- #1 SpiderAttack
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Seebacher NorbertPub: indépendant
Windows
You are a spider who must capture insects for food, the goal of the game with your web that you weave and to bring the insects as close as possible to their respective colored web so that it is captured.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.6%, Action 30.1%, Arcade 27.6%, 2D 6.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #2 Xargon Remake Ep.2
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: J.Xargon
Windows
A remake of the classic 1993 DOS video game Xargon.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 37.8%, Arcade 27.9%, Action 22.7%, 2D 6.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #3 ZombLabs
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PatchNoteStudio
Windows
ZombLabs is an action packed Horror-Survival FPS. Fight your way through an epic battle against endless waves of zombies. Get ready for a ridiculous amount of fun!
Why similar: Zombies 47.4%, Action 29.9%, Arcade 15.1%, Indie 7.7%
- #4 Desert Of The Undead New Frontiers
94% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: RetroBro GamingPub: RetroBro Gaming
Windows
Slaughter the undead to save your town in this 8 bit action run-n-gun
Why similar: Zombies 36.5%, 2D Platformer 27.7%, Action 27.3%, 2D 5.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #5 Burn Zombie Burn!
95% matchMixed42% of 187 reviews2010
Dev: doublesixPub: P2 Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Welcome to the char-grilled world of Burn Zombie Burn, where the best type of undead is barbequed undead. The goals are simple: keep Bruce alive, as he tries to keep Daisy alive, and get the highest score possible. Standing (well, ambling) in your way is a never ending horde of the rotting, stinking and stupid undead.
Why similar: Zombies 63.4%, Action 36.6%
- #6 Xargon Remake Ep.3
94% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: J.Xargon
Windows
A remake of the classic 1993 DOS video game Xargon.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.1%, Action 29.6%, Arcade 27.8%, 2D 6.2%, Indie 3.5%
- #7 Demon Dodger
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Tethered By Reality
Windows · Linux
Demon Dodger is an all-ages, heckin' good time! Navigate a rain of demons without falling to waste alongside them. Dodge the cons of a magical fairyland, and make sure not to be caught while lurking amid the remnants of an experimental disaster.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.5%, Action 30.9%, Arcade 28.4%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #8 Arcadium
92% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: Gedor Games
Windows
Arcadium is an action packed brickbreaker game where you destroy bricks, enemies and bosses using your ball and powerups. Fast reflexes, aiming and avoiding simple misstakes is required for beating this game, choose between three difficulty settings to adjust the challenge.
Why similar: Action 29.5%, 2D Platformer 29.1%, Arcade 29.1%, 2D 6.4%, Indie 3.6%
- #9 Colony 28
90% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: 5th DimensionPub: Jindřich Skeldal
Windows
Colony 28 is a raw piece of Czech gaming history. Step into the circuits of a malfunctioning android, defy your alien masters, and fight for humanity's remnants across 8 sprawling levels. Experience an authentic 90s sci-fi classic in its original Czech version.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.5%, Action 30.9%, Arcade 28.4%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #10 Dead Sky
91% matchMostly Negative36% of 222 reviews2013
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Dead Sky takes place admist the chaos of a mysterious outbreak where you will fight tooth-and-nail through hordes of undead creatures in order to escape the epidemic and survive. At its core, Dead Sky is an action-packed survival shooter that ties in several strategic tower defense elements.
Why similar: Zombies 57.6%, Action 33.2%, Indie 9.2%
- #11 All Zombies Must Die!: Scorepocalypse
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2012
Dev: Doublesix Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Step into the sturdy boots of McJagger and take on an army of the undead!
Why similar: Zombies 52.5%, Action 37.8%, Indie 9.7%
- #12 Living Dead House
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Deprecated Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Living Dead House delivers a pulse pounding, classic arcade experience. Battle through waves of the undead solo or team up with a friend. Use an arsenal of weapons and survival items to outlast the night. Will you escape alive and claim your top spot on the leaderboard?
Why similar: Zombies 39.8%, Arcade 24.5%, Action 17.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, 2D 3.9%
- #13 Zombie Estate 2
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 721 reviews2017
Dev: Sad Spaghetti Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
One of the highest rated Xbox Indie Games is now available for PC! How long can you survive in this online co-op wave based shooter? Featuring 35 characters, over 100 weapons, 30 stat-boosting hats, and 6 levels, Zombie Estate 2 is a frantically fun experience to share with friends!
