- #1 Twisted: Enhanced Edition
97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Szekretar
Windows
Twisted:EE is an action-platformer game combined with the best gameplay elements like time and object manipulation, clever enemies, traps and other challenges.
Why similar: Action 40.4%, Indie 30.5%, Platformer 15%, Side Scroller 14.2%
- #2 Megatronic Void
96% matchNegative19% of 47 reviews2017
Dev: Firestorm EntertainmentPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
The legendary 80s. in Megatronic Void you are dressed in a scientist, the earth has been devastated by a nuclear explosion, your job is to conquer and explore Megatron, recover alien artifacts to free Megatron zones.
Why similar: Action 38.3%, Indie 27.6%, Platformer 21%, Retro 7.3%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #3 Leilani's Island
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ishisoft
Windows
Leilani has got to roll, jump, and smash things to take back her island from mechanical invasion! A tropical 2D platformer in the making for PC.
Why similar: Action 48.3%, Indie 35.4%, Platformer 16.3%
- #4 Omnibion War
94% matchMostly Negative32% of 28 reviews2020
Dev: Crazy BulletPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Transform your high-tech space jet into a flying mech at the touch of a button as you blast your way through the galaxy in this frantic 3D shoot ‘em up. Take down thousands of Hellhounds one by one and prevent them from acquiring Omnibion, a dangerous ancient weapon.
Why similar: Action 34.8%, On-Rails Shooter 30% ★, Indie 25.5%, Space 5.5%, Futuristic 4.2%
- #5 Metanet Hunter CD
96% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: RodeoNET
Windows
Get ready to rumble, Metanet Hunter CD is ready to take the stage with super-slick platforming, tons of action, and all around, all sorts of radical vibes from the good old times!
Why similar: Action 39.2%, Indie 29.6%, Platformer 17.9%, Side Scroller 13.3%
- #6 Shiny
95% matchMixed48% of 81 reviews2016
Dev: Garage 227Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Left to fend for himself after mankind abandoned the doomed planet Aurora, robot Kramer 227 must find a way through 20 action-packed levels and rescue his robotic friends before Aurora crashes into its sun.
Why similar: Action 35.1%, Indie 25.5%, Space 14.9%, Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 8.2%
- #7 Karma Knight
88% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2020
Dev: UltramarineSoft
Windows
Karma Knight is a fast paced 2D side-scrolling platform action game with stylish combat. Find hidden items in the stages, collect different spells, defeat the enemies as you gain more experience and enjoy the overall platform action game style.
Why similar: Action 45.8%, Indie 34.1%, Platformer 7.9%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Sci-fi 4.8%
- #8 Demon Hearts
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Jon Harwood Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Demon Hearts is a 2D platformer game that will leave you feeling blood thirsty for victory every time you play! Take the winged and dangerously swift Vampiress Snow through many challenging silhouette environments while withstanding the many divergent demons, evil forces, and bosses!
Why similar: Action 45.6%, Indie 34.4%, Platformer 19.9%
- #9 Ember Kaboom
91% matchVery Positive82% of 119 reviews2016
Dev: Josh Koenig Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Ember's a fox who loves adventure. Run, jump, and ride through 30+ colorful, fast-paced obstacle courses in a quest to get your missing soul back!
Why similar: Action 46.1%, Indie 33.5%, Platformer 20.4%
- #10 Concursion
91% matchMixed56% of 84 reviews2014
Dev: Puuba
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Concursion is a multi-genre game played on the boundaries between worlds. Steer your hero through a dangerous interdimensional universe, switching between different genres on the fly, pulling off feats of tight aerial acrobatics otherwise unattainable in one genre alone.
Why similar: Action 44.8%, Indie 35%, Platformer 20.1%
- #11 Pilots Of Darsalon
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 44 reviews2020
Dev: Dr. Kucho! Games
Windows · Mac
Your job is to locate and transport the containers to your base avoiding enemies on your way. Your ship is equipped with a hook to carry the containers. This is a physics based arcade game, inspired on the very early classics and with a strong Commodore 64 feel on it.
Why similar: Action 46.6%, Indie 31.8%, Side Scroller 6.2%, Space 6.1%, Retro 5.4%
- #12 Swiftly
90% matchMixed51% of 142 reviews2016
Dev: Cleverweek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Swiftly is a very challenging platformer game. It has simple graphics and easy to understand rules, but you are going to have a hard time completing the levels.
Why similar: Action 52.9%, Indie 30.3%, Platformer 16.8%
- #13 Stonerid
89% matchMixed66% of 213 reviews2014
Dev: Enitvare
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Stonerid is a challenging 2D platformer, which the most important feature are two parallel, different worlds. Over 30 different levels to complete, unconventional game style and lots of dangerous traps and monsters make it extremely difficult to rise to the challenge.
