- #1 Mini Island: Winter
97% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mini Island: Winter is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 13.9%, Casual 11.9%, Arcade 11.2%
- #2 Mini Island: Summer
96% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mini Island: Summer is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.4%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 16.9%, Casual 14.3%, Nature 8%
- #3 Mixx Island: Remix
96% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mixx Island: Remix is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.5%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 16.7%, Casual 14.2%, Nature 7.8%
- #4 Rain Island: Orange
95% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Rain Island: Orange is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.3%, Shooter 18%, Action 16.8%, Casual 14.3%, Nature 8%
- #5 Mini Island: Spring
94% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mini Island: Spring is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.3%, Shooter 18%, Action 16.8%, Casual 14.2%, Nature 8%
- #6 Mixx Island
94% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mixx Island is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.5%, Shooter 17.7%, Action 17%, Casual 14.4%, Nature 8%
- #7 Star Island
93% matchPositive98% of 46 reviews2020
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Star Island is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, Shooter 18.2%, Action 17%, Casual 14.7%, Nature 8.4%
- #8 Mini Island: Aroma
92% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mini Island: Aroma is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Shooter 20.6%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 15.3%, Casual 11%, Nature 8.9%
- #9 ACCELERATE ZONE
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: mdkgames
Windows
FULL-THROTTLE STG "ACCELERATE ZONE". This is an action shooting game where the faster you go, the better your strategy. It's okay to take your time and go at your own pace.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.4%, Shooter 17.7%, Action 17.6%, Arcade 17.1%, Casual 13.9%
- #10 Cyberoque
90% matchMixed50% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: DnovelPub: SA Industry
Windows
The game takes place in 2215. Suddenly terrible news has come from the outskirts of the solar system: our civilization was attacked by the alien armies. A terrible war begins, humanity is surrounded, enemy space ships press the earth's army.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.8%, Action 21.3%, Casual 19.5%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 11.2%
- #11 Mini Island: Autumn
89% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mini Island: Autumn is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 10.8%, Casual 9.6%
- #12 Black Magic Gamebox
91% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Elemental Studios
Windows
The Black Magic Gamebox is a collection of games featuring The Arcade game: They Came From Earth...Again; the Sports game: Bending Battles; and The RPG Party Game: Mages and Monsters
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, Casual 17.5%, Magic 15.8%, Action 15.8%, Arcade 9%
- #13 Attack of the Mechadonk - The ultimate donkey
88% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Mechadonk Media
Windows
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.3%, Shooter 19%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 16.1%, Casual 15.5%
- #14 Shikhondo: Blue Pieta
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.8%, Action 15.4%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Casual 12.7%
- #15 Mini Star Survivor
87% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Collect stars and use them wisely to become stronger. Use each character's personality to establish a growth strategy. And survive and escape for 5 or 10 days.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.8%, Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 11.2%, Casual 9.9%
- #16 HyperFlight
86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Jamie SloopPub: Joe Taylor
Windows
In this arcade-style space shooter, grab star fragments, powerups, and fuel drums as you fly through space dodging asteroids and trying to get a high score.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19%, Shooter 18.4%, Action 18.2%, Arcade 15.9%, Casual 15.3%
- #17 Veggie Menace
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
After a failed spell during a vegetable contest in the Middle Ages, the vegetables come to life and try to invade the civilization. A little witch with her magic powers will need to fight against this invasion.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.6%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 8.3%, Nature 7.7%
- #18 Skies Above
83% matchPositive97% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: HungryDingo
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced, action-packed pixel art game, where you have to help a Leviathan to reach space by defending it from an endless robot army.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 14.2%, Casual 11.6%, Colorful 8.7%
- #19 Pirates vs monkeys
85% match9 user reviews11% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Phoenixxx Games
Windows
In the game you have to control a combat cannon and launch various projectiles at the fortified positions of monkeys
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.3%, Arcade 20.6%, Casual 14.9%, Cartoon 13.3%, Cute 7.5%
- #20 Jardinains!
84% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Magic Chopstick Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The world's favorite brick-breaking, 'nain-bouncing game is back!
