- #1 Color Circle
97% matchPositive83% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: XiNFiNiTY Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Color Circle is a very addictive game where you must hit moving colored circles.
Why similar: Action 25.1%, Minimalist 22.3%, Arcade 19.6%, Puzzle 13.9%, Indie 9.2%
- #2 Brute
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: MGFM
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Brute is a challenging arcade shooter with a vibrant, minimalist aesthetic. It's a game about planning, timing and discovery featuring an atmospheric soundtrack and sounds made from analog synthesizers.
Why similar: Minimalist 34.1%, Action 30.9%, Arcade 23%, Indie 11.9%
- #3 Cubic Color
96% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: XiNFiNiTY Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Cubic Color is a game to test and improve your reaction time.
Why similar: Action 25.1%, Minimalist 22.3%, Arcade 19.6%, Puzzle 13.9%, Indie 9.2%
- #4 Genius Calculator
95% matchMixed48% of 46 reviews2018
Dev: XiNFiNiTY Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Genius Calculator is a game that will challenge all your math skills and turn you into a real human calculator.
Why similar: Action 23.6%, Minimalist 23.1%, Arcade 20.2%, Puzzle 14.3%, Indie 8.7%
- #5 Outline
94% matchMostly Negative33% of 21 reviews2018
Dev: XiNFiNiTY Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Outline is a addictive puzzle game where you draw a line hunting for colored dots.
Why similar: Minimalist 22.7%, Action 22.2%, Arcade 19.9%, Puzzle 16.4%, 2D 8.4%
- #6 Grid Wipe
91% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Wuzord
Windows
Grid Wipe is a puzzle game where you clear a grid by adding or subtracting numbers. Each move affects a selected cell and its orthogonal neighbors, requiring careful planning to complete the puzzle.
Why similar: Arcade 32.5%, Minimalist 28%, Puzzle 26.7%, 2D 10.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #7 Gravix
92% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Eugatnom Studios
Windows · Mac
Gravix is a challenging arcade game that will test your agility and puzzle-solving intuition. You must navigate an avatar that is continuously being affected by gravity that you control. Each level will introduce progressively challenging contraptions and deadly obstacles...
Why similar: Action 26.6%, Arcade 26.4%, Puzzle 17.3%, Futuristic 17.2%, 2D 8%
- #8 Block Smash
93% 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 43.5%, Action 32.7%, 2D 14.1%, Indie 6.1%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #9 Smooth Mover
91% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: BlurryBit
Windows · Mac
Move smoothly through a series of rage-inducing levels!
Why similar: Action 38.8%, Arcade 34.7%, Indie 14.2%, 2D 12.3%
- #10 Cubiques
90% matchPositive91% of 32 reviews2018
Dev: Dilmer ValecillosPub: Dilmer Games
Windows · Mac
Cubiques brings you a collection of challenging puzzles with a minimalistic and incredibly beautiful environment. It's a relaxing game, that is loaded with calming music and sounds that engage players through a fun adventure. The main character is a red cube which main objective is to move through all tiles on each level.
Why similar: Action 35.6%, Minimalist 31%, Puzzle 23.4%, Indie 10%
- #11 Score Game 2D
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Subreffiy
Windows
Try and test your luck (literally, no skill involved what so ever) and compete for the World Record
Why similar: Action 30.1%, Arcade 29.3%, Minimalist 28.1%, 2D 10.5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #12 SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad
89% 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 50.6%, Arcade 35.6%, 2D 13.8%
- #13 Scribble Ships
88% 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 48.3%, Arcade 42.9%, Indie 8.9%
- #14 Hot Heat Reset: Chapter 1
86% matchVery Positive91% of 87 reviews2023
Dev: Utkarsh VermaPub: n3r4zzurr0
Windows
A fast-paced maze action game where you play as an unknown speedster hiding under a skull who is in pursuit to recover his stolen lands and is about to deal with a lot of EXPLOSIONS! Get ready to RESET everything!
Why similar: Action 24.3%, Arcade 23.9%, Puzzle 18.8%, Futuristic 15.5%, 2D 8.9%
- #15 BoxesWithGuns
87% 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 47.5%, Arcade 36.6%, Indie 12.3%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #16 Jump Tracks
84% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Bryan Perfetto
Windows
Action! Danger! Coins! What more could you want from a game?! Jump Tracks is a game all about timing and reflexes. Zoom off the tracks, clear each level, and try not to die along the way in this tiny and twitchy arcade tapper. It's harder than it looks! Good luck!
