Games Like GIBZ

Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties. An all-you-can-shoot fest where you embody Vinnie, a mobster with a mission in a city controlled by gangsters and plagued by zombies. Featuring up to 4-man local co-op.

Why similar: Zombies 18.9%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Co-op 12.4%, 4 Player Local 12%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect match for GIBZ, offering 2D side-scrolling action with a heavy emphasis on shooting and cooperative play.

Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.7%, 4 Player Local 14%, Zombies 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Co-op 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with improved movement and combat, maintaining the chaotic side-scrolling shooter feel.

Fight to survive on a mysterious alien planet, outwit its vicious inhabitants, and do whatever it takes to find a way off that wretched rock.

Why similar: Zombies 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Shooter 13%, 2D 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based 2D side-scrolling shooter that captures the same gritty, zombie-infested atmosphere.

A toxic waste spill finds its way into the water supply, causing the recently deceased to rise from their graves. Now it's up to you to blast your way through the hordes of undead if you're going to escape the city. On the way to your rescue, you'll search stores and houses for supplies, and trade with other survivors.

Why similar: Zombies 62%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Co-op 10.4%, Action 6.3%, 2D 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling zombie survival shooter that mirrors the arcade-style progression of GIBZ.

Fight across the ruins of London using carefully refined Free-Form Combat, taking down a terrifying variety of mutated zombies with an expanding special move-set. Created for 1-4 players, for online and offline play, Bloody Zombies is also enhanced with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

Why similar: Zombies 25.5%, 4 Player Local 25.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Co-op 14.8%, Violent 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling brawler-shooter hybrid that supports local co-op and features intense zombie combat.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Co-op 30.5%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Shooter 13.1%, 2D 8%, 4 Player Local 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same high-octane, chaotic 2D side-scrolling co-op action with a focus on explosive destruction.

Zombie Kill of the Week - Reborn is a challenging, fast paced, 2D survival shooter! Featuring a compelling single player survival mode and cooperative multiplayer for up-to four players, this is one zombie firefight you're not going to want to miss!

Why similar: Zombies 72.7%, Action 11.6%, 2D 10.4%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features 2D side-scrolling zombie survival gameplay with a strong focus on cooperative arcade action.

Welcome to Streets of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe, the permadeath multiplayer horror beat'em up that bestows players with the skills of retro gaming heroes in a fight against a legion of undead monstrosities. The chills, thrills, bills, and opportunity to learn new skills won't stop until every street runs red with blood!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 27.9%, Zombies 17.1%, Violent 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Co-op 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style 2D side-scrolling action game that captures the cooperative spirit and retro feel of GIBZ.

Top-down zombie shooter with tower defense elements featuring up to 4 players local and online co-op. Build your base by day, defend it by night, put your skills to the test to stay alive as long as possible! Darkness is coming. How long can YOU survive?

Why similar: Zombies 27.3%, Base Building 17.1%, 4 Player Local 13.6%, Violent 11.2%, Co-op 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it captures the same arcade-style zombie survival and base-building loop as GIBZ.

Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.

Why similar: Zombies 32.7%, Online Co-Op 18.8%, Co-op 18.8%, Shooter 15%, 2D 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling tactical shooter that offers excellent cooperative gameplay and fast-paced combat.

Top down, action packed, multiplayer, zombie shooter. Build your base with friends and see how long you can survive the endless horde of zombies. Level up with friends, or alone, how you die is up to you.

Why similar: Zombies 29.1%, Base Building 22.8%, Online Co-Op 14.4%, Co-op 12.9%, Violent 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines base-building with zombie shooting, mirroring the defensive elements found in GIBZ.

“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, Arcade 22.5%, Co-op 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%, Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for 2D side-scrolling arcade shooters, sharing the frantic pace and weapon variety of GIBZ.

Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.4%, Co-op 24.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, 2D 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling shooter that emphasizes weapon customization and chaotic cooperative missions.

Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.

Why similar: Zombies 50.5%, Online Co-Op 11.7%, 4 Player Local 10.3%, Co-op 7.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style zombie shooter that focuses on overwhelming hordes and fast-paced combat.

"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.6%, Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Action 15.9%, 2D 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D side-scrolling shooter with physics-based combat that feels very similar to GIBZ's action.