Why similar: Arcade 27.7%, Casual 22.1%, Action 20.4%, Cute 11.3%, 2D 8.3%
- #21 Fantastic Petty
82% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: 羽良麻セルフPub: README Ltd.
Windows
An adorable, fantastic, poppy, and slightly bizarre 2D side-scrolling shooter game! Conquer all 5 stages in order to bring back spring to the island of Esideci!
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.3%, Shooter 23.5%, Action 20.5%, Cute 8.5%, Colorful 6.3%
- #22 The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis
82% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Minimum Wage MediaPub: holo Indie
Windows
The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.
Why similar: Shooter 21.2%, Casual 20%, Action 19.8%, Arcade 18.5%, Magic 8.9%
- #23 Electrodash
86% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: EODE studio
Windows
Electrodash is a die & retry where you play as a cube that must reach the finish line by bouncing off walls strewn with obstacles.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.5%, Arcade 17.6%, Casual 17.1%, Action 15.9%, Colorful 6%
- #24 CrapShoot
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: nazenaninadesico
Windows
Kick the crap out of them! Side-scrolling bullet-hell shooter.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.2%, Shooter 26.9%, Action 24.3%, 2D 6.9%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #25 Day Island
81% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Day Island is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty.
Why similar: Shooter 26.7%, Nature 18.6%, Action 16.8%, Casual 13.7%, Cute 11.5%
- #26 It's Hard To Be A Support
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Torcular
Windows
It's Hard To Be A Support is a captivating 2D action game. Your sacred mission is to guide a team of four brave warriors through treacherous lands, using your celestial powers to heal their wounds, enhance their abilities, and purge sinister curses that threaten their survival
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.5%, Action 16.2%, Arcade 15.7%, Casual 11.8%, Nature 8.4%
- #27 Wall Force
80% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2021
Dev: Miha Prezelj
Windows
Wall Force is a multiplayer sidescroller shooter that combines sidescroller shooting with vehicles and a destructible environment on a single battlefield. It provides a fun gunplay experience along with extensive weapon customization and building fortification.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.2%, Action 25.3%, Casual 23.2%, Shooter 19.6%, Indie 5.7%
- #28 Maru Expedition: We can fly
76% matchVery Positive95% of 185 reviews2025
Dev: MoldGamesPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Catch falling allies and dominate the battlefield! Control your flying platform to catch characters and auto-attack enemies. Build your team, link skills, and shape your own strategy in this evolving arcade action game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 17.5%, Casual 16.1%, Magic 8.2%
- #29 Chefcito Asesino
78% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Loquendero Dev
Windows
In this game, we embody an extremely angry rat that must defend itself from sewer monsters to survive. We have plenty of weapons available to achieve this.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34%, Shooter 27.6%, Action 25.5%, 2D 6.8%, Combat 5.1%
- #30 Rainbow Unicorn Dash
74% matchVery Positive100% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Bird Bath Games
Windows
Collect your unicorn shoes to dash through enemies, gather hearts, unlock fun abilities, and climb the leaderboards!
Why similar: Action 24.9%, Arcade 21.7%, Casual 21.4%, Colorful 9.1%, Cute 8.3%
- #31 Ferret Quest
75% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: AioPub: Aiocane
Windows
Ferret Quest is a charming hand-drawn action game where a brave little ferret hurls acorns at masked woodland foes. Battle through challenging levels, uncover the mystery behind the masks, and take on a climactic boss fight in this adorable forest adventure!
Why similar: Action 18.8%, Cartoon 18.7%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.1%
- #32 Don't Fall Asleep
77% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: BOOMERANG
Windows
A short, mini-shooter inspired by all-nighters and meant to be played in quick runs. Rapid gear progression and powerful consumable items are matched by swarms of ever-increasing enemies. No extra lives--falling asleep is game over.
Why similar: Action 26%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Casual 24.6%, Shooter 18.6%, Indie 5.8%
- #33 Hit Confirmed
76% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: beans rolls
Windows
Hit Confirmed is an arcade survival game and scoring.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.4%, Shooter 22.3%, Action 21.7%, Arcade 19.8%, 2D 5.7%
- #34 Escape Chase Monster
78% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: SawaiwaGame
Windows
"Escape Chase Monster" is an action game. Run away from monsters, shoot guns and reach the goal.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.5%, Shooter 22.7%, Action 13.7%, Casual 12%, Cute 9%
- #35 Burning Wall
77% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Nerd With Dogs
Windows
The burning wall is behind you and you will not let go, try to reach the exit by showing skill and accumulating wealth.