Why similar: Zombies 49.6%, Action 40.1%, Indie 10.3%
- #14 Circoid
87% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: ABTEL STUDIOPub: Cannibal Capybaras
Windows
One-button precise, dynamic 2D platformer. Collect pixels, open doors, avoid obstacles and enemies. Find your way to the finals and unlock the next levels.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 37.7%, Arcade 27%, Action 23.6%, 2D 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #15 STOP and MOVE
86% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: NanningsGamesPub: NanningsGames
Windows · Linux
Pay attention and stop at the right time when rolling through the levels!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 32%, Action 30.2%, Arcade 28.7%, 2D 6.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #16 Block Smash
88% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: RoadToIndieGameDev
Windows
Choose your powerup, ball, and paddle and face off against a variety of blocks in this game inspired by Breakout!
Why similar: Arcade 44.7%, Action 35.2%, 2D 10.2%, Singleplayer 5.4%, Indie 4.6%
- #17 Popfall Arena
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PORTAL351 STUDIOS
Windows
Popfall Arena is a fast-paced action arcade game set in an arena filled with colorful balloons. Pop the bouncing balloons, collect power-ups, and fight to survive for the highest score!
Why similar: Action 31.7%, 2D Platformer 29.9%, Arcade 27.1%, 2D 6.1%, Indie 2.5%
- #18 PONG EMOTIONAL
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FUNAKI GAMES
Windows
Legendary classic game "PONG" returns with stunning visuals and emotionally stirring sound! A high-performance AI precisely predicts the ball's trajectory and counters with calculated moves. If you can clear STAGE 30, you're a true super player!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.5%, Action 30.9%, Arcade 28.4%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #19 Zombie Kill of the Week - Reborn
83% matchVery Positive91% of 1,123 reviews2015
Dev: Still RunningPub: Merge Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 61.6%, Action 25.7%, 2D 7.7%, Indie 5%
- #20 Dead Horde
84% matchMostly Negative34% of 658 reviews2011
Dev: DnS Development
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
As a survivor of the mutant virus, make your way through the city and wipe out the hordes of flesh eating mutants. Teamwork is the key to survive the DEAD HORDE...
Why similar: Zombies 70.8%, Action 23.9%, Indie 5.3%
- #21 Jump Greed
82% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Robert Childress
Windows
A simple arcade platformer where you try and collect as many coins as possible.
Why similar: Action 30.4%, 2D Platformer 29.6%, Arcade 28.8%, 2D 6.1%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #22 Space Ape
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: nonPareil Institute
Windows
How far can you take Dimitri the Russian Space Ape on his arcade adventure!
Why similar: Action 31.4%, 2D Platformer 29.1%, Arcade 27.9%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #23 Zombie Dash
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: GrubItGames
Windows
Zombie Dash is a pixelated 2D platformer where you play as a cheerful zombie whose goal is to infect all the humans on the level!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.8%, Zombies 24.2%, Arcade 23.8%, Action 9.9%, 2D 6%
- #24 Stick Knight Takes Over the Universe
81% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Z-ixel
Windows
It's conquest time in Sticktopia! So, go on a conquest with 30 unique weapons. Along the way you'll fight in worlds everywhere from an aquarium to a candy-filled world to an asteroid belt! Conquer each area with a different weapon and 30 seconds on the clock for a fast-paced arcade experience!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.5%, Action 31.1%, Arcade 30%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Indie 2.6%
- #25 TRUMP BREAKOUT
80% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: FUNAKI GAMES
Windows
The Ultimate Evolution of the Classic Breakout, Reborn for the Modern Era.Aim for high scores with combos! With block arrangements that change every time you play, this endlessly fresh version of Breakout never gets old.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.9%, Action 29.8%, Arcade 28.4%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #26 The Legend of Dark Witch Episode 4
77% matchPositive100% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: INSIDE SYSTEM
Windows
The latest entry in the Legend of Dark Witch series—over 500,000 copies sold since 2014! A retro-style 2D action game where adorable girls come to life in charming pixel art!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 32.5%, Action 31.5%, Arcade 29.3%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #27 Cosmos Iter
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Horseman Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A skill-based arcade game focused on fast reactions.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 32.8%, Action 32.2%, Arcade 29.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Indie 2.6%
- #28 Zombie Apocalypse: Escape The Undead City
79% matchMostly Negative36% of 97 reviews2016
Dev: Anarchy Enterprises
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 62.9%, Action 27.2%, Indie 6.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #29 Block Jumper
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Eager Unknown
Windows
Jump, shoot, and duck your way through various assortments of blocks, spikes, and coins alike.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 34.3%, Arcade 30.7%, Action 21.1%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #30 SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad
78% matchMixed53% of 149 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
“SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad”, the sequel to the NEOGEO fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game, returns to the missions on the Steam battlefield!
