Games Like Major Mayhem

Mad Bullets, the wackiest shooter is here to put your reflexes and laughing muscles to an intensive test. You can forget about boring stories, complicated controls and irritating tutorials, and jump right into a mind blowing, high-speed action.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 66.3% ★, Shooter 12.3%, Action 7.8%, Casual 5%, Indie 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest experience to Major Mayhem, featuring the same fast-paced, on-rails arcade shooting mechanics set in a humorous Western theme.

Become the ultimate Bounty Hunter in this bullet-fast, third-person Shooting Gallery and save the town of Sunset Bluff from the relentless Quicksilver Guns!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37.1% ★, Action 19.8%, Casual 13.3%, Indie 12.2%, Shooter 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game replicates the classic arcade light-gun style, requiring players to pop out of cover to take down waves of enemies.

Trains with guns on them in the Wild West! Shoot, upgrade, customize, and mount up to defeat brutal outlaws and ruthless businessmen! Tumbleweed Express is a tower, or travel, defense game set in the American West.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 77.7% ★, Action 9.2%, Indie 7.9%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: An on-rails shooter that focuses on quick reactions and target prioritization in a Western setting.

Blue Estate is a black-humoured and corrosive rail shooter, adapted from the critically acclaimed and Eisner Award nominated graphic novel, Blue Estate by Viktor Kalvachev!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 85.2% ★, Action 8.2%, Shooter 5.5%, Arcade 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish and humorous on-rails shooter that mirrors the cover-based arcade gameplay and irreverent tone of the seed game.

Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.

Why similar: Action 31.3%, Casual 21.5%, Indie 19.4%, Adventure 17.7%, Arcade 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the same arcade-style progression and high-score chasing mechanics that define the seed game.

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake is a remade version of the game introduced in 1997 in arcade platform. A classic arcade rail-shooter receives a whole new entourage and gameplay changes to suit modern gaming standards.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 77.5% ★, Shooter 11.5%, Action 8%, Arcade 3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade on-rails shooter that perfectly captures the timing and reflex-based gameplay found in Major Mayhem.

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: Action 35.3%, Shooter 31%, Indie 13.8%, Adventure 6.7%, Arcade 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: While 2D, it perfectly captures the 80s action hero parody and explosive, high-energy gameplay style of Major Mayhem.

Inspired by arcade game experiences, Drive By Hero is an apocalyptic shooter game. Shoot enemies, kill bosses, use new weapons and try to survive in this horrific action game. Alone with your car and your gun, you are not the hero they deserve but the one they need.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 54.2% ★, Action 14.4%, Casual 10.4%, Indie 9.1%, Shooter 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same casual, arcade-action focus with a heavy emphasis on shooting mechanics.

Experience once again the iconic Rail Shooter released for Arcade back in 1987, now reinterpreted in a regular or VR version. The game captures the essence of the original game, immersing you in an action-packed atmosphere reminiscent of the non-stop action films of the 1980s.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 67.1% ★, Shooter 16.5%, Action 12.9%, Arcade 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern revival of the classic arcade on-rails shooter genre that emphasizes rapid-fire action and enemy management.

Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.

Why similar: Action 61.3%, Indie 38.7%

Why You'll Like It: An intense arcade shooter that rewards quick reflexes and precise aiming, much like the core loop of Major Mayhem.

Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.

Why similar: Action 63.5%, Indie 21.2%, Adventure 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-style action game that focuses on overcoming waves of enemies with simple, effective controls.

Squirrel, meet gun. As the neighborhood’s most obnoxious rodent, develop a knack (and a love?) for crime and mayhem in pursuit of golden acorns in this nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer. Fight tooth, claw, and gun to escape a secret underground facility and defeat the Agents.

Why similar: Shooter 60.4%, Action 39.6%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same tongue-in-cheek, over-the-top action humor and third-person shooting chaos.

A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!

Why similar: Action 40.9%, Shooter 40.1%, Indie 19%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired run-and-gun game that captures the same colorful, arcade-action aesthetic.

Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.

Why similar: Action 65.4%, Indie 34.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade shooter that emphasizes simple, addictive mechanics and high-score competition.

Gun Done - it's a timekiller arcade game about brave heroes

Why similar: Casual 53.3%, Indie 46.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quick-draw arcade game that tests your reaction time and precision in a Western setting.

Inspired by classic shooters like Gunstar Heroes, Metal Slug, and Contra, Greedy Guns brings the run-and-gun formula into the 21st Century! Help these greedy mercenaries survive their most epic contract yet. Explore, explode, survive!

Why similar: Action 35.1%, Shooter 23%, Indie 22.1%, Adventure 19.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy action game that emphasizes constant movement and shooting, fitting the arcade spirit.

A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.

Why similar: Shooter 50%, Action 32.5%, Arcade 17.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade shooter that prioritizes constant action and high-score chasing.

ROAD DOOM is an arcade bullet-hell with a cheesy story. On a quest to defeat the four horsemen, blast your way through evil beings with skills of immense power. Unleash your wrath!

Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 24.9%, Indie 23.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shoot-em-up that focuses on quick reflexes and managing incoming enemy fire.

PIXELMAN is a retro styled, action-filled, high-score chaser arcade game, where you control the title character in his mission to rescue the citizens of Pixville from the evil Baron Von Pixel and his contraptions.

Why similar: Action 40.1%, Casual 27.2%, Indie 24.5%, Arcade 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, retro-styled action game that focuses on simple, repetitive, and addictive shooting loops.

Lock and Load! It's time to Kick-Ass. Grab your machine gun, flamethrower, rocket launcher, and grenades. Assault the enemy base and free commandos to join your team while you destroy everything in sight. Make your way through enemy bunkers to rescue your comrades, and kill everyone you encounter!

Why similar: Action 34.5%, Shooter 28.5%, Indie 20.1%, Adventure 16.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down arcade shooter that captures the explosive, action-heavy feel of 80s-inspired games.

Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

Why similar: Shooter 50.4%, Action 25.2%, Arcade 16.8%, Indie 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging arcade shooter that emphasizes rapid target acquisition and reflex-based combat.

A trip to hell. Hordes of demons. Big guns. Insane combat encounters. Pixel art mustaches. It's going to be a long day for Officer John Mustache.

Why similar: Action 54.3%, Indie 24.6%, Adventure 21.1%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, arcade-style shooter that shares the humorous, over-the-top tone of the seed game.

Captain Wayne is an intense, fast-action Retro Shooter about a sailor with a SHOTGUN for an ARM!! With a cartoony, hand-drawn art style and gory gameplay, you'll have to mow down enemies through 8 action-packed locales to take back what's yours. ARE YOU READY TO RAISE ANCHOR?

Why similar: Shooter 53.4%, Action 29.5%, Arcade 17.1%

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

Why similar: Shooter 38.7%, Action 31%, Arcade 11.7%, Casual 11.5%, Indie 7.1%

Play this awesome meme shooter and destroy fictional zombie politics who has ruined the world and safe all money

Why similar: Action 42.9%, Casual 30.1%, Indie 27.1%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, meme-heavy shooter that mirrors the lighthearted and simple gameplay of the seed game.

Prepare for bullet hell action and crazy driving! Your town is on fire, anarchy reigns the streets, aliens rampage in the sky! Grab your gun and join the fun!

Why similar: Action 40.9%, Shooter 28.9%, Casual 11.1%, Indie 9.7%, Arcade 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, arcade-style shooter that shares the 'mayhem' spirit and fast-paced action.

Owinka Shooter throws you into an action packed mad-dash through an evil facility. Get ready to fight for your escape!

Why similar: Action 28.3%, Shooter 26.1%, Casual 16.8%, Adventure 14%, Arcade 9%

Wild Blue Skies reimagines the classic on-rails adventures of the '90s. Join Bowie Stray and the Blue Bombers as they soar through breathtaking skies on a mission to save the world, battling Grimclaw's forces in this action-packed arcade shooter built for newcomers and genre veterans alike!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 71.2% ★, Shooter 12.7%, Action 7.3%, Arcade 4.4%, Adventure 4.3%

Crazy Steam Bros is a classical horizontal shoot'em up inspired by the gameplay of old arcades. Anton and Dupont are brothers, inventors, and a little mad also! With the help of their landlady, Miss Lily, they must defeat the evil Baron and their hordes of moustached soldiers.

Why similar: Action 44%, Casual 29.5%, Indie 26.5%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, arcade-focused shooter that emphasizes simple mechanics and wave-based progression.

Arcade shoot game inspired on 80’s classics with extra features as you progress.

Why similar: Action 41.4%, Casual 26.6%, Indie 25.4%, Arcade 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, space-themed arcade shooter that focuses on pure, reflex-based gameplay.

MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!

Why similar: Shooter 42.1%, Action 25.8%, Arcade 16.4%, Indie 15.8%

From the peace of the Prince stole the Princess! Fight the army of Koschei and save his beloved! Shoot and throw bombs at enemies

Why similar: Action 42.4%, Indie 24.5%, Adventure 21.2%, Casual 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D runner with shooting elements that captures the same casual arcade energy.

Ruzh Delta Z is a frenzied shoot-em-up which draws inspiration from classics such as Gradius, DoDonPachi, and R-Type. Shoot your way through perilous stages and wreck thousands of rogue vessels in your quest to become the ultimate pilot.

Why similar: Action 46.8%, Casual 27.5%, Indie 25.7%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, arcade-style shooter that focuses on quick, bite-sized combat encounters.

A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

Why similar: Action 37.7%, Indie 24.7%, Arcade 21.1%, Casual 16.6%

Unleash total destruction to avenge the little chick! Soar through chaos, weaponize yourself to obliterate physics-based enemies and everything in your path.

Why similar: Shooter 52.9%, Action 32.6%, Indie 7.4%, Adventure 7.1%

Shoot your way through a hostile canyon full of hidden treasures, weapons, obstacles and all kinds of bloodthirsty scum! Colt Canyon is a stylish pixel art shooter with roguelike elements and real-time combat where you save your kidnapped partner from the ruthless bandits.