Why similar: Action 45.6%, Indie 33.2%, Platformer 21.2%
- #14 The Flesh God
87% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Nuberu Games
Windows
The Flesh God is a tough action platformer where you shoot a massive gun to fly through deadly levels infested with mutant flesh.
Why similar: Action 44.4%, Indie 33.5%, Platformer 22.1%
- #15 Ammo Pigs: Armed and Delicious
86% match8 user reviews78% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Cascadia Games
Windows · Mac
It's the year 2049. Slaughterhouse A.I. controls the surface of the Earth, turning all life into sausage. Only the pigs remain to fight.
Why similar: Action 26.6%, Indie 18.4%, Platformer 15.8%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Futuristic 10.3%
- #16 Ghost in the Machine
89% matchMixed67% of 21 reviews2015
Dev: Michael J. Moffitt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ghost in the Machine is about the player's escape from a run-down factory following a large explosion. In the dark factory there are many dangerous machines that must be minded in order to not be crushed or mechanically separated.
Why similar: Action 43.1%, Indie 35.3%, Platformer 21.6%
- #17 Gambol
83% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Mike Pickering
Windows
Gambol is a wall-hopping, ceiling-slapping jaunt of a platformer with straight forward controls, and buttery smooth movement. You control the Gambol Gumball through a gauntlet of levels designed with flow and rhythm in mind to test your platforming grit.
Why similar: Indie 39.5%, Action 38.9%, Platformer 21.6%
- #18 Slip
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2014
Dev: Handsome Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Slip is a fast paced side scrolling platformer featuring a two color, swap mechanic. Using your two colors flee from Steve and his wretched purple beam through a multitude of obstacles and enemies. Slip combines the elegant simplicity of platforming with a polarity mechanic to create an easy to learn, but extremely difficult to master...
Why similar: Action 42.7%, Indie 34.9%, Platformer 22.4%
- #19 Revolve
84% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: Steven Delrue
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Revolve is a Physics based Action Platformer. You have no direct control and need to use boosts, gravity & momentum to escape a dystopian world
Why similar: Action 37.8%, Indie 28.5%, Platformer 21.6%, Sci-fi 12.1%
- #20 Farjob
81% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Simon Kaley
Windows · Mac
Delve into a boundless realm of twisting pathways and absurd bosses.
Why similar: Action 42.5%, Indie 32.1%, Platformer 25.4%
- #21 Realm Hacker
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: KaiChih TsengPub: KAICHIH Games
Windows
Realm Hacker is a game based on cyber worlds and hackers, allowing you to manipulate characters while building blocks, while using dexterous movement to pass the game level.
Why similar: Action 41.9%, Indie 31.6%, Platformer 7.8%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Retro 6%
- #22 Cataegis : The White Wind
82% matchMixed78% of 556 reviews2015
Dev: Acido CinzaPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Welcome to Cataegis - The White Wind: Ziggurat Chapter, a frantic 2D arcade action retro-style game that pays homage to the glory days of 8-bit side scrolling gaming.
Why similar: Action 45.4%, Indie 29.4%, Platformer 14.9%, Retro 10.3%
- #23 Wooden Sen'SeY
84% matchMixed54% of 137 reviews2013
Dev: Upper BytePub: Spawn Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Wooden Sen'SeY is an action-platformer, set in a unique "Japan Steam Rock" universe filled with humour. You follow Goro, a village chief, as he seeks revenge through a variety of levels. He will defeat his enemies using his axes to slice, dice, squash and grapple!
Why similar: Action 45.5%, Indie 31.6%, Platformer 22.9%
- #24 The Adventures of Clive McMulligan on Planet Zeta Four
79% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Broke Astronaut
Windows
Clive McMulligan is a 2D retro-inspired action/puzzle/platformer with challenging old school style gameplay. Over 70 levels with fast-paced gravity switching mechanics.
Why similar: Action 47%, Indie 35.5%, Platformer 17.5%
- #25 Arkin
76% matchMixed55% of 29 reviews2019
Dev: Raven Sword Industries
Windows
Arkin is a first person space combat experience. Take control of the latest in starfighter technology and fight for humanity's survival against the brutal alien onslaught.
Why similar: Action 41.9%, Indie 30.7%, Space 17.9%, Sci-fi 9.5%
- #26 BRIGHTEST
79% matchMixed45% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: TheElvenTale Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 32%
A simple entertainment game where we stay away from the enemies and find the necessary supplies and get rid of them.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #27 Galacatraz: Eject Equip Escape
82% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Summer Bear Studio
Windows
Escape Galacatraz, the universe's most secure detainment facility, in this side scrolling twin stick shooter! GAMEPAD REQUIRED!
