- #1 Prison Bomber
97% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Sai Attack
Windows
Prison Bomber is an oldschool arcade shooter, based on classic 2d action games. Your main goal is to rescue your ally from enemies prison. Fight your way through the mass of enemies and beat the high-score.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #2 The Nothing
96% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: DDD Wares
Windows
The Nothing is a surreal and atmospheric action game with a new aesthetic, procedurally generated elements and perma-death - Designed for multiple short "runs", with endings based on the route you've chosen and the actions you've taken.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #3 Alchemist Penguin
94% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2016
Dev: Foot in the Box, LLC
Windows
Take control of the Alchemist Penguin in the relentless battle against his dinosaur aggressors! Face off against a never-ending army of dinosaurs under increasing difficulty--and utilize a huge variety of weapons, potions, and techniques to aid you in your fight.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #4 GoatPunks
94% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: Alberto SantiagoPub: Studio Canvas
Windows · Mac · Linux
GoatPunks is a rip-roaring king of the hill multiplayer game of goats, mountains, fireballs and good ole head-butting action. Can you hoof it to the top and stay there?
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #5 AEGIS 2186
93% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: Jollyfish Games
Windows
Take command of the ultimate weapon and defend mankind in AEGIS 2186. Protect Earth from an overwhelming alien assault in this intense retro arcade survival-shooter.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #6 Exocomets
92% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Matthew Giordano
Windows · Mac · Linux
Exocomets is a basic yet difficult action game where you try to survive as long as possible against incoming waves of comets. One hit, and your ship is dead. Survive for as long as possible by collecting powerups and stars to beat every level!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #7 Snakes on an Extradimensional Plane
91% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2016
Dev: Team Neon SnakesPub: Fox Buchele
Windows
Abstract HTC Vive game where you help adventurous space mice with tiny little jetpack escape the glowing snakes! Collect powerups for points and compete on the leaderboards!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #8 Space Slam
91% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: ;)Pub: Quickdraw Studios
Windows
In SPACE SLAM there is only one way to mine: ramming planets at full speed with your spacecraft. View the action in VR with your HTC Vive or in flat mode!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #9 Mactabilis
90% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2015
Dev: Blazing Bit Games
Windows
Mactabilis is a modern shooter with rpg elements. Customize your ship, select from a large array of weapons or even create your own with the powerful in-game editor! Blast your way through vibrant, multi-level, adrenaline filled missions in search of loot and power.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #10 Encounter of Galaxies
89% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Obi-Wanya
Windows
Encounter of Galaxies is a vertical scrolling shooter with an open world and elements of trade.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #11 Across
87% matchMixed54% of 13 reviews2016
Dev: Jonathan Sprauel Games
Windows
ACROSS is a roomscale VR game, where you are tasked with a simple objective : cross the room.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #12 MC Lars 2: Brotherhood
86% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Synersteel Studio, LLC
Windows · Mac
MC Lars, MC Frontalot, Mega Ran, YTCracker and Schaffer the Darklord save music! Join them in over a dozen songs as you fight, jump, and fly your way through the beat.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #13 Rabbit Valley Legend (兔子山谷传说)
88% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Bamboo Secrets Co.,Limited
Windows
A cute action VR game of snowball.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #14 Break The Food Chain
84% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: TEHO GamesPub: Caffeine Overdose
Windows
Break The Food Chain is an arcade game about cute little animals shooting at each other in the face like there is no tomorrow.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #15 Ride the Bullet
86% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2015
Dev: Jordan Sendar
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are a gun for hire with nothing to your name but your rifle and a single bullet. You have a special gift. You can control this bullet. Your objectives: take jobs, kill, build your reputation, and work your way up the crime ladder.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #16 Ales Dash
84% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Mikage Productions
Windows
Ales Dash is a Side-Scrolling 3D Action Game. You control Ales running forward and Clear the Level while over obstacles.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #17 Aftermath Y2K
83% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Matthew Willis
Windows · Linux
Inspired by such games as Castlevania and Ninja Gaiden; aftermath is a NES styled action platformer. However in Aftermath you play as a dog. You must run, jump, and dodge your way through 8 levels to recover your beloved owner. All the while also trying to fend off thugs, bandits, henchmen, and mutants.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #18 NEON GALAXY
82% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Nicholas Backus
Windows
Neon Galaxy is a arcade style multiplayer twin stick shooter. There are modes for co-op play and pvp.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #19 Mercfighter
85% matchNo user reviews2017
Dev: One Dave Software
Windows
Make your assault against hundreds of waves of deadly spacecraft. Advance your equipment, skill trees, and ship to overcome the growing enemy threat.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #20 Nebula
82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: Szekretar
