- #1 D.F.R.: The Light
97% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Nothing Rhymes With Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Unprepared and helpless, you are taken to a dark place where a mysterious light hunts you. In this relentlessly terrifying survival horror game, you must use your wits to stay alive long enough to extinguish the light, or perish trying. The light is crafty and observant, so this won't be an easy challenge.
Why similar: Adventure 36.8%, Action 35.8%, Indie 27.4%
- #2 Gremlin Invasion: Survivor
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2015
Dev: CS Squared Games
Windows
Gremlin Invasion: Survivor is a co-op overhead action shooter. With 8 different levels to choose from and up to 8 players, you'll play together in a survival-style mission to blast away hordes of gremlins that have come to take you out.
Why similar: Adventure 37%, Action 34.9%, Indie 28.1%
- #3 Guardian of The Demon Valley
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2016
Dev: Lily GamesPub: Himi Games
Windows
This is an exciting shooting game.The game is set in a dark canyon, you’ll play a warrior who swears to defend the saint ice crystal that seals the devil with his life. would you be able to complete the mission of defending the sealing ice crystal against the horrible monsters’ continuous offensive?!
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #4 One Bit
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Veibyn
Windows
This is the story of Onebit, a poor, cute character that is continious searching for a pixel someone has stolen from him. He simply can`t go on with his life knowing that he is missin a pixel. Your task will be to go tro a long and exciting adventure, on his search for the one that have stolen his pixel and retaliation.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #5 Ghostie Quest
94% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Random Thoughts Enterainment
Windows
Ghostie Quest is back! Can you master the pyramid of 100 levels? Tons of secrets and multiple ghosts to unlock across 4 game modes. Insanely cute! Insanely hard!
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #6 Kindled Cavern
94% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: Pretty Okay Games
Windows
Kindled Cavern is a cave exploration adventure for Virtual Reality filled with sights to behold. Waterfalls, bamboo forests, giant turtles, abandoned bridges and scaffolding, subterranian lakes, and ancient arches fill this explorable cavern. Not to mention the ghosts!
Why similar: Adventure 37.3%, Action 34.7%, Indie 27.9%
- #7 The Royal Cosmonautical Society
93% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: Chromosphere Games
Windows · Mac
Enjoy the rewarding challenge of becoming a qualified Cosmonaut. Gracefully pilot your ship through multitudes of challenges, finding the perfect trajectory all the way to the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Adventure 35.3%, Action 34.4%, Indie 30.3%
- #8 Solmec: Hollow Planet
92% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Octopus 8 Studios
Windows
Solmec: Hollow Planet is an adventure game where you play as Soledad, a lone Solmec warrior exploring an ancient, lost planet. His task is to find a cure for the Rot that is killing the Ankazil – spacefaring beasts that are home to the Solmec.
Why similar: Action 35.9%, Adventure 35.1%, Indie 28.9%
- #9 After Rain: Phoenix Rise
91% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: DV8GamesPub: DV9DESIGN
Windows
The Rain fell, and washed away all that was good. Ancestors of the survivors face a world plagued by deadly disease, hostile landscapes that offer no safe haven, and brutal warlords beholden to a malevolent A.I. that seeks to enslave mankind and control the natural world. This is life After Rain.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #10 Code Name: Origin
91% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Latent Studios
Windows
Code Name: Origin is a top down action adventure inspired by the classics in the 80's and 90's. You’re dispatched alone with a laser shotgun and the wits to uncover what transpired just days before you arrive.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #11 MonsterS in haha Island (群妖志)
90% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Muggle
Windows
To be immortal, The most important thing is to have a long life.Our hero wants to be immortal, so he came to this island to find the secret of longevity in frogs.
Why similar: Action 36.4%, Adventure 35.7%, Indie 27.9%
- #12 BioMech
88% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: ERMediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
BioMech is a classic Metroid-like with carefully structured gameplay. No rogue elements, no random content, everything is handcrafted and deliberately designed. Backtracking is not a dirty word.
Why similar: Action 37.9%, Adventure 34.3%, Indie 27.8%
- #13 Jobous the alien R
89% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Veibyn
Windows
Jobous and his wife is living the dream in outer space. When suddenly ( dramatic music ) his wife want some new shoes. Oh no she is going to use all their space money (jup she is kinda a money spender). Jobous Immediately panics. What should he do? Jobous takes his ship and travel after her.
Why similar: Action 35.9%, Adventure 35.1%, Indie 28.9%
- #14 Logic Missile
89% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: Bouchard Industries
Windows
Logic Missile is an action puzzle based platformer where you and the missile must reach the central core. Launch the missile and setup the level properly so that you and the missile can exit the level. This game is extremely hard keep that in mind!