Why similar: Action 54%, Arcade 36.2%, 2D 9.8%
- #31 RIDLE
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Local Ring
Windows
RIDLE is a 2D action game where you run around the stage in all directions.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 38.5%, Action 36.9%, Indie 10.3%, 2D 9.5%, Singleplayer 4.8%
- #32 Scribble Ships
76% matchPositive92% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Slothzilla GamesPub: (none)
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Scribble Ships is a 2D top-down arcade shooter that tosses the player into a world of color and chaos. With a range of ships to choose from, the player is tasked with coloring the monochromatic enemies that are trying to take your color away.
Why similar: Action 50.6%, Arcade 42.9%, Indie 6.5%
- #33 room13
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 79 reviews2017
Dev: The Paper RobotPub: Clickteam
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A thrilling combination of violence, extreme gore, amazing graphics, simple controls, fun and humor. When you find yourself trapped in a mysterious house being overrun by the dead you do what anyone would. Slaughter them, collect their organs, build some guns and kill some bosses.
Why similar: Zombies 40.7%, Action 28.2%, Arcade 16.8%, Indie 7.2%, 2D 4.6%
- #34 Face on Fire
74% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: rekuchn
Windows
Face on Fire is a retro action platformer with 12 playable characters and 100+ levels.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, 2D Platformer 24.8%, Arcade 22.5%, Indie 9.5%, 2D 6.1%
- #35 BoxesWithGuns
76% matchMostly Negative21% of 82 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Christof
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%
BoxesWithGuns is a 2D neon vertex endless shooter game. Try to survive as long as possible by avoiding collisions with the enemies that spawn. One game equals the length of the background music track playing. Collect dollars and customize your spaceship by adding new boxes and weapons.
Why similar: Action 49.3%, Arcade 36.3%, Indie 8.9%, Singleplayer 5.5%
- #36 Zombie Slapper
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Lazy Goose Games
Windows
Round-Based Zombie Survival with a twist, you can only slap the zombies. Send zombies flying with your powerful hand cannon and see how many rounds you can survive! You can increase your characters strength through stat points, perk cards, and various power-ups.
Why similar: Zombies 33.6%, Action 31.5%, Arcade 29.6%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Indie 2.6%
- #37 The Gauntlet
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Adventure Dream Games
Windows
Fight a diverse cast of characters each harder than the last! A boss rush game where you face many bosses back to back until you beat them all. Will you survive The Gauntlet?
Why similar: Action 31%, 2D Platformer 30.5%, Arcade 27.5%, 2D 6.3%, Indie 2.5%
- #38 One Little World
73% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Halenill
Windows
What is One Little World? A unique collection of mini-games featuring puzzles and action. Play "BoxMover," inspired by Sokoban, and "SuperAlien," a shooting-style game. Aim for high scores or clear stages for fun!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 49.7%, Action 30.9%, 2D 10.2%, Singleplayer 5.3%, Indie 3.9%
- #39 風の祝子 ~早苗さんの妖怪退治~
72% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: Javelin Studio
Windows
Aerial action with lots of jumping! Take control of Sanae and try to get through the five stages!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 50.7%, Action 32.5%, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 4.4%, Indie 3.2%
- #40 Zombie Birds First Encounter Halloween
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2016
Dev: magnussoft
Windows
Halloween-Bird attack triggered by vindictive biddy !
Why similar: Zombies 78.2%, Action 21.8%
- #41 Neon Circle
71% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: DnovelPub: Studio2760
Windows
Rotate, think, wait, jump and rotate the screen.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.8%, Action 30.1%, Arcade 28.5%, 2D 6.6%, Singleplayer 3%
- #42 Siege of the Swine
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Randall Fulton
Windows
Fight your way through a never-ending horde of piggy enemies. How many can you fend off before your kingdom falls to ruin?
Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.6%, Arcade 30.1%, Action 22.7%, Singleplayer 6.3%, 2D 4.6%
- #43 Working Zombies Steam Edition
70% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Jupiter Corporation
Windows
Jupiter is proud to present... Working zombies in action!
Why similar: Zombies 45.1%, Action 24.2%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, 2D 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #44 Smooth Mover
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: BlurryBit
Windows · Mac
Move smoothly through a series of rage-inducing levels!
