- #1 Antivirus PROTOCOL
96% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2025
Dev: FIREHIVE Studio
Windows
Antivirus PROTOCOL is an incremental game about destroying viruses. Learn and adapt, collect data, upgrade yourself, and eliminate the Virus that has taken over the world.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #2 PooShooter: Toilet Invaders
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 100 reviews2016
Dev: FergaTroid Studios
Windows
Pooshooter: Toilet Invaders is a 2D action comedy game packed with explosions and fun gameplay. Reminiscent of arcade classics like Space Invaders, PooShooter lets you take control of a Bum fighting against vengeful Toilets.
Why similar: Action 54.7%, Indie 45.3%
- #3 Chroma Blast
96% matchVery Positive82% of 252 reviews2017
Dev: William Cheek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Chroma Blast is a fast paced twin stick shooter with many different styles of play where you fight through waves of enemies while constantly leveling up your ships colorful arsenal. Beat your friends and challenge yourself in the leaderboards, or seek out a true test of skill for those good enough to find it.
Why similar: Action 55.8%, Indie 44.2%
- #4 Incandescent
95% 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: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #5 Security Guy vs AI: The Dawn of AI
94% matchVery Positive85% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: Alexander BogdanovPub: Alexander Bogdanov
Windows
Security guy vs AI is a short top-down shooter game with a mysterious story. Reveal the truth about what happened at your workplace and stop the Evil Artificial Intelligence from spreading out.
Why similar: Action 79.8%, Indie 20.2%
- #6 Pewt 'em Up!
93% 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: Action 87.5%, Indie 12.5%
- #7 Its Simple, SHOOT
94% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: KyleR
Windows
Its Simple, SHOOT! Is a minimalist top down 2D waveshooter that has the player utilizing various weapons and abilities to overcome their foes.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #8 Burning Skies Arcade
91% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #9 Apollon 88
92% matchVery Positive85% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: Kaitec Games
Windows
Apollon 88 is a 2D Top-Down, survival, shooter game. You play as 88, where your goals are to survive by destroying the one who hunts you.
Why similar: Action 55.8%, Indie 44.2%
- #10 METAL BEANS
91% matchVery Positive92% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: artsy_viiPub: TEAM LOADING PIXELS
Windows
METAL BEANS is a 3D Action-Arcade game where you control two desktop buddies in a computer space. Protect the PC from digital threats by charging up your way through virus creatures and upgrading Catbot and Robitz in the system!
Why similar: Action 81%, Indie 19%
- #11 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
90% 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: Action 62.1%, Indie 37.9%
- #12 Cyber Assasin
89% matchVery Positive84% of 108 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Cyber Assassin is a fast-paced arena shooter where you control a robot annihilating waves of enemies. Survive, upgrade your character after each wave, and become more powerful to dominate the arena!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #13 Welcome To Your Immune System
89% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: The VALIDATE Network
Windows · Mac
Welcome to Your Immune System is an addictive retro arcade-style video game where you defend human cells from invading bacteria. Use all the weapons in your arsenal from macrophages, killer T cells, to cytokines and learn how these work in real life.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #14 FLOSS
86% matchVery Positive94% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: GameInCubes
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced top-down shooter without any excess. Built on aggressive movement, precise controls, and real challenge. Designed for players who love to learn, adapt, and master mechanics.
Why similar: Action 79.8%, Indie 20.2%
- #15 Quest 4 Papa: Reloaded
88% matchVery Positive90% of 115 reviews2020
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Quest 4 Papa: Reloaded is a story-driven top-down shooter experience where the player will upgrade its equipment as it progressively faces greater dangers through its adventure.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #16 Cyber Slayer
87% matchVery Positive86% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: Double Dice GamesPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Battle your way through waves of robots as you attempt to survive in an unforgiving, grungy arena. Bathe in glory as you put on a good show for the audience, and be rewarded with upgrades. Try to last as long as you can to put your name down in history!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #17 Half Hour Hexagon
85% matchVery Positive84% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #18 Outnumbered
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #19 Satellite Rush
86% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2016
Dev: Kimeric LabsPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive!