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.6%, Arcade 23.3%, Action 22%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #36 War in Space
79% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Aternix
Windows
War in Space is a retro style arcade shooter where you battle waves of unrelenting enemy ships with a whopping 81 levels and over 50 technologies available in the tech tree to keep you challenged right until the final wave.
Why similar: Shooter 21.3%, Action 19.4%, Arcade 18.3%, Casual 16.3%, Cartoon 14.9%
- #37 Xiaomei and the Flame Dragon's Fist
72% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: PIXEL CO., LTDPub: mebius.
Windows
The story revolves around two sisters: Xiao Mei, the master of the Flame Dragon Fist, and Xiao Ying, the master of the opposing fist, the Dark Dragon Slaying Fist, and Xiao Mei's older sister. Xiao Mei is fascinated by the power of the Dark Dragon and sets out to save her sister who has disappeared.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.6%, Action 25.3%, Arcade 22.4%, Casual 7.8%, 2D 6.9%
- #38 Survive the Spin
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: elcanogames
Windows
A lone hero faces creatures invading the kingdom on a deadly spinning wheel. Jump on enemies to survive, clear increasingly challenging levels, and enjoy catchy melodies in an arcade adventure with infinite retries.
Why similar: Arcade 28.3%, Action 22.6%, Casual 19.5%, Cute 12.9%, 2D 8.9%
- #39 Apple Rabble Dazzle
70% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: BolHut
Windows
Harvest apples all year round!
Why similar: Action 25.2%, Arcade 21.6%, Casual 20.8%, Nature 13.2%, Colorful 9.4%
- #40 Airline Glider
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: o3 Digital
Windows · Mac
Take to the skies in a classic 2D side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fight through multiple levels, upgrade your plane and race against time to defeat the final boss.
Why similar: Action 32.1%, Shooter 31%, Arcade 27.2%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #41 Changeable Guardian ESTIQUE
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cat Hui Trading LLCPub: AMATA Games
Windows
A spectacular, satisfying, and super-watchable defense battle! The ultimate 8-bit shoot 'em ups born in the 21st century, ""Changeable Guardian ESTIQUE"", is now on Steam!
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.1%, Shooter 23.2%, Action 19.7%, Casual 10.8%, Arcade 8.9%
- #42 Mobile Police Officer EARTH Gumble
70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: manekineco games
Windows
■Side-scrolling belt-scrolling exhilarating action game A very, very, very difficult berserk game in which the player tries to defeat the last boss with no recovery of energy at all!
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.5%, Action 27.4%, Arcade 23.8%, Cute 11.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #43 Fortitude invasion
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Phoenixxx Games
Windows
The alien invasion has already begun! They're already here! Who can help the brave warriors to learn the full power of our civilization!?
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.2%, Shooter 22.5%, Action 21.1%, Arcade 19.4%, 2D 4.6%
- #44 RIP - Trilogy™
73% matchMixed61% of 387 reviews2007
Dev: Elephant Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 21%
With the completion of the third title in the RIP series, the RIP games have become an instant classic in the arcade-shooter genre. RIP Trilogy brings all three RIP titles into one exciting and heart-pounding pack.RIPNot afraid of Death? What if he is accompanied by Halloween and Rock-N-Roll?
Why similar: Casual 28.4%, Shooter 26.2%, Arcade 21%, Action 11.7%, Indie 7.7%
- #45 HORGIHUGH with FRIENDS
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: mebius.