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.8%
- #15 Lair of the Titans
87% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Team 21 Studio
Windows
Lair of the Titans offers a unique way for players to enjoy VR together. Play in the same room, hunting one another, choosing the right moment to strike and scare the other player.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #16 Saving Harmony
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: Daniel MercierPub: Mercier Games
Windows
It is March 15, 1920 and the town of Nikolayevsk-on-Amur has been overrun by mad men killing and burning everything in sight. You are the last survivor of the Japanese expeditionary force in Siberia. You must fight to survive and in the end find a way to save Harmony.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #17 In the thrall of darkness: The gift of dreams
86% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: PPofGG
Windows
In the thrall of darkness is a horror game in which you must get out of this nightmare.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #18 Rogues or Heroes
85% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: M.BonKov
Windows
Rogues or Heroes is a dungeon crawler where the difficulty depends on your choices. With procedurally generated levels and fearsomes bosses, Rogues or Heroes is a top-down dungeon crawler with fast paced action proposing a certain challenge. Play alone or with a friend, in lan or online co-op.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #19 Domino Effect
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: GoshFather
Windows
Pick up an entire building and use it as a weapon. Go supernova and send everything flying in an outward direction. Use gravity in a way that has never been used before.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #20 Relativity
83% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2016
Dev: TomCGames
Windows
Relativity will turn your world upside down. Curved surfaces and stairs allow you to walk from the floor, up the walls and across ceilings, shifting gravity and giving you a whole new perspective! Landscape platforms can be moved and rotated using buttons and wheels to transform the landscape and form bridges.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #21 Elementals
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Round Squares Studios LTD
Windows
Mental Elementals is a 1 – 4 player twin stick shooter game. Player must use their element to fight through the level and reach the end as quickly as possible. Player’s can combine elements to create interesting effects.
Why similar: Action 35.4%, Adventure 35.2%, Indie 29.4%
- #22 INFINITY CHALLENGE
82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Simple Gaming - JVJ
Windows · Mac
A 3D Rail Shooter game with high quality tracks! Take the challenge and choose one of the many maps and defeat vicious waves of enemies while traveling through mysterious worlds! Face fearsome machines and creatures that will do whatever it takes to destroy you and end your race to save the galaxy!
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #23 Baxter's Venture: Director's Cut
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2015
Dev: GG-Works
Windows
Baxter's Venture: Director's Cut is an action/adventure platformer, based off of old school platforming games of the 90s. The main objective here is you guide the agile reptile through over 60 levels spanned over six areas of traps, puzzles, and the occasional nasties who get in your way,
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #24 Evil Cogs
81% matchMixed61% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Wet Fish
Windows
Dark fairy-tale about little beam of light. Explore the strange and mystic world.
Why similar: Adventure 35.8%, Action 34.9%, Indie 29.3%
- #25 Terrarium Land
82% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Layer games
Windows · Linux
Do explore the world`s levels, find secret places, unique artifacts and bonuses. In the Terrarium Land world, destroy enemies and solve the puzzles in different levels. This colorful 3D arcade game has tons of adventure in store for you. Let it begin!
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.6%, Indie 28.7%
- #26 Welkin Road
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2016
Dev: Gregor PaničPub: Nkidu Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Armed only with your grappling hooks and fearless nature, run, leap and swing your way across a dreamy skyscape to reach the pillar of light. Welkin Road is an elegant, first-person puzzle-platformer that combines parkour and grappling-hook-powered aerobatics.
Why similar: Adventure 37.3%, Action 34.7%, Indie 28%
- #27 Monkey Land 3D: Reaper Rush
80% matchNegative17% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Full Metal Jacket Games
Windows
Monkey Land 3D: Reaper Rush is 100% full of gameplay! There's bananas, treasure coins, Piggys in need of saving, locked treasure chests and thats just in the first 10 seconds! Find new abilities like the butt-stompy by finding the precious Dinosaur Feathers!
Why similar: Adventure 35.8%, Action 34.9%, Indie 29.3%
- #28 Nubs' Adventure
78% matchPositive95% of 44 reviews2015
Dev: MaxBytes
Windows · Mac · Linux
Nubs' Adventure is platforming action and exploration combined with an intriguing story and a vast world to explore!
Why similar: Adventure 35.8%, Action 34.9%, Indie 29.4%
- #29 Bane of Asphodel
77% matchMixed69% of 92 reviews2018
Dev: The Bane Of Asphodel Team
Windows
Bane of Asphodel is an Action-Adventure Game set in the mystical world of Asphodel. Players can play as Neith, a recently deceased normal person, and must liberate the land from the evil Keeper of the Cycle.