Why similar: Arcade 37.5%, Action 28.9%, Minimalist 27.5%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #17 Walhall
86% 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 46.3%, Arcade 28.5%, Indie 11.2%, 2D 11.1%, Singleplayer 3%
- #18 Geometry Rocket
85% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Holystep Games
Windows
Race against time, defeat the enemy and collect energy. In geometry rocket you need to be fast and accurate if you want to be the best in a battle against yourself.
Why similar: Action 31.2%, Arcade 31.1%, Minimalist 20.9%, 2D 11.2%, Indie 3.8%
- #19 Paint It Black
84% matchVery Positive80% of 66 reviews2018
Dev: Decabry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%
2D puzzle-action game in black and white
Why similar: Action 27.5%, Minimalist 21.8%, Arcade 17.7%, Puzzle 14.5%, Indie 10.1%
- #20 Line/Dash
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 51 reviews2016
Dev: Gamera Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Line/Dash is an Arcade-oriented game that doubles as a procedural player-controlled multimedia sculpture.
Why similar: Action 35.3%, Arcade 30.3%, Indie 19.1%, 2D 11.8%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #21 STOP and MOVE
82% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: NanningsGamesPub: NanningsGames
Windows · Linux
Pay attention and stop at the right time when rolling through the levels!
Why similar: Action 31%, Arcade 30.8%, Minimalist 26.3%, 2D 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #22 Stick and Stack
81% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Cammymoop Games LLC
Windows · Linux
A fresh twist on the familiar block stacking formula where every piece sticks immediately on contact! Master the challenge of arranging tetrominos and strategically growing vines to fill gaps as the pace grows increasingly frantic in this sticky, nature-themed puzzler.
Why similar: Arcade 32.3%, Puzzle 26.1%, Action 24.9%, 2D 11.6%, Indie 3.6%
- #23 Ballz: Farm
82% matchVery Positive83% of 89 reviews2018
Dev: UNIOCS
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Arkanoid game with farm style!
Why similar: Action 29.9%, Minimalist 29.1%, Arcade 27.7%, Indie 10.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #24 Rebound
81% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Omnirift
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Rebound is a physics based reflex arcade game where the player must keep a ball within bounds of the screen, while aiming for the most points and longest time survived possible in a single round. Sounds simple, right?
Why similar: Arcade 43.3%, Action 41.5%, Indie 15.2%
- #25 Flat Galaxy: An Idlemare
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: NOP Games
Windows
Flat Galaxy: An Idlemare is a one-button arcade experience set in a surreal sci-fi training simulation. Precision and strategy are key as you guide a robot through six challenging levels, backed by an original soundtrack with live guitars.
Why similar: Arcade 35.3%, Action 27.9%, Minimalist 22.7%, 2D 11.1%, Singleplayer 3%
- #26 Cloud Bashers DX
79% matchPositive89% of 38 reviews2021
Dev: Shattered Journal Games
Windows · Mac
So, you wanna bash some clouds huh? Go through 10 worlds each with different cloud types and a boss that's out to take you down. Bash them all with your trusty bat and take back the skies!
Why similar: Arcade 44.3%, Action 32.6%, 2D 15.3%, Indie 4.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #27 Glob Dash
79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Spike Studio
Windows
Speedrun to get the best time you can on each stage. Optimize your route to get faster and unlock more skins, but be careful to not punch your monitor out of pure rage.
Why similar: Arcade 31%, Minimalist 30.2%, Action 25.6%, 2D 11.3%, Singleplayer 2%
- #28 Snip It!
78% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: ryshaw
Windows
A 2D Qix-like retro arcade game. Draw lines to capture the canvas and defeat enemies!
Why similar: Arcade 36.1%, Minimalist 28.1%, Action 15.5%, 2D 12.4%, Indie 5.7%
- #29 Attack of the Labyrinth +
80% matchMixed66% of 71 reviews2015
Dev: Timedrop Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The forces of evil have invaded the land. A labyrinth of evil has appeared in the kingdom and legions of monsters are pouring out of its vile depths. The king has called upon a small party of heroes, the Champions of Virtue, to vanquish the demon within and free the land from a grim fate!
Why similar: Action 42.8%, Arcade 41.5%, Indie 15.7%
- #30 Laser Hell
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: VixenPub: Medieval Vixens
Windows
A fast-paced and minimalist game where you aim to live as long as you can, to climb higher on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Action 31.8%, Arcade 30.9%, Minimalist 21.4%, 2D 10.1%, Indie 3.8%
- #31 Radium Lux
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas JaeckelPub: Develobster
Windows
Radium Lux is a physics-based skill game with puzzle elements. The sphere that the player must navigate to the target is attracted by two tractor beams and gravity. Using these three forces from different directions enables the player to maneuver the sphere very organically through the level.