Windows
Nebula is an action platformer with a high emphasis on using everything at your disposal to succeed, such as the gravity gun. The game takes place on an abandoned space station where you need to survive the deadly traps, defeat your enemies and solve physics based puzzles.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #21 Battlemage Training
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Mikael Mattsson
Windows
In Battlemage Training you are an aspiring Battlemage. Practice swinging your war wand with speed and precision.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #22 Terra Tanks: Defenders of the Earth
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Moss Piglet Games
Windows
A cloud hopping, alien blasting arcade experience that draws elements from classic shoot 'em ups and other iconic games of the 80's arcade era. Assume command of one of the five legendary Terra Tanks to defend the earth!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #23 Vector Born
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Burning Nebula Studios
Windows
Vector Born is an arcade bullet-hell style game. Blast through waves of unique enemies. Collect powerful upgrades. Destroy everything that stands in your way. Local coop. Controller Support. 4 Levels. Several playable ships. Weapon upgrades. Settings control. Much more to come!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #24 Samba Shooter
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Snowdrop Lab
Windows
Minimal game. Arcade style twin stick shooter. Minimal price.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #25 Bowman VS Zombies
77% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Antoine Hésèque
Windows
Grab your bow, nock your arrows, and fight to survive against waves of nasty zombies, gruesome monsters, and epic bosses who follow the orders of your worst enemy in Bowman VS Zombies!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #26 Project MALLOW
77% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Aggressive Combustion
Windows
As MALLOW, launch yourself through over 100 levels of brutal and punishing puzzle platforming. Reach the end of each level to help MALLOW escape. But not everything is as it seems: earning stars will allow you and MALLOW to venture further into Paragon Confections’ factory, and uncover dangerous secrets…
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #27 Spin the Beat
81% matchNo user reviews2017
Dev: Clockwork Anomaly, LLC
Windows · Mac
Jump-n-dodge couch-multiplayer arcade action to the beat of the music! A party game for 1 to 4 players.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #28 Nemesis
81% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Fungun LimitedPub: Kevin Bramhill
Windows
Experience the excitement that we felt on discovering arcade wonders like Asteroids. A dose of nostalgia plus choice modern magic mixed with your VR kit, standing or room scale, modern capabilities and lovingly crafted eye popping fast game play.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #29 Bomber Barn
74% matchMixed59% of 66 reviews2020
Dev: Late Leaf Games
Windows
Bomber Barn is a cute and competitive local multiplayer game, endless fun for all ages! Bomb your pals as an adorable animal with unique abilities, blasting through a variety of themed maps designed for tense battles.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #30 Asteroid Girl
76% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: BTNcafe
Windows
Help the cute asteroid girl conquer the universe.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #31 Break Stuff With Coins
75% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: MKJ Interactive
Windows
Ever wanted to just let loose and Break stuff? Break Stuff with Coins lets you do just that. Toss coins at stuff, and break or manipulate it, all in a wacky physics world. Unlock new coins, each with unique bonuses or destructive effects that will definitely spice up your playstyle.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #32 S#arp Shooter
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Complex Infinity
Windows
Guns fire and enemies attack based on music you choose from your library in S#arp Shooter - a VR game where you are dropped into an action movie scene and must stylishly shoot your way out!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #33 Fighting For Food
79% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Seven Seas Software
Windows · Mac
Fight bugs and critters with a variety of fun and exciting weapons while they are trying to steal your food as you prepare for a feast with your family.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #34 Eternum EX
73% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: Radin GamesPub: Flynn's Arcade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sir Arthur has gotten old... too old. He has lost everything he had and loved, and with nothing more to lose he leaves for Samarnath, an evil subterranean kingdom in search of treasures, adventures and the most important: five magical orbs that together provide: the Eternal youth.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #35 Gunnihilation
75% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Robo Pixel Games
Windows
Ultraviolent bullet-hell platformer Gunnihilation is dual stick 16-bit mayhem that fuses several forms of 2D shoot 'em up, from run-and-gun classics like Contra and Metal Slug, to the arena-based slaughter of Smash TV.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #36 Drill Arena
76% matchNegative16% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Fight in a brutal battle between robots with drills. In the arena there are only you and your opponents. Only the most sturdy and agile robot will survive!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #37 Space electrician
71% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: High and WidePub: Bitclock Studio
Windows
Space electrician is a classic falcon in a space setting
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #38 Derelict (DO NOT BUY)
73% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: JEPR DEV
Windows · Mac
DO NOT BUY... A massive Space Station was found after 20 years of being lost, your mission is to walk among the infested interior in order to carry out your mission. Dangers beyond comprehension lurk in the shadows, be ready...
