- #1 Launch Break
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BadRez Games
Windows
Launch Break is a fast-paced 4-player local party game, where you must fight over a single chance to escape a crash-imminent spaceship!Challenge your friends with all your arsenal, perks and the ability to shape the battleground to your advantage.
Why similar: Action 30.9%, Indie 23.7%, Fast-Paced 19.6%, Local Multiplayer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #2 Jazz Lightning : Castle Dungeons
96% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Kappa Bits Games
Windows
A single player pixel 2D action platformer where you need to find your way through lethal castle dungeons and obtain their mythical gems.
Why similar: Action 34.7%, Fast-Paced 29.1%, Indie 26.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #3 Stabby Cats
95% matchMixed67% of 43 reviews2020
Dev: Mad Hose Games
Windows
Fighting your fellow kitties with your incredible agility and arsenal of sharp weaponry in this 2D action game! Toss knives, climb around mansions, and stab your friends to see who will be rewarded the coveted golden yarn!
Why similar: Action 43.4%, Indie 32.9%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Funny 3.5%
- #4 9001
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Daniel Petersen
Windows · Linux
The year is 9001. Humanity has spread across the stars. While the masses suffer in absolute poverty, the wealthy elite use their incredible resources to genetically engineer themselves into something more than mere mortals. The galaxy is now ruled by these tyrants. Can you defeat them?
Why similar: Action 38.3%, Fast-Paced 32.2%, Indie 29.5%
- #5 Ballistic Craft
93% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Palladium SoftPub: GameTomo Co., Ltd.
Windows
A bullet hell of your own making! Play the game where strategy and creativity meet - duel rival wizards in real time battle arenas with custom shot crafting to win the League of Crafters!
Why similar: Action 43.1%, Indie 32.7%, Local Multiplayer 14.2%, Competitive 10.1% ★
- #6 DiscStorm
94% matchPositive88% of 32 reviews2015
Dev: XMPT Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fast-paced and furious arena combat, where split-second reactions are essential to dodge flying discs as they ricochet around at breakneck speed. Brave formidable single player adventures or meet up with your friends and challenge them to intense local multiplayer battles.
Why similar: Action 43.5%, Indie 33.5%, Local Multiplayer 23.1%
- #7 Snake
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: Romans I XVI Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play the classic that transcends generations.
Why similar: Action 36.2%, Fast-Paced 33.1%, Indie 27.9%, 2D 2.8%
- #8 Paparazzi
94% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2015
Dev: Pringo Dingo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Catch the celebrity.Avoid the paparazzi.Paparazzi is a local multiplayer game of cat-and-mouse. The celebrity runs, dashes, and hides while the paparazzi tries to take constant photos of them. It's a simple yet competitive arcade-action game with a Where's Waldo feel.
Why similar: Indie 35.8%, Action 31.5%, Local Multiplayer 26.3%, Funny 6.3%
- #9 Warp Factor
91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Jack Gloyens
Windows · Mac
Get ready to jump to lightspeed in Warp Factor; a fast-paced, sci-fi, block breaking, arcade action game! Compete on global leaderboards in single player or battle friends in online and local multiplayer. Good luck, Captain!
Why similar: Action 38.3%, Indie 29.4%, Fast-Paced 17.8%, Local Multiplayer 13.2%, 2D 1.4%
- #10 Baron: Fur Is Gonna Fly
90% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: DM Games Pty LtdPub: DM Games Pty Ltd,
Windows
Thrilling aerial battles for up to 8 pilots in this local multiplayer action game. Choose a pilot, and let the battle begin. But wait! Your pilots are animals, and their biplanes are loaded with unusual weapons: flamethrowers, stinky fish, and more!
Why similar: Action 33.8%, Indie 29.4%, Local Multiplayer 18.5%, Fast-Paced 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%
- #11 Boom Stick
89% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Fortyate
Windows
Boom Stick is a Fast-Paced Shooter with projectile based combat. Inspired by many of the Old School Shooters but with some new Ideas.