Why similar: Action 29.2%, Arcade 27.8%, Puzzle 18.1%, Minimalist 12.7%, 2D 7.5%
- #32 Chico's Rebound
74% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Daikon Games, LLC
Windows · Linux
Break blocks, grab powerups, solve puzzles, and beat bosses! When a mysterious tower appears in the forest, Chico the Chipmunk and his new friend Beeatrice decide to go exploring. Master skill-based block breaking challenges, as well as environmental puzzles and exploration!
Why similar: Action 32%, Puzzle 22.9%, Futuristic 18.5%, Arcade 13.1%, 2D 11.7%
- #33 Project Crimson
76% matchPositive89% of 44 reviews2020
Dev: Destin Piagentini
Windows
Project Crimson is a 2D action-arcade clicker where your movement is restricted to a straight line in front of you. Use objects to manipulate your movement and, with some luck and good timing, fly through 75 levels of fun and satisfying challenges. No advertisements, no microtransactions.
Why similar: Action 26.5%, Arcade 25%, Minimalist 19%, Puzzle 18.9%, 2D 6.9%
- #34 Abscond
77% matchMixed62% of 55 reviews2017
Dev: XiNFiNiTY Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Avoiding all obstacles and collect points before they are destroyed. Watch out for projectiles and enemies stalking you! Will you the #1 highscore on leaderboard against your friends?
Why similar: Action 29.3%, Minimalist 24.8%, Arcade 24%, Indie 10.7%, 2D 8.5%
- #35 Time Barbarian Extreme!!
75% 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 61.2%, Arcade 38.8%
- #36 Sack of Bots
73% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Martijn Folmer
Windows
Drift with your car around a horde of bots and blast them away. Havoc, decimation and annihilation as you slide, crash and crunch through the opposition in this simple arcade shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Action 36.6%, Arcade 34.2%, Indie 13.4%, 2D 12.2%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #37 Путин против Инопланетян: Extended Cut (CyberPutin 2033)
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Versus Studio
Windows
Tyrant or savior? It will all depend on your choice!
Why similar: Action 31.2%, Arcade 30%, Futuristic 23.6%, 2D 9.8%, Indie 3.6%
- #38 STAX
73% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Moda Code Games
Windows · Mac
STAX is a colourful, fast-paced tile matching puzzle game inspired by an arcade classic. Better than ever and brought up to date for modern machines and audiences with killer music and gameplay. STAX. It's even fun to say.
Why similar: Action 40.7%, Arcade 26.7%, Puzzle 18.9%, Indie 13.7%
- #39 The Ancient Art of Staying Alive
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Dave SeamanPub: Team Disaster
Windows
An arcade game in which the only goal is to stay alive by making your enemies crash into each other rather than you... which gets difficult as you can have hundreds of enemies homing in on you simultaneously!!
Why similar: Action 37.3%, Minimalist 28.3%, Arcade 24.8%, 2D 9.6%
- #40 Scrollonoid
72% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Vadjra
Windows
Scrollonid it's a 2D symbiosis of arkanoid and scroll shooter game.
Why similar: Action 50.8%, Arcade 31.2%, Indie 18%
- #41 The Blocks Shoot At You
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: seudo nimm
Windows
Break blocks and get shot at in this chaotic cross of bullet hell and brick breaker. Bounce a ball and dodge projectile patterns that spawn whenever you break a block, while controlling the ball and using abilities to clear levels.
Why similar: Arcade 31.2%, Minimalist 29.6%, Action 28%, 2D 9.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #42 Alienzix
72% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Xero TR-MMXZPub: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Oldschool 2Д-shooter of the Windows 2000 epoch, controlled by mouse. 2-player local cooperative mode with several difficulty levels.
Why similar: Action 45.5%, Arcade 25.7%, Indie 16.2%, 2D 10%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #43 DIRTYBLOCK
70% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Cow Games
Windows
In DIRTYBLOCK, the user needs to control a small platform. It moves across the entire lower part of the game space. The platform needs to constantly hit the ball to prevent it from falling. The main purpose of the application is to destroy all the bricks.
Why similar: Arcade 30.3%, Minimalist 27.1%, Puzzle 23.9%, 2D 11.2%, Indie 6%
- #44 Stickman Destruction 2
73% matchMostly Negative32% of 37 reviews2017
Dev: Starodymov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Stickman Destruction 2 is back! new levels, more vehicules, always fun to crash those stickmans ! Get all achievements and unlock all levels and vehicules in this physic and minimalist based game!