Why similar: Adventure 35.9%, Action 34.9%, Indie 29.2%
- #30 Krystal the Adventurer
76% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Floofs
Windows
Krystal's home has been burned down by a magic sword sent by a wizard, and it's up to you to help her beat him up!
Why similar: Adventure 35.9%, Action 35%, Indie 29.1%
- #31 SmartyTale 2D
75% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: Nifedow Games
Windows
Fascinating, full of mysteries, an adventure with a storyline unfolded in the style of good old games with Retro Consoles!
Why similar: Adventure 35.6%, Action 34.7%, Indie 29.7%
- #32 CANARI
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: PixelBot Games
Windows · Mac
CANARI is a 3d rogue-like in the dark. Players control LUMIN a shipwrecked robot who uses its flashlight to fend off creatures in the darkness. Collect energy from crystals and look for loot to power up your robot; hidden in the constantly changing labyrinth of caves.
Why similar: Adventure 35.8%, Action 34.9%, Indie 29.4%
- #33 Light Fall
75% matchVery Positive86% of 137 reviews2018
Dev: Bishop Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Craft your path in this innovative 2D platformer. Master the use of your own platform to explore the Forgotten World of Numbra and save the land and its inhabitants from an imminent threat. Do you have what it takes to survive in perilous Numbra?
Why similar: Adventure 35.7%, Action 34.7%, Indie 29.6%
- #34 The Misadventures of Denniz & Diana
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Studio Merkas
Windows
The Siblings Denniz and Diana have to traverse a multitude of areas by jumping, sliding, climbing and fighting through them in this 2D-Jump'n'Run. Meanwhile, they encounter a... Mechanic-Pirate? Well, they have to stop him, whatever his plan actually is.
Why similar: Adventure 35.9%, Action 35%, Indie 29.1%
- #35 Labyrinths of Umbra
79% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Jonrador
Windows
Deep beneath the mountains of Wildergrey, far to the north on the continent of Azmarin, a tangle of shadow attempts to ensnare one brave explorer.
Why similar: Adventure 35.8%, Action 34.9%, Indie 29.4%
- #36 Darwin's Test
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 73 reviews2018
Dev: Wolfalone Studio
Windows
Darwin’s Test is a first-person action and puzzle game that immerses you into a futuristic universe. You play as an amnesic patient following an experimental care protocol. Who are you ? Where are you ? So many questions to solve to discover the truth !
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 34.4%, Indie 29.3%
- #37 Skelittle: A Giant Party!!
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: Bubble Studios
Windows
Get together & funk-up the house with this crazy party game! Choose your tiny mess-maker to turn your everyday environment into a huge playground. Challenge friends & family in a series of wicked local multiplayer minigames and get creative together in the sandbox mode.
Why similar: Adventure 35.7%, Action 35.6%, Indie 28.7%
- #38 Voxel Scavenger
73% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: ZUGALU ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
Play as a space garbage man kidnapped and trapped aboard a derelict space station in the universe’s garbage dump. Forced to collect materials in order to repair the space station to fly yourself to safety.
Why similar: Adventure 35.7%, Action 35.6%, Indie 28.7%
- #39 Timeless
77% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Luis Avila
Windows
Timeless is a classic platforming game with a small twist, the ability to either enhance the player character's speed (and slipperiness) or stop their momentum instantly.
Why similar: Adventure 35.8%, Action 34.8%, Indie 29.4%
- #40 Shrine of the God-Ape
71% matchPositive98% of 40 reviews2019
Dev: Zachary Lee
Windows
Explore the legendary Shrine of the God-Ape! Fight wildlife! Dodge traps! Battle bosses! Pillage your way to the top of the island and conquer, or die trying.
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.7%
- #41 Swiss Knife
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Norman Collonville
Windows
It's been 2042 years since the "Great Disappearing", on Earth, humans & animals are no more. The planet is now inhabited by Swiss Knives, little robots created by humans before the disaster. In reality, that is because humans created Swiss Knives that the Great Disappearing occured.
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.8%
- #42 Nachzehrer
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eric Sauer
Windows
[h1]Nachzehrer[/h1]Your fear of being in the dark comes true in this short single player horror game. You find yourself stuck at a power plant at night, when suddenly the lights begin shutting off. However, attempting to turn them back on may cause you to meet your fears.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #43 Attack of the Mutant Fishcrows
72% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: WILDLOGICGAMES LTD
Windows
Attack of the Mutant Fishcrows, A Fast Paced Action Platformer with flying fish that are swimming crows that are mutated half breeds of your nightmares!