Over 9000 Zombies! is top-down arcade action blown out of all reasonable proportions. An endless horde of zombies is coming your way, how long can you survive?

Why similar: Zombies 32.8%, 4 Player Local 24%, Co-op 18.7%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 8%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that focuses on massive zombie hordes and cooperative survival mechanics.

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...

Why similar: Side Scroller 30.5%, Co-op 22.9%, Action 13%, 2D 9.4%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-octane 2D side-scrolling action with a focus on visceral combat and fluid movement.

Survive overwhelming hordes of zombie-like mutants in this chaotic co-op twin-stick shooter. Play solo or team up with up to 16 players as hundreds of enemies flood the screen in a relentless fight to hold the line.

Why similar: Zombies 27.1%, 4 Player Local 22.4%, Co-op 15.8%, Online Co-Op 13.5%, Shooter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down arcade shooter that emphasizes cooperative zombie survival and intense combat scenarios.

Shoot zombies from terrace like a boss! Zombo Buster Rising Remastered brings you a nostalgic experience of classic 2D side shooting-defense in enhanced build right from your Steam library!

Why similar: Zombies 33.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Shooter 14.7%, Action 11%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling zombie defense game that emphasizes strategic placement and shooting.

From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 36%, Co-op 29.5%, Online Co-Op 13.1%, Action 6.6%, Side Scroller 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative 2D action game that shares the chaotic energy and team-based combat mechanics of GIBZ.

Jump back in time and free your inner caveman. Smash heads in this local cooperative platformer game. Play solo or team up with up to 4 players. Inspired by games like New Super Mario, Joe & Mac, Metal Slug and Trine.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 41.1%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Co-op 14.3%, Arcade 8.1%, 2D 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative 2D side-scrolling arcade game that emphasizes teamwork and frantic enemy encounters.

It’s a punk rock apocalypse! Team up with your friends to lead embattled punk rock band Charlie Murder in their epic quest to save the world from rival death metalers Gore Quaffer and their legions of evil.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 24.3%, Co-op 20.7%, Side Scroller 11%, Zombies 9.8%, Online Co-Op 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling beat-em-up with RPG elements and cooperative play that matches the intensity of GIBZ.

Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.

Why similar: Violent 29.4%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Co-op 14.3%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling action game with visceral combat and a strong arcade-inspired design.

Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.

Why similar: Arcade 35.5%, Action 26.8%, 2D 17.1%, Indie 11.9%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D arcade action game that rewards quick reflexes and aggressive playstyles.

Deadburg is a co-op survival game set in a procedurally generated city with thousands of buildings to explore and zombies to kill. Every building you see can be explored, exploited and destroyed one block at a time. Play alone or with friends and discover the secrets of the city.

Why similar: Zombies 36.9%, Base Building 34.7%, Co-op 10.8%, Online Co-Op 7.6%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox zombie survival game that incorporates base-building and action-oriented combat.

A zombie outbreak eradicated all hope of returning life back to normal, now only survival lives on. Run, hide and fight your way through the undead as Randall searches for his family in this gorgeous, gritty, destroyed world.

Why similar: Zombies 57.3%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 6.8%, 2D 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling zombie survival game that focuses on atmosphere and platforming-based combat.

Team up or face it alone in this top down zombie slaying defense adventure! Featuring up to 4 player online co-op, cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses to build the Ultimate Zombie Defense. Can YOU stop them?

Why similar: Zombies 37.7%, Online Co-Op 15.5%, Co-op 13.5%, Base Building 11.2%, Violent 6.8%

Defend against hordes of zombies in this fun filled top-down shooter. Build and upgrade your base, unlock powerful guns, and take on challenging bosses with up to 4 players in online co-op. Play minigames to earn bonuses and survive the zombie apocalypse one night at a time!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Zombies 22.4%, Base Building 16.1%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.1%

Versus Squad is a fast action twin-stick shooter from the creator of Nation Red. Build your own sandbox defense and battle thousands of zombie mutants in top down combat! Face up to a dozen bosses. Simultaneously. Collect loot, build and repair. Play single player, on-line or local coop!

