- #1 Giga Girl
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2016
Dev: Outgunned Games
Windows
Giga Girl is a retro run ‘n gun platformer heavily influenced by, and paying homage to, the original NES Mega Man games.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #2 Alien Zombie Megadeath
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 77 reviews2011
Dev: PomPomPub: Pom Pom Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Alien Zombie Megadeath is a gloriously intense platform shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #3 Bombing Bastards
96% matchMixed58% of 125 reviews2014
Dev: Sanuk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Have a blast! Bomb oodles of nasty critters in a series of 30 wicked mazes! Defeat hellish bosses in heroic fights! Play solo or with friends in merciless battles! Embark on a hilarious journey with the witty Dr. Wallow to conquer the galaxy in this explosively fun arcade game!
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #4 QUALIA 3: Multi Agent
95% matchMixed50% of 50 reviews2014
Dev: ShindenkenPub: KOMODO
Windows
Qualia 3 is a 2D shoot-’em-up game that brings a few unique elements to the classic genre. In the unknown expanse of the deep sea, survival of the fittest is taken to a whole new level. The weak and slow perish while the strong survive.
Why similar: Action 59.9%, Indie 40.1%
- #5 The Escapist
94% matchMostly Negative21% of 24 reviews2014
Dev: Backstab Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast paced die-a-lot platformer
Why similar: Action 60.2%, Indie 39.8%
- #6 Battle For The Sun
94% matchMostly Negative38% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: Appsolutely Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle for the Sun is an action-packed, first-person shooter documenting the realities of war seen through the eyes of a special forces soldier in a world under alien attack. We find ourselves abruptly thrown into an adventure as a talented soldier carrying out his duty in this epic war.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #7 Garshasp: Temple of the Dragon
93% matchMostly Negative32% of 148 reviews2012
Dev: Dead MagePub: Digital Dragon
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%
The mighty mythological hero, Garshasp, travels into distant lands in search for the secrets hidden in the temple of the dragon, unaware of the hidden dangers and creatures awaiting him in the cursed lands.
Why similar: Action 60.1%, Indie 39.9%
- #8 WarFire
92% match7 user reviews0% of 7 reviews2016
Dev: D&K Games Studio
Windows
Your Mission is to kill all enemies
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #9 Usagi Yojimbo: Way of the Ronin
91% matchMixed46% of 35 reviews2015
Dev: HappyGiant
Windows · Mac
Usagi Yojimbo: Way of the Ronin is a new, old school game based on the classic Dark Horse Comic Graphic Novel by Stan Sakai, and seen in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles over the years. This is an old school, simple, fun Retro brawler done in the vein of the classic TMNT Stand Up Arcade game.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #10 Street of Sanctuary VR
91% match6 user reviews0% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: MoyeVR
Windows
Since several months ago, an insurgent group called “Futealer” have made a lot attacks on federal facilities. Your squad is sent to Sanctuary Street to stop them from approaching a crucial science facility called Neb Lab. This won’t be a difficult task for seasoned soldiers like you.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #11 Boratium Wars
90% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Dataweb, Inc.
Windows
Boratium Wars is a fast paced arcade style space shooter. Your skills are put to the test, as you attempt to collect Boratium from deep space, while avoiding enemies, mines, and more. Supports keyboard and mouse, as well as controller play. Tons of fun!
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #12 Ocean's Crabellum
89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Crabellum Games
Windows
Shoot 'em up! The former soldier Crab have to holster up his old Parabellum guns. He must wreak massive havoc to clean up the Big Ocean from villains and get revenge for his friends. Destroy the unrestrained mafia gang led by giant octopus in the best tradition of top-down and scroll-action shooters.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #13 Simplefield
88% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: M&H SoftPub: Ragnar
Windows
Simple Field is a classic multiplayer first-person shooter. The game is based on the low poly styles and offers a selection of maps and weapons.Or use a jetpack! Before running or jumping on the roof of the building
Why similar: Action 59.6%, Indie 40.4%
- #14 Tesla: The Weather Man
87% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Thoughtquake Studios, LLC
Windows
Wield weather control powers to defeat a crazed Thomas Edison and his army of DC-powered robots, in a physics-based action/puzzle platformer with researchable upgrades and bad jokes.