Why similar: Action 30.4%, Minimalist 24.7%, Arcade 23.8%, Indie 10.2%, 2D 8.4%
- #45 Doomed Brigade
69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Devs Brigade
Windows
Doomed Brigade is a survival game where you pilot a spaceship, battling hordes of enemies from three different alien races. Level up during each game, unlocking upgrades, modules, and diverse ammunition to equip yourself and crush your foes.
Why similar: Arcade 44.1%, Action 33.8%, 2D 14.7%, Indie 4.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #46 Time Killers: CatchOut
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Space Fractal
Windows
CatchOut is a simple “Ball & Paddle” game, but without the paddle. Instead you move the bricks to catch the ball.
Why similar: Action 25.8%, Minimalist 25.3%, Arcade 22.2%, Puzzle 15.7%, 2D 8.6%
- #47 BLOCK-CRACKER
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: DaveDaDevPub: Garrison Bros.
Windows
A Simple Game That Does What It Does.
Why similar: Arcade 32.2%, Minimalist 24.8%, Action 22.8%, 2D 11.5%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #48 SnOut
68% matchVery Positive91% of 209 reviews2021
Dev: Aarjvark
Windows
Compete for the top score in this combination of two classic arcade games!
Why similar: Arcade 47.3%, Action 30.5%, 2D 15.1%, Indie 4.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #49 Radium 2
70% matchPositive97% of 31 reviews2017
Dev: Develobster
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Ra² is a physics based skill game with puzzle elements, inspired by the smallest elementary particles of our universe.
Why similar: Action 30.2%, Minimalist 24.7%, Arcade 18.6%, Puzzle 13.1%, Indie 11.4%
- #50 Hot Heat Reset
68% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Utkarsh VermaPub: n3r4zzurr0
Windows
A fast-paced maze action game where you play as an unknown speedster hiding under a skull who is in pursuit to recover his stolen lands and is about to deal with a lot of EXPLOSIONS! Get ready to RESET everything!
Why similar: Arcade 26.6%, Puzzle 19.4%, Futuristic 18.3%, Action 18.3%, 2D 9.9%
- #51 Avoid - Sensory Overload
69% matchVery Positive86% of 224 reviews2014
Dev: 48h StudioPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Avoid is a fast-paced arcade game that will test your reflexes!
Why similar: Action 57.5%, Arcade 25.4%, Indie 17.1%
- #52 Stickman Jetpack
70% matchMixed63% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Starodymov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 13%
Stickman Jetpack! fly and survive to unlock all the levels achievements in this physic based game!
Why similar: Action 29.3%, Minimalist 25.1%, Arcade 24%, Indie 9.9%, 2D 9.3%
- #53 o---o
66% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Cannibal Capybaras
Windows
An arcade game styled after classic titles of the first generation of consoles. Gameplay set in the cybernetic sphere, accompanied by electronic music matching the game's visuals.
Why similar: Action 30.5%, Arcade 30%, Futuristic 24%, 2D 10.2%, Indie 3.6%
- #54 Drones
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Sharksauce
Windows
Blast your way through hordes of enemies in the progressive wave mode to defeat the overseer, or test your skills with the endless survival mode to become the greatest warrior on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Action 52.8%, Arcade 27.9%, Indie 19.4%
- #55 Project Mirror
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Dogsnake Games
Windows · Linux
Welcome to Project Mirror, a mind-bending action puzzle game. Take control of both yourself and your mirror image as you strive to solve increasingly difficult puzzles that will test your cunning, intellect and skill. Putting your reflection in harm's way could lead to failure...
Why similar: Arcade 25.4%, Action 23.1%, Puzzle 22%, Minimalist 18.7%, 2D 7.5%
- #56 Pete's World
63% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Serious Penguin Studios Inc.
Windows
Pete the Penguin woke up and found himself in a mysterious and dangerous world. Help him navigate this challenging world by avoiding obstacles like shooting projectiles, spawning rain clouds and more while gaining points by collecting flowers.
Why similar: Arcade 45.6%, Action 32.2%, 2D 15%, Indie 4.8%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #57 Blipz
66% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: TheDollarGameStore
Windows
Blipz is a unique and addictive arcade puzzler that serves as a tribute to the main design mechanic of Tetris, creating order from chaos.
Why similar: Arcade 22.9%, Minimalist 21.1%, Action 16.2%, Puzzle 15.8%, Futuristic 15.2%