- #1 De Mambo
96% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: The Dangerous Kitchen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spicy action for 1-4 players! De Mambo lets players take control of up to four characters locked in infinite Mambo! Help them escape this horrible—and somewhat provocative—despair!
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #2 You Shall Not Jump: PC Master Race Edition
97% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Time Robbers
Windows · Mac · Linux
You Shall Not Jump is a roguelike put into a good old tower climber. At first sight it’s all plain and simple: you jump and shoot. But in reality…
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #3 ASSASSINATION STATION
96% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Fabio Biancarelli
Windows
ASSASSINATION STATION is a dastardly difficult stealth pixel shooter featuring procedurally generated levels, a sky-high skill ceiling, competitive scoring system, and frenetic, smoke-smooth gameplay.
Why similar: Action 59.8%, Indie 40.2%
- #4 Mall Mayhem
95% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Titanium Game Studios
Windows
Mall Mayhem is a game with one very simple goal: destroy the mall. How you do it is up to you. In your arsenal is a variety of abilities perfect for the job. Almost every object in every mall can be destroyed so your destructive spree won't end anytime soon. Watch out for shoppers!
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #5 Simplefield
94% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: M&H SoftPub: Ragnar
Windows
Simple Field is a classic multiplayer first-person shooter. The game is based on the low poly styles and offers a selection of maps and weapons.Or use a jetpack! Before running or jumping on the roof of the building
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #6 Dawn of H'btakh
94% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: megaeggz
Windows
Bizarre roguelike arcade FPS. The fish demon H'btakh is trapped in a maze, luckily he has lots of super powers.
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #7 Operation Desert Road
93% matchMixed60% of 30 reviews2017
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Operation Desert Road is a retro style arcade action game. Climb aboard your vehicle and destroy everything on your way!
Why similar: Action 59.9%, Indie 40.1%
- #8 The Rebel
92% matchMixed42% of 57 reviews2016
Dev: Clockwork Game Software
Windows
The Rebel is all about having fun and enjoying nice graphics.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #9 Dreamblaster
91% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Odamir KhaulepiPub: Khaulepi
Windows
Think Asteroids on...blasteroids? It's an oldschool, multi-directional shooter with attitude!
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #10 Blood Magic
89% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Drop Table Developers
Windows
Blood Magic is a 2D Isometric Dungeon Crawler where you use your own health to cast spells to defeat enemies while you search for the missing pages of your spell book to increase your power. Against the onslaught of monstrous enemies, can you survive?
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #11 Zaba The Frog
90% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: gameko-studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Zaba The Frog is a 2D platformer game focused on quick and challenging gameplay. Your job as a player, is to help not very smart, lazy frog. Goal of each level is to collect enough flies and reach the exit portal. Be aware that as frog eats, it’s becoming bigger and it’s easier to die.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #12 Pizzarian
91% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2015
Dev: Alex Jedraszczak
Windows
The year is 2010 A.D.—The Future—and your mission is to be the coolest pizza delivery business in the Jovian system. Cut through traffic, avoid the police, and deliver pizzas to the moons of Jupiter! Save up your money to buy better ships and upgrade your pizzeria. Just look out for the competition...!
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #13 Crash Dummy
88% matchMostly Negative37% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: Twelve GamesPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
A challenging 2D platformer with numerous and pure mechanics to keep you interested throughout its unique adventure. Blast, burn, freeze your way through a story-driven adventure with a unique set of endearing characters. Jump long distances and do wall-runs for some stylish ninja action.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #14 Zeta Complex
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: spidamoo games
Windows
Hardcore tactical action-platformer with rogulike elements
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #15 Kill The Moon
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pirate Software
Windows
Kill The Moon is an action packed, rogue-lite, run and gun with randomized levels and tons of wacky powers.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #16 WarFire
89% match7 user reviews0% of 7 reviews2016
Dev: D&K Games Studio
Windows
Your Mission is to kill all enemies
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #17 Brutal Runner
86% matchMixed60% of 106 reviews2017
Dev: ANV Team
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Do not you like to run and sweat? Then this incendiary runner is for you! Our brutal guy will run and sweat for you! That's all he can do, but he does it great! Mario nervously smokes on the sidelines, when this brutal runner runs by.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #18 The Maid_san's Caving Adventure - メイドさん洞窟探検 -
85% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: KoheiGallery
Windows
A maid wandered into a cave where the Benars live. Can she escape the cave safely by using her specialty trembling to get away from them?