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #39 Battle Trendaria
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: megaeggz
Windows
Shapeshifting Local Multiplayer upto 4 players Third person shooter
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #40 SuperLuminauts
74% matchMostly Negative27% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: LampFire
Windows · Mac
Break Space-Time with Friends! SuperLuminauts is a local-multiplayer spaceship shooter where your missiles leave trails in time. With the tight controls of an arcade shooter, and the deep mechanics of no other, soon you'll be flying, thinking, and blowing up your friends like a true SuperLuminaut.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #41 Rubicon Approach
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Carbon Fiber Games
Windows
Rubicon Approach is a fast paced zero gravity shooter with a unique free movement system. Engage an enemy team in high speed, adrenaline fueled action across multiple maps.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #42 Still Dark At Dawn
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Kick Games
Windows
Built from the ground up for VR, Still Dark At Dawn's highly immersive gameplay will test your grit and ability to trust all of your senses, in a hope survive The Dawn.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #43 GOLDRUSHERS
72% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: UnNaturalism Inc.
Windows · Mac
A Goldrush themed local multiplayer brawler for PC and Mac!Play as two competing prospectors trying to fill your safes with precious gold nuggets or other items of value.GOLDRUSHERS will provide fast paced action, wacky antics, and flying horses for your living room.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #44 StickyBots
70% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Potion Games
Windows · Mac
This frantic platform shooter is all about momentum, transformation and sticking to the ceiling. Test your metal with online competition and a complete single player campaign. Launch your fist and swap characters mid fight in this first of its kind platformer!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #45 BEAT.R.
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ae.studio
Windows
3D blocks exploding everywhere while colors and sounds delight you in every way. This infinite runner is sure to grab your attention for at least 30 seconds.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #46 VS Round 1
71% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Radi LewisPub: OpenWorldComics
Windows
Versus is a fighting game starring comic book characters from Independent publishers/creators. The game is 2d with 3d models featuring specials, parrys and team-ups. You can build a team or run solo but you must make your way through 12 levels beating each character on each team until their health bar reaches 0.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #47 MONOWARS: Red Zone
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Conquesoft
Windows
Warp into battle against massive monochrome networks controlled by the CrimsonSync AI group. Upgrade your tank and your army as the enemy adapts against your one conquestive mission; eliminating all of them.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #48 Waveform Wipeout
61% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Charcoal City GamesPub: Brinkbit, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Waveform Wipeout combines the fast paced action of pulling off a sick combo of tricks with the novelty of rhythm games. The levels are generated based on the song you pick, so the possibilities are endless.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #49 Unnamed Fiasco
72% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: Unnamed Fiasco Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Unnamed Fiasco is a local multiplayer game where your mistakes can help you. Every time your character dies, a new clone is created to help you by repeating your past lives actions. Face your friends on intense couch multiplayer matches or go solo on tons of action-puzzle challenges.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #50 Core Rescue
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Hot Zombies Games
Windows
Following in the footsteps of the bullet hell games of the classic consoles and arcade systems comes Core Rescue. A Fast Paced Bullet Hell with beautiful pixel graphics and intuitive movement options, Core Rescue is a competitive experience that'll be pushing you to be #1 on the leaderboards.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #51 Refraction
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Zilby
Windows · Mac · Linux
Refraction is a top-down, arena action game where you use quick reflexes to take down hordes of enemies. You must rely on your skill and your wit as you fight to survive, in the hope that you can live long enough to take down the core of all corruption.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #52 XENOCAVE
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BLUE LED
Windows
XENOCAVE is a retro-styled, scrolling platformer that elevates the genre with a unique fusion of ability and fine-tuned mechanics inspired by the classics. Specifically, imagine an amalgam of Mario's fluid controls, the double-jump and rapid-fire of Ghosts 'n Goblins, and the themes of Crystal Caves.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #53 Beyond the Wizard
67% matchMixed61% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: EJB StudioPub: Team ShockdriveR
Windows
This is a 2D action hardcore flatformer game. Get into the simple but difficult world of Beyond the Wizard! If you have enough patience, this game will not be difficult!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #54 Dear Leader
69% 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 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #55 SHNIPERS
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Brenden CameronPub: Brenden Cameron Games
Windows · Mac
SHNIPERS is a combat platformer where up to 4 players fire bullets that bounce off of everything! A game of "bullet-hell pong" where your shots are as much a danger to you as they are to your enemies.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #56 StreetCraft
69% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: Lambda
Windows · Mac
StreetCraft is an online shooting game for fun. We are trying to provide funny and hilarious battle experiences for shooting game players. Just do it!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #57 GRAY GROFA
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TPM.CO SOFT WORKS
Windows
GRAY GROFA is an unparalleled side-scrolling shooter puzzle game developed for the 8-bit MSX computer. 2 years have been spent hand-tuning the game's visuals, movements and puzzles in a tireless pursuit for aesthetic perfection.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%