Why similar: Action 44.9%, Indie 34.6%, Fast-Paced 20.5%
- #12 Fly Punch Boom: First Impact!
87% matchVery Positive90% of 570 reviews2020
Dev: Jollypunch Games
Windows
The DEMO for the WILDEST ANIME FIGHT, Fly Punch Boom! Fly super fast, smash your friends through skyscrapers and break the planet with one punch! Up to 4 players local & online. Now with workshop for INFINITE CHARACTERS!
Why similar: Action 38.3%, Indie 29%, Fast-Paced 9.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, Competitive 6.1% ★
- #13 Entertainment Hero 2
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Windzen
Windows
Training's Over, Hero! Conquer Eleven Stages Full of Unique Enemies and Obstacles! Confront All Nine Exciting Boss Battles Leading to the Final Boss! Find Secret Power-Ups and Additional Weapons to Help You on Your Way!
Why similar: Action 38.3%, Fast-Paced 32.2%, Indie 29.5%
- #14 Gravity Wars
88% matchMixed56% of 296 reviews2018
Dev: Black Potion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gravity Wars is an hardcore 90s Arcade local multiplayer game where you have to avoid waves of geometry entities.
Why similar: Action 30.2%, Fast-Paced 24.9%, Indie 22.7%, Local Multiplayer 22.2%
- #15 Hoco Poco
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Hoco Poco is a harry potter duel style free-4-all local multiplayer.
Why similar: Action 48.8%, Indie 37%, Local Multiplayer 14.2%
- #16 The United SPACE of America
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Fractured Earth
Windows
The United SPACE of America is a high action, arcade style, run-n-gun bullet hell, twin stick shooter that allows you to absorb enemy bullets with your Proton Sabre while you blast through countless enemies with your shoulder cannon. It takes a bit of hectic coordination. Can you master it?
Why similar: Action 47.8%, Indie 36.8%, Fast-Paced 15.4%
- #17 Last Wings
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vertice Games
Windows
Last Wings is a multiplayer focused dynamic dogfight game! Your objective is to destroy enemy aircraft and defenses in a 2D environment. Build your team either with or against your friends to have a winning strategy in every game mode!
Why similar: Action 37.3%, Local Multiplayer 25.3%, Indie 19.4%, Competitive 18% ★
- #18 Chronac: Escape
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Chronac Software
Windows
CHRONAC! The roguelike action game where you shoot, slash, blast your way out the facility that created you. Gain powerful upgrades, face unforgiving enemies. Together.
Why similar: Action 33%, Indie 25.4%, Fast-Paced 16.7%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%, Competitive 8.8% ★
- #19 God's Challenge
84% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Holomia
Windows
In the role of an ancient God who has been stripped of his power, along with the two swords of darkness and light, the player must be very agile and skillful to be able to overcome all challenges, to once again regain the power of a God
Why similar: Action 50.1%, Indie 38.2%, Fast-Paced 11.6%
- #20 ChargeShot
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 97 reviews2015
Dev: Cowboy Color
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Shoot, reflect, and jetpack your way through ChargeShot -- a local-multiplayer, space-bounty-hunter, deathmatch game with a focus on fast-paced, twitch gameplay. Prove to your friends that you are the greatest warrior in the galaxy. No friends? No problem.
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 38.4%, Action 34.8%, Indie 26.8%
- #21 Sharpshooter Plus
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: yyrGames
Windows
Put down those 40-hour narratives and walking simulators! Your coordination, reaction time, and other skills you developed playing fast-paced shooting games years ago are about to be tested! Sharpshooter Plus is here...can you keep up?
Why similar: Action 47.3%, Indie 36.4%, Fast-Paced 15.2%, 2D 1.2%
- #22 Gentlemen!
86% matchMixed41% of 141 reviews2013
Dev: Lucky FramePub: Blazing Griffin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Local multiplayer! Play your friends. Crush their dreams. Smell their fear. Destroy them with a thousand pigeons.