Windows
The game is now available as “HORGIHUGH,” a shooting game that has been well received for its package illustrations by KOU, an illustrator who has worked on the “Shanti” series and other games, and for its serious theme and authentic level design, despite its cute retro dot-picture appearance.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.5%, Action 24.5%, Casual 20.4%, Shooter 12.5%, 2D 6.7%
- #46 Ralf
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Games By Cane
Windows
Something strange is going on. The normally happy Blobbers have been poisoned by stale candy and are attacking their friends! You play as Ralf, who, while looking for his lost ball, becomes an unlikely hero! Help Ralf rescue his friends, save the sick Blobbers and, of course, find his lost ball!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.9%, Action 20.1%, Casual 19.4%, Cartoon 16.4%, Cute 8.5%
- #47 Witchcraft: Candy Hunt
67% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: PixelCrown Games
Windows
Witchcraft: Candy Hunt is an old-school shooter game with charming pixel art graphics that will take you on a Halloween adventure. Fly on a broomstick and battle your way through three exciting levels, each one featuring unique spooky creatures such as pumpkin monsters, evil crows and ghosts.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 12.8%, Casual 11.3%
- #48 BlackEye
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 175 reviews2017
Dev: DnovelPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
BlackEye is an adventure game, and its main character is the inhabitant of the world of Koyte. This mysterious world is divided into two - upper and lower ones. No one inhabitant of the upper world would voluntarily go down to the lower world. However the main character has to reach the bottom!
Why similar: Action 25.1%, Casual 19.8%, Side Scroller 19%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12.4%
- #49 Dot to Dot Sweep
67% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: T Cubed Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Go for the high score in this arcade-style color matching action game. Maneuver your character through fields of colored dots collecting those that match your color.
Why similar: Action 26.7%, Arcade 22.4%, Casual 22.3%, Colorful 9.6%, Cute 8.8%
- #50 Ninja Chowdown: Glaze of Glory
67% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Dummy DojoPub: Abylight Studios
Windows
Play as Donatsu, the chubby ninja and use your secret arts to fight along 35 action packed levels, in which to collect donuts and defeat members of the evil food clans. Ninja Chowdown: Glaze of Glory is a delicious pixel art arcade that will put your abilities to test.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.3%, Shooter 19%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 10.5%, Casual 9%
- #51 Roboshark Rampage
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Bolder Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Roboshark Rampage is an endless cave swimmer which you simply won't be able to put down. Watch out! Don't get hit by an anchor or mine! There are dangers lurking everywhere.
Why similar: Action 32.5%, Casual 29.8%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Arcade 7.6%, Indie 7.3%
- #52 Razsoul Game
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: https://x.com/Razsoulwow
Windows
Razsoul: a side-scrolling action platformer with heroic combat. Players jump, double jump, fly, shoot fireballs, dodge projectiles, navigate obstacles, and battle bosses. Its appeal lies in fast-paced gameplay, strategic power-ups, and escalating difficulty, testing reflexes and skill.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, Action 17.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Casual 14.2%, Cartoon 11.2%
- #53 FIREFIGHTER
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Baal Games
Windows
A dynamic game with humor about the work of a firefighter.
Why similar: Action 24.1%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Arcade 20.7%, Casual 13.8%, Colorful 5.5%
- #54 Boo Boo Booster
65% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Coyote Runner
Windows
Fly with a fart! Defeat the enemy with a fart! Save Japan!? Attack and jump are integrated, and you can play with just two buttons! 2D action shooting with easy controls!
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.2%, Shooter 30.7%, Action 18.3%, 2D 8.1%, Indie 2.8%
- #55 Pixel Game Maker Series Stray Witch and the Ghost Train
64% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: KIMAMASEISAKUSYOPub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
A witch who has lost her memory boards a train in an unfamiliar world and travels to recover her memories.
Why similar: Action 22.3%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Casual 17.9%, Arcade 16.9%, Magic 7.8%
- #56 ELAPSE
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Az3
Windows
An endless game about avoiding asteroids, designed to pass the time, accompanied by calm music.
Why similar: Casual 31%, Arcade 28.7%, Shooter 26.5%, 2D 9.6%, Indie 2.5%
- #57 Condition Red
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Nervtek
Windows
A space marine stranded on an overrun space station. Stay alive by outsmarting the enemy in Condition Red. Shoot, platform and solve puzzles in this action packed sci fi sidescrolling shooter.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.7%, Action 29.1%, Casual 26.7%, Indie 6.5%