- #1 Brickochet
96% matchVery Positive97% of 107 reviews2017
Dev: Graham Garven
Windows
Brickochet revitalizes classic brick breaking action in this fast-paced, explosive arcade game that all can enjoy!
Why similar: Action 59.6%, Casual 23.7%, Indie 16.6%
- #2 Block Blowout
97% matchMostly Negative33% of 125 reviews2016
Dev: EnsenaSoft
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Block Blowout offers original brick-breaker arcade action inspired by the timeless classic. Blast your way through 84 challenging levels and collect useful upgrades and weapons of mass-destruction.
Why similar: Action 73.2%, Casual 26.8%
- #3 Breakout: Recharged
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 122 reviews2022
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The original brick breaker returns with its toughest challenge yet. Survive as long as you can in arcade or take on one of 50 challenges picking up game-changing power-ups along the way.
Why similar: Action 72.3%, Casual 27.7%
- #4 Brick Breaker
96% matchMixed47% of 144 reviews2017
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Brick Breaker, the classic arcade game, is back with a breathtaking new version. Get ready for some seriously explosive gameplay filled with surprises. Collect bonuses, avoid traps and play your way to victory across all the levels. Play with up to 4 players in local mode.
Why similar: Action 58.4%, Casual 24.6%, Indie 17%
- #5 Ultimate Solid
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 67 reviews2016
Dev: What The Fantastic Games GroupPub: Night Steed Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The great arcade challenge in physics based platform world. Join the hardcore journey of 200 levels with puzzle elements and claim the title of Ultimate Solid!
Why similar: Action 76.6%, Indie 23.4%
- #6 Linea, the Game
94% matchVery Positive86% of 995 reviews2016
Dev: KHB-Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The goal of the game is to survive for more than 60 seconds on each level, dodging platforms and objects, listening to bitpop soundtracks. Four levels, online-records, achievements and trading cards are waiting for you.
Why similar: Indie 51.5%, Action 32.7%, Casual 15.8%
- #7 DESTRUCTURE: Among Debris
86% matchVery Positive91% of 176 reviews2023
Dev: Team Instant DefeatPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
DESTRUCTURE: Among Debris is an intense mix of brick breaker, air hockey and bullet hell set in a post apocalyptic world. Destroy structures, dodge bullets, fire guns and buy perks to lay even more waste!
Why similar: Action 72.8%, Casual 27.2%
- #8 Breaking Survivors
86% matchVery Positive89% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: Axel Born
Windows · Linux
Brick-breaking gameplay meets Survivors-like mechanics. Use your balls to destroy bricks, level up and pick upgrades to hold your ground against waves of incoming bricks and try to high score in this roguelite brick breaking game.
Why similar: Action 64.7%, Casual 35.3%
- #9 Ionball 2: Ionstorm
92% matchMixed69% of 669 reviews2014
Dev: Ironsun StudiosPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
IonBall 2: Ionstorm is an arcade game with a modern 3D twist; re-live the joys and frustrations (in equal measure) of classics games such as Breakout and Arkanoid, in a no holds barred fast action game with stunning 3D environments, awesome effects and a thumping soundtrack.
Why similar: Action 62.3%, Casual 33.6%, Indie 4.1%
- #10 WIN THE GAME: DO IT!
91% matchMixed64% of 408 reviews2018
Dev: AFBIK Studio
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
WIN THE GAME: DO IT! - is a hardcore game. Try to finish the game without spending your nerves.
Why similar: Action 53.1%, Casual 24.6%, Indie 22.3%
- #11 Galactic Bulwark Strike
89% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Josep G. Camarasa
Windows
An addictive physics-based mix of a shoot'em up and arkanoid. Defeat all the enemies while you keep the ball alive in this frantic retro-styled arcade game.
Why similar: Action 58.5%, Casual 23.3%, Indie 18.2%
- #12 RFLEX
90% matchVery Positive92% of 225 reviews2015
Dev: Wesley LaFerrierePub: System Void Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%
RFLEX is a fast-paced and challenging neo-arcade game. Frantically dodge your way to the high score in a series of rage-inducing levels while enjoying a kickass, original soundtrack. Experience trippy visuals while being pulled into a never-ending abyss of addicting, non-stop action.
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Casual 23.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #13 WIN THE GAME!
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 366 reviews2018
Dev: AFBIK Studio
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
WIN THE GAME! - is a hardcore game. Try to finish the game without spending your nerves.