Why similar: Action 59.6%, Indie 40.4%
- #15 Wild Arena
89% matchNo user reviews2016
Dev: 971 Games
Windows
Wild Arena is a shooter where you have to defend yourselves and survive enemy attacks in small fighting zones with a main game mode and 3 secondary game modes.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #16 De Mambo
78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: The Dangerous Kitchen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spicy action for 1-4 players! De Mambo lets players take control of up to four characters locked in infinite Mambo! Help them escape this horrible—and somewhat provocative—despair!
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #17 Drop Kick Zombie!
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Loli Jam Network
Windows
An arcade-style action game about a zombie who drop kicks lolis.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #18 Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants
86% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2016
Dev: Potato Interactive
Windows · Mac
You have a gun that shoots lightning, goddamnit; with it, you will defend Earth against formidable mutant enemies until rainstorms render it inoperable, forcing you to use conventional weapons until the skies clear.
Why similar: Action 59.6%, Indie 40.4%
- #19 Space Fist
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: WING VR
Windows
In the virtual world of Space Fist, you are a fighter challenging powerful enemies across different environments,please enjoy waving your fists are ready to meet the challenges!
Why similar: Action 59.6%, Indie 40.4%
- #20 Boom Squad
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PVP Studio
Windows
Boom Squad is a multiplayer 3rd person shooter defined by realistic military weapons, with a focus on cooperative gameplay, in 5 vs 5 online multiplayer matches.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #21 Laser Party
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: Cydream
Windows · Mac
Laser Party is an online/local friendship-ruining party game With a unique laser combining system.
Why similar: Action 59.6%, Indie 40.4%
- #22 Snakes - N - Ladders : Origins - Episode 1
85% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Sagnithi Systems Technology Solutions LLP
Windows
Every ancient game has a story behind its origins. Scripted from an exciting Sci-Fi perspective, this is a story of how the ancient Snakes&Ladders board game came to be. Snakes-N-Ladders: Origins - Episode 1 is a small, fun, tense, and entertaining shooter game.
Why similar: Action 59.6%, Indie 40.4%
- #23 Majin Woman
82% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: KonekroydPub: DLsite
Windows
Control a giant girl and protect the earth from invasion in this circular style side-scrolling shooter. In the name of world peace, you can use melee combat to pave a path through your foes (then devour them!) or obliterate the legions with a giant holy machine gun!
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #24 Trigger Finger
82% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Monarchy Media, LLC
Windows
Journey back to the nostalgic time of the 1980’s and then step into the future of video games. Based on the "futuristic" arcade games of the 80’s and 90’s, Trigger Finger is a virtual reality game meant to test your reflexes while giving you a sense for a time that some of us weren’t alive for.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #25 Zaba The Frog
81% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: gameko-studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Zaba The Frog is a 2D platformer game focused on quick and challenging gameplay. Your job as a player, is to help not very smart, lazy frog. Goal of each level is to collect enough flies and reach the exit portal. Be aware that as frog eats, it’s becoming bigger and it’s easier to die.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #26 Networm
81% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2015
Dev: Cuddly Zombie Games
Windows
Networm is the debut title from Cuddly Zombie Games - A retro-themed hacking game inspired by 80's sci-fi films and the card game "Netrunner".
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #27 Mech Anarchy
80% matchMostly Positive70% of 20 reviews2016
Dev: Trevor Madge
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Mech Anarchy is an action packed, fast-paced top down shooter created by intense gamers, for intense gamers. Arcade style shooting with near limitless customization makes no two battles alike.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #28 Project Ball
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Fallback
Windows
Project Ball is a fast-paced physics-based multiplayer 3D platformer in which you embody a ball to fight for objectives and crush your opponents. Players finally get the chance to use their balls and smash!
