghost
76% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: NITETIME Studios
Windows
You are the Chrono Ghost, you must progress through challenging levels using your newly acquired abilities. As you progress, your adventure becomes considerably more demanding. There are many secrets to discover on your journey. Go forth and find them. hurry, time is running out!
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #33 The Veteran VR
80% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Charming Game Studio
Windows
This is a VR shooting game. You rule as a mercenary who has experienced a hundred wars, follow the world battlefield with different experience styles, earn commission by constantly fighting and achieving goals, so as to unlock more weapons and equipment, and get better game experience.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #34 Deep Space Rush
77% matchMixed48% of 21 reviews2018
Dev: BUG-StudioPub: OraMonkey
Windows
You think you can handle everything? Then grab a gun, jump at the helm of the ship and get ready for hardcore adventures in Deep Space!
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #35 Hags Castle
76% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Switchpilot
Windows
‘Hag’s Castle’ is a real-time 3D combat exploration game set in the age of Scottish myth and legend.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #36 Legendary Arcane 2 Universe
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Maxime CôtéPub: Côté Brothers
Windows · Linux
Legendary Arcane 2 Universe is an adventure game with 32 Pieces of equipment, more than 20 spells., a levelling system, unlockable skills., over 40 secrets to discover and 8 unique bosses. There are four difficulty modes in the game.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #37 Alien Revival - Episode 1 - Duty Calls
75% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: 4M Software
Windows
Initially very much First Person Shooter, with collectables, series will develop into more adventure/task driven whilst still keeping the FPS element.Episode 1: Duty Calls - Join the government service as a lone agent...
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #38 CastleGuard
74% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: El_Taberna
Windows
CastleGuard is a independent FPS game. The objective if you accept it is to pass cities and country sides full of enemies ready to kill you at any moments. If you die, you restart. Good luck soldier !
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #39 Shrine of the God-Ape
71% matchPositive98% of 40 reviews2019
Dev: Zachary Lee
Windows
Explore the legendary Shrine of the God-Ape! Fight wildlife! Dodge traps! Battle bosses! Pillage your way to the top of the island and conquer, or die trying.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #40 The Hero
73% matchMixed40% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Dark Space Studios
Windows
"The Hero" is an open world action adventure game . The story takes place in two cities in two different ages with two different playable characters. The first is : Newyork (USA) in an imaginary gloomy way and the second story: London (United kingdom) in 1802 at the Fraser campaign on Egypt.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #41 Divenia
72% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: UnChild Games
Windows
Divenia is a Retro-Futuristic Hard-to-Beat Action Sidescroller with Comic Style Graphics and SciFi Story.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #42 Under Stranger Stars
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Flat Parrot
Windows
Twin stick action. Bite sized stories. Under Stranger Stars is a game of absurdity and adventure inspired by The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and Sunless Sea.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #43 Adventure in King Caries Land
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Max Robert Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
The evil King Caries, leader of the tooth trolls has kidnapped the tooth fairy and it is up to a small tooth to save her!
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #44 Clicker bAdventure
74% matchMostly Negative28% of 92 reviews2017
Dev: Luminark
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
The faster you click, the faster you will cut the trees to get bonuses, and damage your enemies. Will you be fast enough to stop the enemies coming always stronger in this open world?
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #45 Voxel Scavenger
69% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: ZUGALU ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
Play as a space garbage man kidnapped and trapped aboard a derelict space station in the universe’s garbage dump. Forced to collect materials in order to repair the space station to fly yourself to safety.
Why similar: Action 36.8%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 27.7%
- #46 Super Catscape
71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Nuke Games
Windows · Mac
Super Catscape is a 2D sidescroller retro platformer about Kim, a brave kitten who is abducted by strange alien creatures. Kim has to find a way to escape from the strange alien planet, saving all captive pets in his way back to Earth.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #47 Attack of the Mutant Fishcrows
70% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: WILDLOGICGAMES LTD
Windows
Attack of the Mutant Fishcrows, A Fast Paced Action Platformer with flying fish that are swimming crows that are mutated half breeds of your nightmares!