Why similar: Zombies 32.2%, Co-op 17.7%, Base Building 15.1%, Online Co-Op 11.2%, Violent 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D zombie survival game that focuses on cooperative play and arcade-style combat.

World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.

Why similar: Zombies 44.1%, Online Co-Op 15.7%, Co-op 14.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Character Customization 5.5%

Post soviet zombies - is an action shooter with a top view, in which you have to get out of the virus infected post-Soviet city for one of the four unique characters. On the way you will meet a variety of zombies, military, marauders and people who need your help in 1993.

Why similar: Zombies 39.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Violent 16.7%, Action 7.5%, 2D 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling zombie shooter that captures a similar indie, arcade-action aesthetic.

4-player co-op, zombie slaying, base building, boss battling mayhem! Cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses in Ultimate Zombie Defense 2!

Why similar: Zombies 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Base Building 19.2%, Online Co-Op 16.3%, Combat 6.6%

Hunt Zombies Together is a co-op multiplayer FPS survival horror game where you and your friends battle waves of zombies and supernatural enemies inside a cursed mansion. Can be played by 1 to 4 people.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 17.1%, Online Co-Op 14.2%, Co-op 14.1%

Blood, guts, meat. Humanity's waging total war against a horrific zombie apocalypse. Lead one of four of humanity's deadliest survivors against the horde in this first person, wave defense shooter. Load up your guns, set up turrets, sharpen your skills, and maybe you'll make it through the night.

Why similar: Zombies 25%, Base Building 20.4%, Online Co-Op 15.7%, Co-op 15.7%, Shooter 10.5%

A Run-and-Gun indie shooter! Avoid various monster and save big booba women! 9 playable levels with 7 different enemies!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Werewolves 21.5% ★, Zombies 15.2%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 10.6%

Classic zombie round survival. choose a map and see how many rounds you can survive with friends or alone.

Why similar: Zombies 43.2%, Online Co-Op 25.2%, Shooter 17.6%, Cartoony 8.4%, Action 5.7%

Battle through Zombie Apocalypse horror! Which is better - shotgun, pistol or AK-47? Blast their rotten, infected brains out and choose your favorite! Scavenge weapons and armor to pimp out your souped up zombie slaying car - then plow down the man-eating hordes to Escape the Undead City, and try not to get your guts torn out!!!

Why similar: Zombies 56.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Action 9.3%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling shooter that focuses on arcade-style zombie combat and survival.

The Walking Zombie is a stationary FPS with an online co-op mode in a world full of zombies to kill. Buy and upgrade your weapons, kill all enemies in 200 levels and destroy mighty boss monsters before they eat you alive!

Why similar: Zombies 35.5%, Co-op 20%, Online Co-Op 14.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Cartoony 10.6%

Team up with up to 8 players and take on endless waves of Nasty Zombies in a high-intensity, movement-focused boomer shooter. Use agility and smart positioning to survive semi-procedural maps and unlock permanent upgrades like Blessings, Miracles, Invocations, and cosmetics.

Why similar: Zombies 43%, Online Co-Op 26%, Shooter 23.6%, Action 7.4%

Mutant Ops is a low poly co-op shooter. Go in alone or with friends and survive endless waves of mutants and monsters.

Why similar: Zombies 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Co-op 17.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Cartoony 11.7%

This is the world after a zombie apocalypse in which the main characters have to go through many perils. It is a story about ordinary people who, when faced with danger, decided not to run away from it, but to fight back. As the story goes along, you will learn what caused the disaster and help other survivors to overcome its aftermath.

Why similar: Zombies 57.8%, Co-op 24.6%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 6%, Indie 3.2%

In Village of Zombies you can fight against zombies and mutants together with other players or alone on different maps, the goal is to survive as many levels as possible. The game always starts at level 1 and with each level increase, more zombies and stronger zombies come.

Why similar: Zombies 37.2%, Online Co-Op 20.3%, Co-op 19.7%, Shooter 14.7%, Action 3.8%

Purge the undead! Intense action-shooter with deep rpg elements, including upgradeable guns and armor, unique class skills, and class special abilities. Entire game can be played single player or as a 4-player online co-op game, including PvP events like Last Man Standing.