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 39.5%, Action 33.2%, Indie 27.4%
- #23 B.C.E.
83% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Drop Games
Windows
Before Common Era (B.C.E.) is a top-down multiplayer action game set in the Stone Age. Brandish prehistoric weapons and face off against your enemies across a variety of prehistoric environments. Smash, sock, and skewer your way to the top of the food chain in B.C.E.!
Why similar: Action 41.6%, Indie 31%, Local Multiplayer 27.3%
- #24 iota
77% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: Ronald DeStefanoPub: itb interactive LLC
Windows
are you ready for a challenge? iota is a hardcore, precision platformer with one important difference: there is no jump button. instead, you will bounce up and down, left and right as you struggle over and over again to reach the next trial. do you have what it takes? can you beat iota?
Why similar: Action 44.3%, Indie 34.5%, Fast-Paced 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, 2D 1.2%
- #25 Robot Fight
82% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Nightninja
Windows
Robot Fight is what it looks like. A simple, funny "board game". Fast play with 1-2 minutes per round. The realy play with friends game. The feeling of life, when we laugh together about ourselves and our friends. Of course, it is spiced with the words "how can you be have a such of luck".
Why similar: Action 39.4%, Indie 30.3%, Local Multiplayer 24.5%, Funny 5.9%
- #26 Shinobi Bad Buddies
79% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: Corbak Games
Windows
Shinobi Bad Buddies will reveal the mischievous ninja in you, as you make your way through the story and the co-op missions or challenge your friends into a local battle!
Why similar: Action 23.1%, Fast-Paced 19.2%, Local Multiplayer 17.8%, Indie 16.7%, Competitive 10.2% ★
- #27 88 Heroes
81% matchVery Positive82% of 91 reviews2017
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Rising Star Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Prepare to infiltrate Dr. H8’s lair with the help of the strangest, dumbest and most pointless superheroes ever – the 88 Heroes!
Why similar: Action 49.4%, Indie 36%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%
- #28 BATTLLOON - バトルーン
78% matchMixed64% of 28 reviews2019
Dev: NamaTakahashiPub: PLAYISM
Windows
BATTLLOON is a cute and casual PvP action game which pits you against your friends in a battle of bouncing balloons! Plays up to 4 players!
Why similar: Indie 29%, Action 27.4%, Local Multiplayer 24%, Competitive 17.1% ★, 2D 2.5%
- #29 Bigwig Flint
77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Kanselsprot Entertainment
Windows
Bigwig Flint is a challenging, thrilling, and hilarious top down shooter. A soulfully crafted game with emphasis on perfect classic retro gameplay. Waldemar, the circumcised square, must fight against Bigwig Flint and his many allies. At stake is not only the Universe, but also your sanity.
Why similar: Action 50.9%, Indie 39.1%, Fast-Paced 8.5%, Funny 1.5%
- #30 Intrusion Protocol
79% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Somber Dawn Studios
Windows · Linux
Intrusion Protocol is a classic challenging retro 2-D platformer. Play as a computer virus tasked with infiltrating an enemy network to retrieve mission-critical data. As you find the data you will uncover a story that reveals the secrets of your mysterious purpose.
Why similar: Action 31.9%, Indie 25.4%, Fast-Paced 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, 2D 2%
- #31 Treasure Stack
76% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: PIXELAKES LLC
Windows
Catering to solo and multiplayer puzzle fans, Treasure Stack features a wide variety of modes, whether you're testing your skills in Challenge Mode, partying up with friends in 4-Player Local Versus, or taking on the rest of the world in Online Versus.
Why similar: Action 39%, Local Multiplayer 31%, Indie 30%
- #32 Battlesloths 2025: The Great Pizza Wars
78% matchVery Positive82% of 88 reviews2017
Dev: Invisible Collective
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Sloths. Pizza. Chaos. Battlesloths 2025: The Great Pizza Wars is the fast-paced multiplayer competitive twin-stick shooter of your slothy dreams & the sequel to Battlesloths. Compete with up to four human players or AI sloths. Use a myriad of weaponry to destroy your enemies in a quest to... EAT. ALL. PIZZA!