Why similar: Action 58.6%, Indie 41.4%
- #20 Pamina VS Slimes
82% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: Rune Game Dev
Windows
Pamina VS Slimes is a fast-paced top-down arcade game where you defend your home from endless waves of slimes. Choose from 4 headpattable characters, master elemental strategies, and unleash powerful burst skills across 4 game modes. Get ready for non-stop action!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #21 Cube Destroyer
84% matchVery Positive85% of 1,159 reviews2016
Dev: Freedomize Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Indie 55.5%, Action 44.5%
- #22 BEAT 'EM DOWN
83% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: Ambitious Games
Windows
Beat 'Em Down is a First Person Shooter rhythm game where you shoot and play to the rhythm of the music. Select your song and upgrade your weapon through challenges by killing enemies. Are you ready? Beat them down!
Why similar: Action 64.8%, Indie 35.2%
- #23 The Swarm
81% matchVery Positive83% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: Solsgames
Windows
The Swarm is an abyssal boss rush. Defeat your enemy, upgrade your skills, start over.
Why similar: Action 81.4%, Indie 18.6%
- #24 Inside Me
82% matchVery Positive80% of 50 reviews2015
Dev: SnowBiteGames
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
"Inside Me" is a top-down shooter in which you play as one of nanorobots embedded in the human body to fight infection.
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #25 Bloodworks
81% matchMixed69% of 118 reviews2017
Dev: Engin Mercan
Windows
Bloodworks is a free top-down survival action game where you fight against an endless waves of monsters. The odds are not in your favor!
Why similar: Action 54.7%, Indie 45.3%
- #26 Offendron Warrior
79% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Action 61.6%, Indie 38.4%
- #27 Blast Off Far Away
77% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: C405Pub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #28 Power-Up
80% 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: Action 52.7%, Indie 47.3%
- #29 >SYS//PURGE_
73% matchVery Positive91% of 68 reviews2026
Dev: tomo2515x
Windows
>SYS//PURGE_ is a free, fast-paced FPS inspired by 90's classics, with roguelike elements. Collect items, stay alive and descend deeper into the facility. You take control of an LN-X unit, a glitch breaks you out of the Overseer's control. Make it burn.
Why similar: Action 74.5%, Indie 25.5%
- #30 Neon Hardcorps
79% matchMixed47% of 311 reviews2016
Dev: Sergey DovganovskiyPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Neon Hardcorps is a fast paced top down action shooter, inspired by games such as Contra, Metal Slug, Super Turrican, Cybernator, Realm and Doom Troopers.
Why similar: Indie 64.7%, Action 35.3%
- #31 Danger Scavenger
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 500 reviews2021
Dev: Piotr WolkPub: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel!
- #32 Gare Sapphire Mechs
78% matchMixed69% of 51 reviews2015
Dev: Prexen Studios
Windows
A polished top down action shooter set in a digital like world with upgradable mechs.
Why similar: Action 55.8%, Indie 44.2%
- #33 Double Down
73% matchVery Positive89% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Burndown Studios
Windows
Double Down is a roguelike FPS for high-octane high rollers. Smash robots and spin slots to win powerful upgrades, and make your way through growing waves of enemies to face The House and take back the casino.
Why similar: Action 75.4%, Indie 24.6%
- #34 Hyper Sentinel
77% 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 55.8%, Indie 44.2%
- #35 Donuts'n'Justice
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 150 reviews2016
Dev: FobTi interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #36 Object "Cleaning"
78% matchMostly Negative29% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Primitive StudioPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
You have to get out of the laboratory, defeat monsters, using a different arsenal of weapons: from mines to machine gun turrets.