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #29 Vectonic
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: @YearOfTheBob
Windows · Mac
Jumping, zooming and stomping in a neon demo-derby.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #30 Babel: Choice
77% matchMixed66% of 107 reviews2016
Dev: Sogoal
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Babel: Choice is a 2D action-adventure Roguelike game which combines with the elements of RPG and shooting games. In the game, the player will play the part of Alexander, the son of the evil duke, aiming to break through the perilous and capricious Tower of Evil.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #31 Tekling
76% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: nP StudiosPub: nonPareil Institute
Windows
Become a robot, save the world. Jump and dodge your way through 70+ levels of frenetic gameplay in the same vein of super meet boy and megaman. Collect the orbs to transform from frail human into mighty Tekling, defender of the innocent and enemy to exploding barrels everywhere.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #32 2V Hoverbike
75% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: IntertumPub: intertum
Windows · Mac
2V Hoverbike is a horizontal shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #33 Hostile Dimension
76% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2015
Dev: Alrauna StudiosPub: Play sp. z o. o.
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Defend your space flagship from hordes of alien fighters.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #34 Color Guardians
75% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2015
Dev: Fair Play LabsPub: Niffler Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Color Guardians is an exciting fast action side scrolling game that combines quick thinking with frantic gameplay into a hard to master challenge! Switching colors and collecting items, all while avoiding obstacles will surely test your reflexes!
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #35 Valkyrius Prime
74% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: Iridescent Games
Windows
Fight through countless enemies and hulking bosses in this indie shoot-'em-up! Teleport to dodge enemy fire, then counter with an assortment of powerful weapons. Valkyrius Prime features all new character art and story, plus many more improvements over the original.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #36 Undercity
74% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: Glass Isle Entertainment
Windows
Undercity is a challenging action game about rushing through tunnels on a jet-powered board at high speed. Dodge whatever comes your way and unlock new powers as you progress. The game was created entirely by a single developer.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #37 Kill The Moon
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pirate Software
Windows
Kill The Moon is an action packed, rogue-lite, run and gun with randomized levels and tons of wacky powers.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #38 BEAK SQUADRON
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Timbo Burkle
Windows
BEAK SQUADRON is a challenging, indie, 3rd-person flight game set in a galaxy where ducks and guinea pigs have been at war for eons. Not for players who are looking for an easy experience. Designed for controller play.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #39 Mayhem ZX
73% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Numb Thumb Studios
Windows
SMASH and BLAST your way through your enemies in this excitingly fast paced Multiplayer Run-N-Gun Action Platformer! With a full 360 Degree Firing Radius you'll be able to Run, Skid, Slide and Wall Jump around the environment all while OBLITERATING the competition!
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #40 InkSplosion
72% matchMixed68% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Petite GamesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Why should war be hell when it could be fun? Enter InkSplosion, a single screen twin-stick shooter, where the only real enemy is beating your previous high-score!
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #41 Trajes Fatais: Suits of Fate
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Onanim Studio
Windows
Trajes Fatais: Suits of Fate is a game totally hand-drawn in the classic technique of pixel art. Its creators are passionate about classic arcades of the 1990s like The King of Fighters, Street Fighter and Guity Gear.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #42 Dashbot Ninja
71% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Trio QueuePub: Kajak Games
Windows
Slice the robots from evil corporations and dash your way trough their offices!
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #43 UfoPilot : Astro-Creeps Elite
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2015
Dev: nornware AB
Windows
UfoPilot : Astro-Creeps Elite puts you at the controls of a nimble Vector-class starfighter in an epic mission to rid the galaxy of the pesky Astro-Creeps. A new twist on the classic Asteroids gameplay, with 7 powerups and 1024 permutations of gameplay settings.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #44 Retro Rocket Robot
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Johannes NoakPub: Matrix Soup
Windows
Retro fly & slide game inspired from the past.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #45 Dreamblaster
71% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Odamir KhaulepiPub: Khaulepi
Windows
Think Asteroids on...blasteroids? It's an oldschool, multi-directional shooter with attitude!