Why similar: Action 43.4%, Indie 32.8%, Platformer 23.8%
- #28 BAHAMIAN BEAT DOWN
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyberFOX Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Bahamian Beat Down, a Beatemup style arcade game that takes place in The Bahamas. Take control of either Twin Dragon sibling and explore may true to life locations, items, and characters inspired by authentic Bahamian culture and history as defeat the criminal organization called The Bahama Pirates.
Why similar: Action 45.1%, Indie 34.1%, Side Scroller 12%, Retro 8.8%
- #29 Isolated
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Jérémie Bertrand
Windows
Isolated is an action-packed 2D side scrolling shooter in which you shoot, shoot and shoot ALIENS!
Why similar: Action 32.1%, Indie 25%, Platformer 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Space 11.4%
- #30 Humanity Asset
81% matchMostly Negative31% of 509 reviews2014
Dev: Browny ApplicationPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Humanity Asset is a Metroid-style 3D platformer that pays homage to the traditional retro classic shoot ‘em up genre. Aliens have invaded Earth to strip the planet of its resources, to save their own dying planet. As in all classic shoot 'em ups, only you can save the day - now there’s a surprise!
Why similar: Action 51.5%, Indie 20%, Platformer 18%, Side Scroller 10.6%
- #31 Stellar Warrior
77% matchNegative9% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: XiNFiNiTY Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stellar Warrior is a classic upscrolling spaceshooter for one or two players in a bullet-hell gameplay style! rank up to get to the best score on the Steam leaderboards and unlock all the achievements!
Why similar: Action 58.1%, Indie 41.9%
- #32 YAGZZ!
76% matchMixed58% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: Demin Games
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
YAGZZ! - it's a cool, platformer, where you have to play for a dark goblin who collects the souls of his enemies!
Why similar: Action 59.7%, Platformer 23.4%, Indie 16.9%
- #33 The Square Game
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Aiden J Rodgers
Windows
The Square Game is an insanely hard 2D action platformer with 24 short action packed levels.
Why similar: Action 48.4%, Indie 36.5%, Platformer 9.2%, Retro 5.8%
- #34 Funny Yo
75% matchNegative10% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Falco Software
Windows
In this brilliant 2D side-scrolling platformer, you have to jump on the heads of enemies to render them harmless
Why similar: Action 37.3%, Indie 28.1%, Platformer 20.4%, Retro 14.2%
- #35 Knockdown the Ball
74% matchMixed50% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: ThroneLab
Windows
Guide the ball and complete the levels
Why similar: Indie 55%, Platformer 45%
- #36 Flem
77% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: Henchman & Goon
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Try, die, cry, repeat. Flem is an old school hard-as-nails platformer about a sentient snot ball, with a nose-stalgia inducing soundtrack.
Why similar: Action 43.7%, Indie 32.5%, Platformer 18.3%, Retro 5.4%
- #37 Abstract Arena
75% matchMixed52% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Credici
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 21%
Abstract Arena is a top-down action-shooter game set in a completely abstract context. Up to 6 different ships can clash in the Arena, taking advantage of all of the unique and balanced skills each of them possesses.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #38 Dear Leader
73% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Pleizter Games
Windows
Prevent the liberation of your kingdom in "Dear Leader", an action side scroller shooter, where you guide Kim Jong Un in his quest to defeat the foreign invaders.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #39 Blind Mind
73% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Arkraptor
Windows
A mental patient and a psychologist
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #40 Sacred Stones
71% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Retro sidescrolling action and adventure greet you in Sacred Stones! The indie atmosphere is easy to immerse yourself in. Have a great time as you explore, run/jump & fight your way to victory. This game is perfect for both hardcore and casual fans alike seeking that nostalgic-indie fix!
Why similar: Action 47.9%, Indie 37.6%, Platformer 14.5%
- #41 Homeworld Defense
72% matchMixed40% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: Krylov ViktorPub: SA Industry
Windows
Homeword defense is a strategic game in which you will protect your planets from the waves of asteroids, find out why they appear and save your world from the threat once and for all. To protect the world, you will have to use weapons that asteroids can help you discover.
Why similar: Action 55.4%, Indie 44.6%
- #42 Thundering Skies
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Flat Voxel
Windows
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27%, Action 18.1%, Space 17%, Retro 16.6%, Sci-fi 10.6%
- #43 Call of Tomsk-7
73% matchVery Positive81% of 444 reviews2015
Dev: Daniel MercierPub: Mercier Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fight for your life in Call of Tomsk-7, a simple side-scrolling shooter. Horrifying monsters are pouring out of the forgotten and abandoned Soviet-era Tomsk-7 biological weapons facility. You must fight the creatures in a seemingly endless battle of attrition.