Why similar: Action 24.9%, Fast-Paced 23.6%, Indie 19.2%, Local Multiplayer 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #33 GRAY GROFA
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TPM.CO SOFT WORKS
Windows
GRAY GROFA is an unparalleled side-scrolling shooter puzzle game developed for the 8-bit MSX computer. 2 years have been spent hand-tuning the game's visuals, movements and puzzles in a tireless pursuit for aesthetic perfection.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #34 Ninjapple
75% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Gamebringer
Windows
Ninjapple is a crazy 2D platformer in which you need to collect the five elemental medalions to bring peace back to the world ! Take part in this adventure throughout many levels !
Why similar: Action 51.1%, Indie 39.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%
- #35 Really Trash Game
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 34 reviews2020
Dev: VGStudioPub: KuKo
Windows
The Mafia wages war on you! Cut your way through cohorts of gangs and dirty cops in this bloody battle. Grab the guns, use the med kits to heal your wounds, and try to survive.
Why similar: Action 45.2%, Indie 34.2%, Fast-Paced 20.6%
- #36 DECEIVER
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Helvetica Scenario
Windows · Mac · Linux
Launch your spider drone at walls, ceilings, and enemy heads in this indie multiplayer shooter where "move" and "attack" are synonymous.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #37 Underdog Arena
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Björn Fredberger
Windows
A pretty simple action game with a twist; the worse you do, the stronger your character becomes. Grab a friend!
Why similar: Action 47.4%, Indie 36.5%, Local Multiplayer 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #38 Tekling 2: Overdrive
73% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: nP StudiosPub: nonPareil Institute
Windows
Suit up and Boot up! Tekling is back in an all new adventure as you battle your way to defeat robots from taking over the world! Wear new suits and use new abilities to stop the robot uprising once and for all!
Why similar: Action 51.1%, Indie 39.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, 2D 2%
- #39 Hardcore Weapon Challenge - FPS Action
76% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: Gamungu
Windows
Hardcore Weapon Challenge is an ultimate weapon challenge game as you can understand from the title.
Why similar: Action 38.3%, Fast-Paced 32.2%, Indie 29.5%
- #40 The Outlaw, The Drunk, & The Whore
75% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: DXF Games
Windows
When three unscrupulous jerks meet an early demise, only the devil himself can give 'em another shot at that federal gold! Contains cussin' and such
Why similar: Action 45.8%, Indie 35.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%
- #41 Square Fast
71% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Maksim Chugunov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Square Fast is a fast-paced hardcore rhythm arcade with chiptune soundtrack by Balloonbear, where you have to defeat different enemies using only 2 buttons.It focuses on putting player into "flow state", where you don't think and only rely on your reflexes to do the job.
Why similar: Action 33.9%, Fast-Paced 28.4%, Indie 26.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%
- #42 FatCat with Hat - Reload the Powergun
72% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Mathias Neubert
Windows
FatCat's life is relaxed. But one day his great love Mrs.Cat is kidnapped by the nasty FatDog. FatCat immediately sets out to save his beloved, but the cunning FatDog is prepared. He sends his henchmen to take out the unloved adversary.
Why similar: Action 53.7%, Indie 40.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #43 XENOCAVE
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BLUE LED
Windows
XENOCAVE is a retro-styled, scrolling platformer that elevates the genre with a unique fusion of ability and fine-tuned mechanics inspired by the classics. Specifically, imagine an amalgam of Mario's fluid controls, the double-jump and rapid-fire of Ghosts 'n Goblins, and the themes of Crystal Caves.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #44 Sine Wave City
71% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Jajmu
Windows
Arcade action -- control the phase and frequency of your sine wave shield to defend the city from incoming lasers.