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #46 Ragtag Adventurers
70% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Prime Time Studio
Windows
Ragtag Adventurers is a boss rush game that pits 4 heroes against terrible monsters in Shared Screen Multiplayer. Play alone or with friends against challenging bosses that will put your skills to the test.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #47 Heckpoint
70% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Nodacoy GamesPub: Rooster Republic LLC
Windows
Heckpoint is a frenetic side-scrolling shoot 'em up where everything and everyone is destructible (especially you). Explore seven worlds as any of 12 characters, each with a unique backstory and abilities. Collect strange matter to upgrade and unlock over 70 weapons and powers.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #48 Trial of the Towers
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 38 reviews2019
Dev: William Wofford
Windows
Confront the Trial of the Towers in this short-and-sweet retro-3D boss rush, inspired by action RPGs and classic games from the '90s. Defeat the bosses and overcome the Trial, no matter how many tries it takes.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #49 Square Weapons Dungeon
68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: WINGLAY
Windows
Roguelike-ish Action Game/180 Weapons in total. The dungeon floors are chosen randomly from more than 100 stages. Collect the lost Weapons and challenge the Bosses. You will lose your Level and Weapons when you get defeated in the dungeon.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #50 Steampuff: Phinnegan's Factory
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Mister AndersonPub: Steelehouse
Windows
Phinnegan's Factory is a frantically fun action shooter for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Jump, dodge, duck and shoot your way through endless waves of mechanical monstrosities and multiple levels of madness.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #51 GlaiveZ
71% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: flapjaxGTPub: Nest Egg Games, LLC
Windows
Enter the Tower of Peril and Glaive your way to ascension! Wield two kinetic blades to skirmish the dark enemy, their menacing machines, and confront the Ultimate Darkness.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #52 Mall Mayhem
69% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Titanium Game Studios
Windows
Mall Mayhem is a game with one very simple goal: destroy the mall. How you do it is up to you. In your arsenal is a variety of abilities perfect for the job. Almost every object in every mall can be destroyed so your destructive spree won't end anytime soon. Watch out for shoppers!
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #53 Brutal Runner
68% matchMixed60% of 106 reviews2017
Dev: ANV Team
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Do not you like to run and sweat? Then this incendiary runner is for you! Our brutal guy will run and sweat for you! That's all he can do, but he does it great! Mario nervously smokes on the sidelines, when this brutal runner runs by.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #54 Platinum Kill
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fun Infused Games
Windows · Linux
Platinum Kill is a fast-paced run and gun action game done in a pseudo retro style that blends nostalgia of classic games from this genre with more modern sensibilities of today’s games, all while never taking itself too seriously.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #55 HAUNTED: Halloween '85 (Original NES Game)
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2016
Dev: Retrotainment Games
Windows
A brand new NES homebrew game independently developed by Retrotainment Games and released on an NES cartridge. This game adheres to all NES hardware restrictions... all graphics, color palettes, data processing and audio fully comply regardless of how maddening it was to achieve :) HH85 is a classic, 8-bit beat' em up / platformer that...
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #56 Crash Dummy
66% matchMostly Negative37% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: Twelve GamesPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
A challenging 2D platformer with numerous and pure mechanics to keep you interested throughout its unique adventure. Blast, burn, freeze your way through a story-driven adventure with a unique set of endearing characters. Jump long distances and do wall-runs for some stylish ninja action.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #57 Paradox Wrench
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: David Mulder
Windows
Paradox Wrench is a first person puzzle game. You have agreed to be part of an undisclosed experiment. You will be equipped with a special weapon-like tool. This tool has the ability to switch the physical dimension of certain objects, as well as your own.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%