Why similar: Action 59%, Casual 23.5%, Indie 17.5%
- #14 Kill the Brickman
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2025
Dev: DoonutsaurPub: poncle presents
Windows
A brick breaking, turn-based rogue-like bullet-builder - Blast bricks to break the bank.
Why similar: Action 61.9%, Casual 23.3%, Indie 14.8%
- #15 Pixplode
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 203 reviews2017
Dev: Empyrean
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Pixplode is a 3d puzzle game with 2d physics mechanics. At first glance puzzle seem to be impossible to solve, but why not to change the view of the whole level? Over 40 detailed levels allow you to rack your brains for a long time!
Why similar: Casual 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #16 Double Kick Heroes
83% matchVery Positive81% of 270 reviews2020
Dev: Headbang Club
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Butcher loads of zombies in Rhythm with Metal! Survive on the highway to hell fighting an epic freakshow! Now with 30 levels of pure madness! 19 Licensed tracks and a Community Level Editor to import your own songs!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #17 Caromble!
88% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2015
Dev: Crimson Owl Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Caromble! is the ultimate brick breaker. A 3D physics-based adventure that blends brick breaking with pinball, platforming and trick-shot puzzles. Guide the ball through a dynamic world, battle challenging bosses, and unlock game-changing powerups. Save the ball. Save the world.
Why similar: Action 78.8%, Indie 21.2%
- #18 XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 729 reviews2024
Dev: WIZNWARPub: FLARB LLC
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN!! XENOTILT, the sequel to the cult hit, DEMON'S TILT. Get ready for another PINBALL FANTASY. XENOTILT shreds the envelope with face-melting gameplay & graphics.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #19 Ball-it Hell
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 504 reviews2024
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Dodge! Strike back! This is a fast-paced barrage arcade game. Move the character to dodge bullets. Pick the right time to strike bullets back and destroy enemies to get gold coins. Unlock more characters and powerful skills. Keep challenging yourself to get higher scores and rankings.
Why similar: Action 65.2%, Casual 23.6%, Indie 11.2%
- #20 Instruments of Destruction
70% matchVery Positive91% of 1,507 reviews2024
Dev: RadiangamesPub: Secret Mode
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Crash through walls and tear down buildings in Instruments of Destruction, a vehicle-action game featuring advanced physics-based demolition. Pilot 130+ unique vehicles across scores of challenge-packed missions or design your own contraptions and wreck highly-interactive sandbox worlds.
Why similar: Action 82.7%, Casual 17.3%
- #21 Steel Vampire
82% matchVery Positive91% of 97 reviews2018
Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Action 60.9%, Casual 21.5%, Indie 17.6%
- #22 ACIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: deadworld games
Windows
ACIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID is a a fast-paced arcade game with bullet-hell elements.
Why similar: Action 63.3%, Casual 18.5%, Indie 18.2%
- #23 Shatter
85% matchVery Positive94% of 1,323 reviews2010
Dev: SidhePub: PikPok
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.
Why similar: Action 65.8%, Indie 26%, Casual 8.3%
- #24 SpaceShot
82% matchVery Positive81% of 289 reviews2017
Dev: Shevchenko Technology
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
SpaceShot - a complex arcade game in which you must destroy the alien invaders and collect bonuses. Three game modes, fast gameplay and a lot of achievements are waiting for you.
Why similar: Action 61.1%, Casual 22.3%, Indie 16.6%
- #25 GemBreak
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 123 reviews2016
Dev: Ballista Studios IVS
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
GemBreak is an action-packed physics puzzle game on steroids, with great speed and action/tactical -oriented gameplay.
Why similar: Action 65.5%, Casual 34.5%
- #26 Crash Wheels
79% matchVery Positive87% of 1,248 reviews2018
Dev: Quiet River
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Arcade racing with the physics of damage
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #27 Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine
71% matchMixed62% of 290 reviews2023
Dev: Headup
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Help Dr. Fetus create the perfect Meat Boy clone in a unique new twist on the tile-matching puzzle genre. In classic Meat Boy fashion, an endless cavalcade of devious and deadly traps stand between you and victory in this hardcore puzzle game that will push your skills to the limit.
Why similar: Action 68%, Casual 25.2%, Indie 6.7%
- #28 The Bug Butcher
81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,201 reviews2016
Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Action 74.9%, Indie 25.1%
- #29 DEMON'S TILT
75% matchVery Positive95% of 982 reviews2019
Dev: WIZNWARPub: FLARB LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
TURBO CHARGED PINBALL RETURNS! Now with bigger sprites, more baddies, more secrets & MORE BULLETS! Demon's Tilt pushes the limits of the Video Pinball genre with SHMUP & Hack N' Slash elements.