Why similar: Action 49.8%, Indie 34.3%, Side Scroller 16%
- #44 Ice Cream Factory
71% matchMixed46% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Ryan Silberman
Windows
Who would think working in an ice cream factory could be so challenging?! In this addictive arcade-style game, you have to shoot flavors of ice cream into cones of matching colors! If one cone moves past the pipe without being filled up with delicious ice cream, the game is over.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #45 SUPER ASTEROIDS
70% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: Alcateia Entertainment
Windows
Super Asteroids is an arcade game based on the classics from the 80's. With a refined and pleasant gameplay. Destroy all the asteroids! And stick your score among the best players around the world!
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #46 Nick Reckless in The Curse of the Lost Cause
64% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Akedo Studio
Windows
Unravel the mysteries of old-school gameplay in this classic side-scrolling platformer, venture through four different environments and procedurally generated levels for ever-changing play sessions, and hope to lift... The Curse of the Lost Cause.
Why similar: Action 41.7%, Indie 30.5%, Platformer 16.4%, Retro 11.3%
- #47 Er-Spectro
70% matchMixed42% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #48 The God Paradox
70% matchMixed60% of 35 reviews2017
Dev: Tristan Begin
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
An action-rhythm-puzzle-platform game that will test your skills and your patience as the game’s developer talks you through each screen. However, there may be more to this simple world of screens than what meets the eye, and this so-called developer may have motives of his own.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #49 Wake
80% matchMostly Negative27% of 195 reviews
Dev: Boss Baddie
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Wake is the story of an engineer trapped on a sinking ship. Navigate through the ship however you want to find your way to the surface above, but avoid the ship's corrupted security system!Key Features Run and swim to escape a sinking ship Dodge bullets, fire, electricity and LASERS - but most of all avoid drowning!
Why similar: Indie 42%, Action 35.4%, Platformer 22.5%
- #50 Kill Fun Yeah
74% 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 49.6%, Indie 37.4%, Platformer 13%
- #51 Armada Skies
68% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Josh Tam UniversePub: OtakuMaker SARL
Windows
Buy weapons and ship upgrades. Fly through the skies, collect powerups and gun down wave after wave of enemies. Today, you own the skies!
Why similar: Action 38.9%, Indie 28.1%, Space 18.9%, Retro 14.1%
- #52 Super Punchman
69% matchNegative13% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Mugle Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
The crash ... Not the best start of the day. In any case, for those who live on this planet... The time has come to destroy the monsters and fly home.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #53 Death Game
68% matchMixed45% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Enemby Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
It's a race to your grave! Can you die before everyone else, or will you be forced to watch in despair, living to a ripe old age before finally succumbing to a regular, uninteresting ending?!!
Why similar: Action 50.2%, Platformer 49.8%
- #54 Dogurai
62% matchVery Positive96% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: Hungry Bear Games
Windows · Linux
Dogurai is a retro-styled platformer with animal-like characters, graphics and soundtrack designed with old portable games in mind - down to the limited color ranges and sprite sizes!
Why similar: Action 40.5%, Indie 29.9%, Platformer 17.9%, Retro 11.7%
- #55 Dino Dawn
67% matchMostly Negative23% of 47 reviews2018
Dev: neonboxgames
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Dino Dawn is a platformer game about adventure of the Dinosaur in which it needs to rescue eggs.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #56 RageBall
68% matchMostly Negative21% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: Hebi Studios
Windows
RageBall is modern take on a classic game retro style game. A dynamic arcade game with fast paced gameplay and engaging mechanics. RageBall is a 2d animation sports game, that pits player against player. Can you overcome the Rage?
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #57 Deadly Traps
67% matchMixed61% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: BT Studios
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Battle yourself through dangerous traps in this fast-paced platformer.
Why similar: Action 46.4%, Indie 33.9%, Platformer 19.7%
- #58 Edgar
69% matchMixed64% of 33 reviews2016
Dev: Lucas Parise
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Edgar" is a 2D hardcore platformer game which you'll play as Edgar through challenging levels looking for your missing girlfriend Eve.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #59 Cactus Jumper
65% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: Octopirate Games
Windows
Think you got what it takes to cross the deadly sands? The heat is on in this addicting desert side scroller! Using simple 3-button controls, try and jump as far as you can, plan your next moves and avoid those prickly cacti!
Why similar: Action 58.2%, Indie 41.8%