Why similar: Action 61.9%, Fast-Paced 28.7%, Indie 9.4%
- #45 Kyber Knights
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Portaalin Pojat Oy
Windows
A multiplayer VR game by an Arcade for Arcades. Kyber Knights is a fun and easy multiplayer game developed exclusively for VR Arcades. Simple controls and an easy to control Operator View make this fast paced shooter a great choice for Arcades. CURRENTLY ONLY IN LAN.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #46 World In Danger
73% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: ColtGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
World In Danger is a top-down action shooting game with stealth elements. Embark on missions across the globe, taking out groups of enemies, rescuing hostages, disarming bombs. Face the unique boss fights the player encounters as the story unravels in this over the top action extravaganza.
Why similar: Action 47.1%, Indie 37.9%, Pixel Graphics 15%
- #47 Battery Jam
70% matchPositive80% of 30 reviews2018
Dev: Halseo
Windows
Use the boombox to smash your opponents, capture their tiles and dominate the arena! Take on your friends in Battery Jam, a local multiplayer game of competitive territorial mayhem!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23%, Action 20.4%, Local Multiplayer 20.2%, Indie 15%, Competitive 12.1% ★
- #48 Midnight Grub Session
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Crumb Goblin Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get down with the thiccness
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #49 Vintage Year
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 105 reviews2015
Dev: Nooner Bear Studio LLCPub: Clique Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Explore the dark underbelly of a massive wine cellar contested with cult bandits, traps, and paranormal bosses. Select from an array of different characters with unique abilities, and opportunities for customization.
Why similar: Action 38.8%, Fast-Paced 32.9%, Indie 28.3%
- #50 CANDLE UNDER WATER
68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: polytanQ
Windows
Light a yellow candle by controlling the water level! Easy action puzzle.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #51 Pooper Scooper
71% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Sike Studios
Windows
A local multiplayer hide-and-seek style game of Dog vs. Humans. Goofy, fast paced game play focused on casual competition.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.3%, Action 22.6%, Local Multiplayer 18%, Indie 16.6%, Competitive 14% ★
- #52 BeeBeeQ
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Popup Asylum
Windows
BeeBeeQ is an asymmetric local multiplayer game where one VR player controls a Chef while up to four xbox controller players control Bees. Armed with a spatula and a fly swat the VR chef player has to try cook while the bees steal food, sting and generally harass him.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #53 SHNIPERS
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Brenden CameronPub: Brenden Cameron Games
Windows · Mac
SHNIPERS is a combat platformer where up to 4 players fire bullets that bounce off of everything! A game of "bullet-hell pong" where your shots are as much a danger to you as they are to your enemies.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #54 Super Flippin' Phones
70% matchPositive82% of 34 reviews2016
Dev: BlauwPrint
Windows
In Super Flippin' Phones, you flip phones out of people's hands to warn them about an impending disaster. Unfortunately, no one in the mall is listening to you because they're too busy with their phones. While slapping away phones you evade cops, save humanity and unlock new officers, floors and outfits!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 35.3%, Action 29.2%, Indie 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Funny 6.9%
- #55 Escape Lizards
69% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Egodystonic StudiosPub: Independent
Windows
Escape Lizards is simple: Tilt the platforms to roll your lizard egg from the start point to the finishing bell at the end of the level. However, things are never as simple as they seem...
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #56 Saint George | The Tree Of Secrets
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Obscure Cloud
Windows
Embark on a new breed of medieval-fantasy arcade plaformer and explore extensive worlds packed with loots, creatures and humongous boss
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #57 Catch a Lover
70% matchMixed56% of 404 reviews2017
Dev: Toxic Dog
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Catch a Lover - a multiplayer game for 2-4 players in which one plays the role of the husband, who needs to catch wife's lover. Lover at the same time, should do everything to find a way out of the house.
Why similar: Action 36.9%, Local Multiplayer 29.6%, Indie 26%, Funny 7.6%
- #58 The Pit
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zero KnowledgePub: Zero Knwoledge
Windows
The Pit is a platform game with touches of action and puzzles, which will force you to understand and know how to use all the skills you have.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%