Why similar: Zombies 48.7%, Co-op 18.3%, Shooter 12.1%, Online Co-Op 8.2%, Violent 4%

KILLGUN - is a ruthless FPS for players who crave pure, aggressive combat, high difficulty, and an atmosphere of constant survival.

Why similar: Zombies 49.7%, Co-op 15.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Online Co-Op 8.2%, Action 5.8%

Control a team of 4 characters, switching between them to use their unique abilities. ZIC: Zombies In City is a first person zombie survival shooter.

Why similar: Zombies 31.7%, Co-op 17.9%, Online Co-Op 15.9%, Shooter 14.8%, Violent 8.9%

Deadswitch 3 is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons and multiple solo and team-based game modes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Zombies 17.1%, Character Customization 12.1%, Shooter 12%

Embark on an exotic journey into danger in this rip-roaring 1930s third person adventure for 1-4 players! Encounter pulse-pounding action, treacherous traps and tales of derring-do!

Why similar: Zombies 30.1%, Co-op 21.6%, Online Co-Op 14.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Violent 8.5%

Expect blasts of green zombie goo painting the screen in this top-down shooter packed with crazy guns that blow the heads off some… freaky zombies. Your mission is simple: graffiti the whole city before these mutants dog-pile you

Why similar: Zombies 41.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 4.6%, Adventure 2.8%

Zombieville USA 3D is a stylized arcade shooter combining retro gameplay with strikingly polished visuals. Fight through an endless undead horde in the bleak hellscape of suburbia! Choose your weapons, grab a friend, and see how long you can survive.

Why similar: Zombies 30.5%, Co-op 18%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.9%, Character Customization 12.4%

Paradise isn't exactly what you hoped for: it's infested with zombies! Thankfully, you can control them. Capture them and teach them to farm or fight. They will help you defend our camp while you explore the world looking for… a new paradise.

Why similar: Zombies 29.7%, Base Building 19%, Co-op 17.7%, Online Co-Op 13.7%, Violent 8.4%

Darkness is coming. How long can YOU survive? Build your base by day, defend it by night. Play in online or local co-op. Stay alive as long as you can.

Why similar: Zombies 90.4%, Co-op 4.3%, Shooter 1.9%, Online Co-Op 1.7%, Action 0.8%

Zombie Party is a retro rampage of fun and over-the-top action, while still giving the players a deep and engaging Action-RPG Rogue-like experience! Go on a time traveling adventure, or delve deep into procedural dungeons full of gold, loot, and secrets!

Why similar: Zombies 61.8%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 11.6%, Indie 7.7%, 2D 3.7%

2D side-scrolling shooting, 5-player local cooperative combat, base defense, zombie survival, firearms, melee weapons, vehicles, and mechs.

Why similar: Zombies 68.2%, Combat 12.7%, 2D 11.1%, Action 8%

Frenetic arcade style twin-stick shooter. Fight your way through hordes of enemies alone or with a friend!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Zombies 27.2%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 7.7%, Indie 6.5%

The world has fallen victim to a deadly virus, zombies now roam the lands. While running for your life you stumble upon a small city. Claim this city as your own, protect it with your life and maybe other survivors will find you.

Why similar: Zombies 24.6%, Base Building 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Online Co-Op 13.3%, Co-op 11.6%

Become an interdimensional zombie slayer in Temporal Purge: Z, an action-packed zombie-survival FPS. Face the zombie onslaught as you eradicate countless undead monsters on your quest to save the future.

Why similar: Zombies 52.5%, Shooter 14.8%, Cartoony 12.4%, Combat 9.5%, Action 5.4%

Guntouchables is an online co-op doomsday roguelite for 1-4 players. You play as a gun-toting group of 'preppers' trying to reclaim the world from an ever-evolving horde of mutants, constantly working to develop new unique ways to kill you.

Why similar: Zombies 42%, Co-op 25.2%, Online Co-Op 22.6%, Action 4.8%, Indie 3%

ZOMBIE CO-OP SHOOTER

Why similar: Zombies 57.6%, Action 20%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 9.5%

Zombie Rollerz is the ultimate mashup of classic pinball, zombie defense and rogue-like! Shoot, slam and smash your way through hordes of zombies and epic boss fights. Select your hero, it’s time to become a pinball wizard!

Why similar: Zombies 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Character Customization 12.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Cartoony 8.3%