Why similar: Action 43.1%, Arcade 36.7%, Indie 11%, 2D 9.1%
- #45 Sweet Dreams
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: 1987xclusive
Windows
Sweet Dreams is a single player 2d Platformer starring "Dream Boy", a kid Super Hero trapped in a dream world filled with sweets and candy. Help "Dream Boy" make it out of the Dream World and back to the real world.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.1%, Action 29.7%, Arcade 27.9%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #46 Deadly 30
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,859 reviews2014
Dev: Ignatus Zuk and Gonzalo Villagomez
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Can you survive the horror? … a retro-style survival horror game developed by the two-man indie team of Gonzossm and Iggy Zuk. Survive 30 days and nights in a zombie-infested world by recruiting companions, upgrading weaponry and fortifying your position.
Why similar: Zombies 58.9%, Action 27.2%, Indie 6.6%, 2D 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #47 SONIC WINGS REUNION
67% matchMixed61% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
SONIC WINGS REUNION is a sequel to the arcade-style shooting game SONIC WINGS, in which you choose from eight characters to destroy the mysterious organization FATAMORNAGANA, which has advanced into the modern world. The scenario changes depending on the combination of characters.
Why similar: Action 33%, Arcade 30.7%, 2D Platformer 27.1%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #48 Hamayumishi ~Night Parade of a Hundred Yokai~
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nice Gear Games
Windows
The Hamayumishi uses their intense powers of concentration and skills with the bow to protect the villages from the gamboling yokai! This is a side-scrolling twin-stick shooting game. While aiming, the game will slow down to allow you to line up your shot before letting it fly.
Why similar: Action 30.8%, 2D Platformer 30.8%, Arcade 27.6%, 2D 6.3%, Indie 2.4%
- #49 Arena Battle
71% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Hubes
Windows
Arena Battle is a strategy skirmish in minimalist graphics. Thinking strategically, you will achieve victory and complete level after level, meeting more difficult challenges.
Why similar: Action 32.4%, Arcade 30.2%, 2D Platformer 29%, 2D 5.3%, Indie 3.1%
- #50 NINJA HAYATE HD-Remaster
66% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: TAITO CORP.
Windows
Ninja Hayate infiltrates Steam, braving the evil ninja clan's lair and battling a dragon in this thrilling, interactive anime adventure, remastered from its 1984 debut!
Why similar: Action 33.2%, Arcade 32%, 2D Platformer 31.8%, Singleplayer 3%
- #51 Time Barbarian Extreme!!
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Wholesale Algorithms
Windows
Time Barbarian Extreme!!A fast-paced shooter, inspired by retro arcades of the past.A penguin from the future... a barbarian from the past... fighting for survival in a broken world... really messed up world... seriously look at the moon!Pew, pew, pew, nuff said.
Why similar: Action 62.3%, Arcade 37.7%
- #52 Combat Medic
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gavin HallidayPub: J and G Studios
Windows
Combat Medic is a top-down 2D game where you play as a combat medic. Traverse the battlefield avoiding the hale of incoming enemy fire, make use of your medical tools and use your knowledge to save the lives of fallen soldiers before they succumb to one of their many possible injuries.
Why similar: Action 31.4%, 2D Platformer 30.1%, Arcade 27.2%, 2D 6.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #53 Zone B Korosu
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Super Nostalgic Games
Windows
A narrative-driven action epic with a focused story, varied playstyles, and an apocalypse that won't stop escalating.
Why similar: Zombies 46.2%, Action 27.9%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #54 Dragon Fishing
66% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Vantan Game Academy
Windows
戦艦で巨龍を討つ海上ハンティングアクションゲーム! 強力な武器でドラゴンに反撃し、クレーンを使った電撃攻撃で大ダメージを狙え!迫力の戦闘と討伐の達成感を楽しもう!
Why similar: Action 42.5%, 2D Platformer 40.8%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 4.9%, Indie 3.6%
- #55 Walhall
68% matchMixed53% of 40 reviews2018
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 31%
In this game you have to defeat just a single boss! Who knows though, perhaps it's not that simple?
Why similar: Action 49.8%, Arcade 29.2%, Indie 8.4%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #56 Pound of Ground
69% matchMixed60% of 178 reviews2010
Dev: Centauri ProductionPub: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Pound of Ground, story driven crazy shoot 'em up with red car and LOTS of zombies. The game combines action elements - a wide range of advanced weapons, fights with various bosses and spectacular, endless battles with the crowds of the undead - with a gripping story full of unexpected disclosures and peculiar characters.
Why similar: Zombies 60.1%, Action 39.9%
- #57 大正ゾンビろまん(プラス)
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: mdkgames
Windows
This is an action game where you collect all the keys that have fallen on the stage while avoiding zombies and head to the exit. In arcade mode, you can see the reward CG according to the clear.
Why similar: Zombies 27.2%, 2D Platformer 26%, Arcade 22.6%, Action 17.8%, 2D 5.2%