Why similar: Action 77.1%, Indie 22.9%
- #30 Marble Mayhem: Fragile Ball
81% matchMixed67% of 1,112 reviews2015
Dev: Bimboosoft Co.,Ltd.Pub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Devilishly difficult but insanely rewarding physics puzzler. Play through 85 levels of diverse and ingenious physics-based challenges.
Why similar: Casual 42.7%, Action 29.8%, Indie 27.5%
- #31 Hyper Sentinel
78% 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 77.1%, Indie 22.9%
- #32 Drums Rock
64% matchVery Positive87% of 443 reviews2023
Dev: Garage51
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Drums Rock is an arcade drums game for VR, follow the rhythm of rock with your drums and smash the demons. Live a unique campaign: with different levels, challenges, songs and worlds. Drums Rock is an ideal game to feel like a rock hero, while destroying hordes of demons to the rhythm of rock!
Why similar: Action 41.5%, Casual 32.4%, Indie 26.1%
- #33 ArcBall
79% matchMostly Negative27% of 62 reviews2018
Dev: VladProduction
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
ArcBall - Simple and casual arcanoid-like game. Interesting levels and nice retro-graphics are waiting you!
Why similar: Casual 58.4%, Indie 41.6%
- #34 Rocking Legend
64% matchMostly Positive74% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: Domuro Soft
Windows
Shred your guitar or smash your drum set like a rockstar! Play the original soundtrack in dynamic stages, progress through the campaign to get new skins, or customize your experience with custom songs, gameplay modifiers, and multiple control schemas!
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #35 Blood Metal
64% matchMixed54% of 169 reviews2024
Dev: Bluedrake42
Windows
Blood Metal is a brutal, experimental, single-player project featuring a full body-destruction model. This was one of the first games I ever created with my Youtube community. Please enjoy it completely for free on Steam.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Casual 23.3%, Indie 17.4%
- #36 Breakout Epilepsia
61% matchVery Positive88% of 190 reviews2025
Dev: CataxisPub: Skull Queens Games
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced Breakout-style arcade with a bold black-and-white aesthetic. Engage in space battles against stunning yet deadly alien foes who are determined to destroy you. Intense visuals, thrilling gameplay, and a challenge that will test your reflexes.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #37 Keyboard Killers
77% matchMixed49% of 465 reviews2017
Dev: Heaven Brotherhood
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Keyboard Killers is a difficult reflex game in which you destroy meteors in order to save your starship and your friend dragon(^-^) . You must be very fast to able to complete the game. More then 500 apm on most challenging levels.
Why similar: Action 58.5%, Casual 23.2%, Indie 18.3%
- #38 Arkanoid - Eternal Battle
65% matchMixed62% of 362 reviews2022
Dev: PastagamesPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Discover or re-discover, the emblematic block breaker game in a fully modernized version! Classic elements from the franchise will definitely make a comeback, with a brand-new look, new rules, as well as new effects, bonuses and features!
Why similar: Action 57.5%, Casual 27.6%, Indie 14.9%
- #39 Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition
76% matchMixed67% of 206 reviews2017
Dev: REX PEX GAMES
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Hardcore 2D game with a fascinating and unusual mechanics, where you have to defend the base from annoying saboteurs.
Why similar: Action 61.6%, Casual 22%, Indie 16.4%
- #40 Slab
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 83 reviews2018
Dev: Smash The Code
Windows · Mac · Linux
Slab is an arcade game in which the main task is destroy slabs and bricks. The player controls a horizontally moving paddle to ricochet the ball against the slabs and destroy them. Slab has a very precision paddle! If you like classic childhood games, check it out!
Why similar: Action 80.7%, Indie 19.3%
- #41 RhythmStrike
59% matchVery Positive94% of 114 reviews2026
Dev: Aninoss
Windows · Linux
Rhythm game inspired by modern Japanese arcade titles, featuring intense visuals and gameplay, dynamic keyboard and mouse controls, and community integration. Climb the global leaderboards and unlock new content through specialized challenges!
Why similar: Action 56.1%, Casual 24.8%, Indie 19.1%
- #42 PHAT PHROG
76% matchMixed62% of 78 reviews2016
Dev: ColloseusXPub: Phat Phrog Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Phat Phrog is an all new one of a kind free to play, physics based addictive arcade game that puts your reflexes and skills to the test (and also your patience).