Why similar: Action 54.9%, Indie 45.1%
- #37 X Invader: Prologue
72% matchVery Positive87% of 769 reviews2023
Dev: ALLAF GAMES
Windows
Free version of X Invader, an Action Rogue-lite game. Become a master hacker 'X' and hack into the digital world. Use a variety of weapons and hacking add-ons to create your own combat build and wipe out disturbing enemies. Please enjoy the hack and slash action!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #38 CPU Invaders
74% matchVery Positive83% of 766 reviews2017
Dev: Microblast GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Invaders are living inside your computer. You shouldn't let that happen! Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! CPU Invaders overlaps the game itself with your computer screen.
Why similar: Action 52%, Indie 48%
- #39 DED
74% matchVery Positive82% of 747 reviews2017
Dev: L. Stotch
Windows · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
DED - a game in the shoot'em up genre. Your granddaughter has been kidnapped, and your daughter and son-in-law murdered. Having just bits and pieces of information about the abductors, you will have to save your granddaughter and find the masterminds behind these crimes.
Why similar: Action 53.8%, Indie 46.2%
- #40 Alien Crusader
75% matchMixed62% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: Zydrone
Windows
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Action 55.8%, Indie 44.2%
- #41 Undercroft Warriors
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Action 72.7%, Indie 27.3%
- #42 Gigantes Ex Machina
69% matchVery Positive85% of 248 reviews2025
Dev: AcrylByte
Windows
Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.
Why similar: Action 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #43 FullBlast
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 87 reviews2016
Dev: UFO Crash Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Action 56.3%, Indie 43.7%
- #44 Unchained
69% 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 60.4%, Indie 39.6%
- #45 Cloud Cutter
71% matchVery Positive87% of 127 reviews2021
Dev: Just Two ltd.
Windows
Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.
Why similar: Action 91.2%, Indie 8.8%
- #46 SUPER CIRCUIT BREAKERS
70% matchVery Positive82% of 94 reviews2020
Dev: Triverske
Windows
Back with new weapons, new enemies, and with more circuits to break than ever! Destroy millions of robots in this free-to-play shooter with up to 6 players.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #47 Gore Storm
68% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: Gundorado
Windows
Battle massive hordes of alien monsters to secure humanity's presence on planet Gore. Upgrade your base, hire troops, and install turrets to fight back the ever growing waves of aliens.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #48 GalaxIverse
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 59 reviews2016
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.
Why similar: Action 55.2%, Indie 44.8%
- #49 Utopia Must Fall
63% matchVery Positive95% of 1,042 reviews2024
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Defend humanity's last surviving metropolis from mysterious alien machinations in this challenging base-defense arcade shooter. Featuring rapid upgrade progression, procedurally generated attack waves, dark humor and laser-sharp aesthetics.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #50 Outshine
67% matchVery Positive91% of 89 reviews2022
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Unleash your powers against your oppressors in this arcade, fast-paced typing game. Avoid traps, destroy enemies, defeat bosses to seek your revenge, and rush to the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Indie 54.5%, Action 45.5%
- #51 Void Scrappers
65% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #52 Hyper Echelon
67% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: GangoGames LLC
Windows · Mac
The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #53 DashFire
64% 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 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #54 Cyber Avenger
66% matchVery Positive82% of 152 reviews2024
Dev: Quacky GamesPub: Whale Rock Games
Windows
Cyber Avenger is a top-down action game where you take on the role of a highly skilled covert operative on a dangerous mission to stop a group of terrorists. You must navigate through five maps, facing a variety of enemies, including shotgunners, snipers, melee fighters, kamikazes, and more.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #55 Droid Assault
69% matchVery Positive83% of 374 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.
Why similar: Action 58.3%, Indie 41.7%
- #56 Tank Destroyer
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 333 reviews2017
Dev: Freedomize Studio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Tank Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay and stealth elements.
Why similar: Action 63.5%, Indie 36.5%
- #57 Random Access Murder
71% matchMostly Negative23% of 161 reviews2016
Dev: Team Murder
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 12%
You're a robot. Shoot other robots with your data-destroying weapons and create a stack of dismantled enemies. Be the last heap standing and DO NOT RUN OUT OF MEMORY!
Why similar: Action 55%, Indie 45%
- #58 Switch 'N' Shoot
67% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Indie 53.4%, Action 46.6%