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.6%, Indie 28.7%
- #44 Super Catscape
72% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Nuke Games
Windows · Mac
Super Catscape is a 2D sidescroller retro platformer about Kim, a brave kitten who is abducted by strange alien creatures. Kim has to find a way to escape from the strange alien planet, saving all captive pets in his way back to Earth.
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.7%
- #45 To Hell With Dave
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pretzel Bros Studios
Windows
'To Hell With Dave' is a narrative-driven adventure platformer for the connoisseur of the absurd. Explore a world full of charming characters and twisted humor. If you're a fan of challenging action, wacky puzzles and foul language, this game is for you!
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #46 The Thing: Space X
73% matchMixed51% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: LillyWelland inc.Pub: Bitlock Studio
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 12%
At your disposal are a dozen of the best combat spacecraft equipped with death beams, machine guns and missiles. The sector is divided into several subsectors, which swarm with enemies. In the end, you will have an unbeatable boss - the "Thing".
Why similar: Action 35.4%, Adventure 35.2%, Indie 29.4%
- #47 Above
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mighty Moth
Windows · Mac
Above is an aeronautic action-adventure game, in which you fly around exploring islands scattered in a vast ocean, upgrade and modify your aeroplane to progress, in order to find your lost brother and uncover the mystery behind the abominations that dwell beneath the waves.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #48 Chrono Ghost
70% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: NITETIME Studios
Windows
You are the Chrono Ghost, you must progress through challenging levels using your newly acquired abilities. As you progress, your adventure becomes considerably more demanding. There are many secrets to discover on your journey. Go forth and find them. hurry, time is running out!
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.8%
- #49 Under Stranger Stars
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Flat Parrot
Windows
Twin stick action. Bite sized stories. Under Stranger Stars is a game of absurdity and adventure inspired by The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and Sunless Sea.
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.8%
- #50 Swordrite
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: WolflandGames
Windows
Swordrite is a rogue-like, kill them all game, inspired by the metroidvania genre. You will face multiple enemies, solve puzzles and figure out how to defeat enemy bosses.
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.8%
- #51 Star Surveyor
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: slimefriend
Windows · Mac
Star Surveyor is an exploration game about discovering a foreign planet, and observing the lives of its alien inhabitants. You're sent to Maya-247 with a simple mission: use your scanner to gather data about all of the flora and fauna you can, and send that data back to Earth.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #52 The Hero
69% matchMixed40% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Dark Space Studios
Windows
"The Hero" is an open world action adventure game . The story takes place in two cities in two different ages with two different playable characters. The first is : Newyork (USA) in an imaginary gloomy way and the second story: London (United kingdom) in 1802 at the Fraser campaign on Egypt.
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.8%
- #53 Zettavolt Trigger
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Michael A. Rivera
Windows
The security robots of Zettavolt Inc. have been hacked and are bent on tearing down the company from the inside out. Safe from hacking due to his A.I., it's up to Trigger to stop the rampaging robots before they ruin the fiscal year.
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.8%
- #54 Vanguard Knights
68% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2019
Dev: Royal Skies LLC
Windows · Mac
Vanguard Knights is a high octane, 3D, arcade-style shooter. Engage waves of enemy squadrons, massive robotic bosses, and weave through obstacles in order to destroy the enemy and keep your squad alive.
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.8%
- #55 Armoured Engines
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bounder Games
Windows · Mac
Armoured Engines is a steam punk western epic featuring train conductor Dusty Beats and her partner in crime, the ancient living engine Billy Wylam, as they search for El Dorado. Protect your train and shoot, fling, slice, and blow up hordes of enemies, using an arsenal of weaponry and passengers.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #56 DUSTWUN
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Goon Studios
Windows
Fight to survive in an alien frontier full of beauty and danger on your quest to locate a missing starfighter.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.3%, Indie 28.4%
- #57 Divenia
68% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: UnChild Games
Windows
Divenia is a Retro-Futuristic Hard-to-Beat Action Sidescroller with Comic Style Graphics and SciFi Story.
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.8%
- #58 CastleGuard
69% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: El_Taberna
Windows
CastleGuard is a independent FPS game. The objective if you accept it is to pass cities and country sides full of enemies ready to kill you at any moments. If you die, you restart. Good luck soldier !
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.8%
- #59 Legendary Arcane 2 Universe
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Maxime CôtéPub: Côté Brothers
Windows · Linux
Legendary Arcane 2 Universe is an adventure game with 32 Pieces of equipment, more than 20 spells., a levelling system, unlockable skills., over 40 secrets to discover and 8 unique bosses. There are four difficulty modes in the game.
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.8%