Why similar: Action 59%, Casual 23.5%, Indie 17.5%
- #43 Whackerball
61% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Whackerball is a twin-stick shooter roguelite with Breakout inspired mechanics. Master the unique combat system as you venture through a multitude of diverse areas while collecting powerful and game changing upgrades.
Why similar: Action 85%, Casual 15%
- #44 Action Ball 2
70% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Rionix
Windows
Take to the skies with the thrilling, brick-busting excitement of Action Ball 2, the electrifying sequel to the hit arcade game! Soar above the clouds in your paddle-equipped ship and fight back the relentless robots in level after level of eye-popping fun.
Why similar: Action 58.6%, Casual 24%, Indie 17.4%
- #45 BLOODKILL
60% matchMostly Positive72% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: SLAM AWAY GAMES
Windows
BRUTAL First Person Shooter focused on action, gore, and exploration. Fueled by adrenaline-pumping trap-metal soundtrack.
Why similar: Action 86.3%, Indie 13.7%
- #46 Energy Invasion
74% matchMixed61% of 57 reviews2018
Dev: Sometimes You
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Energy Invasion - an arcade game inspired by the classic Breakout. Unlike the original game, your ball does not break blocks on its own, but can launch missiles in a chosen direction.
Why similar: Casual 61.1%, Indie 38.9%
- #47 100% Challenge
59% matchVery Positive93% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: findemor
Windows
Action arcade! CAPTURE enemies of your color and AVOID the rest to become the best in the world! Fast, addictive and 100% challenging!
Why similar: Action 60.7%, Casual 31.5%, Indie 7.7%
- #48 QUICKERFLAK 2
57% matchVery Positive93% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
QUICKERFLAK 2 is a retro-hardcore room-beater time-attack super fast-paced minigame.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #49 Griefer
73% matchMixed69% of 98 reviews2018
Dev: CuberzPub: CasGame
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Griefer - is an arkanoid game where you need to break level and don't lost the ball !
Why similar: Casual 55.9%, Indie 44.1%
- #50 Brick Breaker Maker
56% matchVery Positive99% of 125 reviews2025
Dev: Unseenstone
Windows
Brick Breaker Maker is a rich, element-based Arkanoid game in which you need to flexibly control the baffle to bounce the ball and break the bricks to win. The game provides level editor that can be shared in the workshop to interact with other players, which is full of fun and competition.
Why similar: Casual 73.9%, Indie 26.1%
- #51 Many Bricks Breaker
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: FujiCubeSoft
Windows · Mac
You need to break many bricks.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #52 Rhythm Destruction
77% matchMixed45% of 135 reviews2014
Dev: Curious Panda Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. Blast and maneuver your way through perilous stages filled with numerous enemies, obstacles and unique boss encounters.
Why similar: Action 55.4%, Casual 22.9%, Indie 21.7%
- #53 Super Steampunk Pinball 2D
72% matchMixed65% of 81 reviews2018
Dev: NCC MoorePub: Devonian Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Super Steampunk Pinball 2D is an action-arcade game with a hi-bit steampunk aesthetic. Build up your steam power and go for the bonus stage!
Why similar: Action 66.8%, Casual 25.7%, Indie 7.4%
- #54 Hardcore and Death
57% matchVery Positive82% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: ZERO5GAMES
Windows
Run through huge multi-level locations, avoiding spikes, falling platforms, and flying blades, use double jumps, and choose your route to reach the Heart before the lights go out.
Why similar: Casual 48.5%, Action 36.6%, Indie 15%
- #55 Antonball Deluxe
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 883 reviews2021
Dev: Summitsphere
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
The breakout title from Summitsphere, Antonball Deluxe is a retro, high-octane smorgasbord of ballbusting arcade action! Antonball Deluxe quite literally turns the breakout genre on its head, blending traditional brick-breaking gameplay with tight, intense platforming.
Why similar: Action 72.8%, Casual 13.9%, Indie 13.3%
- #56 Hyperdrive Massacre
75% matchMixed54% of 388 reviews2015
Dev: 34BigThings srl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Hyperdrive Massacre is an 80s inspired arcade fragfest in Spacewar sauce designed around local multiplayer, focused on kinestetics, tactical and shooting skills at a frenzied pace.
Why similar: Action 96%, Indie 2%, Casual 1.9%