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 27.8%
- #48 Skelittle: A Giant Party!!
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: Bubble Studios
Windows
Get together & funk-up the house with this crazy party game! Choose your tiny mess-maker to turn your everyday environment into a huge playground. Challenge friends & family in a series of wicked local multiplayer minigames and get creative together in the sandbox mode.
Why similar: Action 36.8%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 27.7%
- #49 King rocket
69% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Kefir buildPub: Bitlock Studio
Windows
Rocket launch is an indescribable experience that you will remember for a long time. In King rocket, you have the opportunity to independently launch a rocket into the sky, and moreover, control it.
Why similar: Action 37%, Adventure 35.1%, Indie 27.9%
- #50 It's about The Journey
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MortMort
Windows
it's About The Journey A game spawned from a game jam about making a challenging Platformer game. A "short and sweet" game about making it to the top, patience, planning ahead and skills will need to be on your side.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 35%, Indie 28%
- #51 Glo Phlox
68% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Justin Sennema
Windows
Glö Phlox is a top down twin stick shooter in a deep interconnected metroidvania world. Explore a unique narrative-based experience with easy to learn combat that’s difficult to master.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 35%, Indie 27.9%
- #52 Robot terminator
68% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: ToplitzPub: Toplitz
Windows
This is a third person action adventure game,The player is on an island full of monsters,Players can explore freely in bad weather,The player must kill the monster or avoid the monster's attack and survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 35%, Indie 27.9%
- #53 Space Crawl
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hyperfine Studio
Windows
Built exclusively for VR, Space Crawl launches you aboard an abandoned space station. Handle weapons with real-life movements, dodge space aliens, move in zero-gravity, and put your survival skills to the test. Truly an immersive first person zero-gravity experience.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 35%, Indie 28%
- #54 Pep-Pel
56% matchPositive85% of 34 reviews2023
Dev: SlugGlove
Windows · Mac · Linux
Run through each level as Pep-Pel! a goofy red goblin thing. In this beautifully hand drawn game. play through tons of fast-paced and difficult levels, each with there own challenge to master!
Why similar: Action 36.5%, Adventure 36.1%, Indie 27.5%
- #55 All Evil Night 2
67% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Mikhail Ramanouski
Windows · Linux
This is a next story about a cop who witnessed strange events near the city Evilween. You will meet monsters from your nightmares.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 35%, Indie 27.9%
- #56 Battle Knights
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2016
Dev: Mire Studios
Windows · Linux
Play as the blue knight, Wonder, who is on a quest to unite the colored realms. Battle Knights is the kind of game you remember playing back in the days of the NES and SNES. It's an easy to play yet challenging platformer.
Why similar: Action 37%, Adventure 35.1%, Indie 27.9%
- #57 Patchman vs. Blue Squares
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Naturally Intelligent
Windows · Mac · Linux
More Sheeple need rescuing - this time from Office World - and Patchman is on the case! But now there are sinister Blue Squares to contend with... and a boss EIGHT TIMES more powerful than the last one! Grow, sneak, and battle your way to the truth!
Why similar: Action 37.2%, Adventure 34.7%, Indie 28.1%
- #58 Hungry Shadows
68% matchMostly Negative38% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: CasGames
Windows
In this grim game you have to confront the hordes of zombies, while on a small plot of land. Zombies are constantly attacking our hero.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 35%, Indie 27.9%
- #59 Terrarium Land
70% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Layer games
Windows · Linux
Do explore the world`s levels, find secret places, unique artifacts and bonuses. In the Terrarium Land world, destroy enemies and solve the puzzles in different levels. This colorful 3D arcade game has tons of adventure in store for you. Let it begin!
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 27.8%
- #60 Elementals
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Round Squares Studios LTD
Windows
Mental Elementals is a 1 – 4 player twin stick shooter game. Player must use their element to fight through the level and reach the end as quickly as possible. Player’s can combine elements to create interesting effects.
Why similar: Action 36.6%, Adventure 35%, Indie 28.4%