Why similar: Shooter 51%, Action 31.1%, Indie 17.9%

Sweezy Gunner is an eye melting, brain bending, mouse squeezing 2D Shoot em up. destroy everything in your path, Upgrade the Sweezy Gunner ship. A Large open World! Travel through the lush green fields, frozen tundra and arid desert. Explore the depths of the many dungeons, caves and temples and collect that tasty loot!

Why similar: Action 45.4%, Indie 28.6%, Shooter 26%

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Shooter 48.2%, Action 20.1%, Indie 15.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Adventure 6.6%

Classic arcade nostalgia and modern-indie design collide in this shooting-gallery boss battler! Play as a one-man army in offline solo OR bring a friend in online co-op/versus mode! Supports Mouse AND Lightgun play!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 75.6% ★, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 4.6%, Action 3.8%, Indie 2.5%

As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, but is packed full of extras - new features, new...

Why similar: Shooter 75%, Arcade 25%

Hammer 2 is an action game in the third person where you will incarnate Hammer a hero of modern times! Take your rifle and kill anyone who gets in your way!

Why similar: Action 36.1%, Casual 24.6%, Indie 20.2%, Adventure 19.2%

Zack Zero takes you on an action-packed platform adventure with incredible 3D graphics and the playability and entertainment of classic 2D games. Help Zack Zero save his beloved Marlene, kidnapped by the evil Zulrog in an effort to obtain the powerful substance that will allow him to travel back in time.

Why similar: Action 46.6%, Indie 28.6%, Adventure 24.8%

Crisis Brigade 2 reloaded is about covering, pointing and shooting, fast-paced pure action. Intense shootouts, powerful weapons, challenging levels, fierce enemies... Like the 90's classic arcade machines, but with the immersion that Virtual Reality is capable of.

Why similar: Shooter 37.1%, Action 33.7%, Indie 16.9%, Arcade 12.3%

If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!

Why similar: Shooter 39.6%, Action 31.4%, Arcade 16.9%, Casual 6.5%, Indie 5.7%

Piss bottles. Bats. Bike locks. Face the media-manufactured outrage of braindead mobs in a fully destructible, randomly generated riot zone as you try to get home from court alive after each self-defense trial. Shoot, hack, blast & build walls & turrets vs tricky AI in this brutally intense shooter!

Why similar: Shooter 40.8%, Action 34%, Indie 14.4%, Casual 10.9%

Blaster Shooter GunGuy is a 2D action rage platformer. Similar in nature to games such as IWBTG. But also inspired by Mega Man and Mega Man X.

Why similar: Shooter 37.4%, Action 19.8%, Casual 13.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Adventure 10%

Heavily drawing inspiration from the likes of Zombies Ate My Neighbors, DUMP OF THE DEAD X casts you as a guy who’s just chilling in every man’s safe space — the bathroom.

Why similar: Shooter 61.9%, Action 38.1%

Buenos dias dear Amigo! My name is Taco Carlos and I need your help!Some Gringo, kidnapped my bride right from the wedding! Only you can track them down and bring back my beloved!

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Look down the barrel of a future where all your everyday needs are solved with guns.

Why similar: Shooter 56.7%, On-Rails Shooter 17% ★, Adventure 10.1%, Action 9.8%, Indie 6.4%

Calcium Chaos is a casual Twin-Stick Roguelite that takes you on a journey by train to confront the necromancer and her skeleton army. Get ready to explore a world filled with crazy weapon combinations and unexpected allies as you embark on an epic quest to save the world!

Why similar: Action 37.8%, Casual 30.9%, Adventure 21.2%, Indie 10%

In ION ASSAULT players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! GAMEPLAY WITH A TWIST: By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, ION ASSAULT adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!

Why similar: Action 41.8%, Casual 25.1%, Indie 24.8%, Arcade 8.3%

Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.

Why similar: Action 35.6%, Shooter 20.9%, Arcade 13.8%, Adventure 13%, Casual 10.5%

Simplistic top-down shooter that will put a smile on your face. Fulfill your inner sociopath as you mow down enemies with guns and cars alike, in a bid to pull off the world's largest heist!

Why similar: Indie 76%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 8.8%, Casual 5.9%

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

Why similar: Action 53.5%, Indie 28.1%, Adventure 18.4%

A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

Why similar: Shooter 34.7%, Action 33.1%, Indie 23.6%, Arcade 8.7%

Mars is under attack! An unknown enemy is dropping bombs on the peaceful red planet. It is up to you to fight off the onslaught so the innocent can escape. Run (umm...slide), jump and blast your way to freedom in the arcade-inspired goodness that is Martian Law. Save Mars!

Why similar: Action 38%, Indie 28.3%, Casual 25.7%, Arcade 8%

Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.

Why similar: Action 38.4%, Shooter 27.3%, Indie 21.8%, Arcade 12.5%

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

Why similar: Shooter 40.4%, Action 21.6%, Casual 19.9%, Adventure 18%