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #19 Gunjitsu
83% matchVery Positive81% of 840 reviews2015
Dev: Decent MachinePub: Beatnik Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Gunjitsu is a fast-paced platform shooter with grappling hooks, rocket launchers, guns and grenades! Kill your opponents or race them for the fastest time. Inspirations from old platform shooters gives Gunjitsu a classic feel while modern tech takes it to a new level of frantic action!
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #20 Dark Trail
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: AltairRozali
Windows
Dark Trail - Minimalistic beautiful platformer game with hardcore gameplay
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #21 Just Death
84% matchMixed47% of 32 reviews2016
Dev: Radioactive-Software
Windows
Just Death is an “Open-World Sandbox Crime Game” set in procedurally generated cities. Just Death features an Online Open City mode, Vigilante, Bank Heist, and Gang War modes. Join in the development today!
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #22 A Bloody Night
81% matchVery Positive81% of 107 reviews2017
Dev: Elder Leaf Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A Bloody Night is a fast action game where the goal is to tear apart all the enemies you encounter in your way. Let yourself be guided by your killing spree and your thirst for revenge. Become the nightmare of your enemies. No one can stop you... Make your way with ferocity through your opponents!
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #23 Square Arena
82% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2016
Dev: Hepta Games
Windows
Square Arena is a multiplayer arena game where each player controls a Ku-Bot and tries to defeat his opponent using one of the various weapons in the Arena. But the main characteristic of Square Arena is it's RANDOMNESS: Players will face random rule changes every 30 seconds.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #24 FIGHTING SPACE
82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2016
Dev: Apology Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Featuring carefully curated 256 color palette sprites, a smashing retro soundtrack and intense action, FIGHTING SPACE brings back the glorious days of yesteryear DOS gaming – back when red meat, 33.6k modems and colossal 19 inch CRT displays where cream of the crop!
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #25 Gobernators (Parodia política peruana)
79% matchVery Positive80% of 107 reviews2016
Dev: Elcaelum
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Un absurdo plataformas de disparos 2.5D inspirado en lo absurdo de las elecciones presidenciales peruanas.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #26 Dystopy
79% matchMixed64% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: Campus ADN 2015-2016Pub: Campus ADN
Windows
DYSTOPY is a hybrid game mixing elements of a beat em’ up action game and a platformer. The journey focuses around Sasha, a young mechanic and her robot R0-X4-N3.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #27 Project Ball
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Fallback
Windows
Project Ball is a fast-paced physics-based multiplayer 3D platformer in which you embody a ball to fight for objectives and crush your opponents. Players finally get the chance to use their balls and smash!
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #28 Trajes Fatais: Suits of Fate
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Onanim Studio
Windows
Trajes Fatais: Suits of Fate is a game totally hand-drawn in the classic technique of pixel art. Its creators are passionate about classic arcades of the 1990s like The King of Fighters, Street Fighter and Guity Gear.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #29 Boom Squad
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PVP Studio
Windows
Boom Squad is a multiplayer 3rd person shooter defined by realistic military weapons, with a focus on cooperative gameplay, in 5 vs 5 online multiplayer matches.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #30 Bombinator
78% matchMixed41% of 110 reviews2017
Dev: Solid Patterns
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Bombinator (early access - under construction) is an extremely dynamic 3d action game based on cool concepts proven in legends like Bomberman, Dyna Blaster or MegaBlast. Players choose one of many available appearances in game and start to compete with each other on beautiful and challenging arenas trying to score higher and higher rank...
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #31 Recession
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: Super Strong Games
Windows · Mac
Recession is a 4v1 cop vs. robbers multiplayer shooter. Four robbers attempt to rob a bank full of money bags while a single cop with heavy armor and weapons tries to take all 4 down before they can escape with the cash.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #32 HAUNTED: Halloween '85 (Original NES Game)
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2016
Dev: Retrotainment Games
Windows
A brand new NES homebrew game independently developed by Retrotainment Games and released on an NES cartridge. This game adheres to all NES hardware restrictions... all graphics, color palettes, data processing and audio fully comply regardless of how maddening it was to achieve :) HH85 is a classic, 8-bit beat' em up / platformer that...
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #33 Battle For The Sun
80% matchMostly Negative38% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: Appsolutely Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle for the Sun is an action-packed, first-person shooter documenting the realities of war seen through the eyes of a special forces soldier in a world under alien attack. We find ourselves abruptly thrown into an adventure as a talented soldier carrying out his duty in this epic war.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #34 Square Weapons Dungeon
72% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: WINGLAY
Windows
Roguelike-ish Action Game/180 Weapons in total. The dungeon floors are chosen randomly from more than 100 stages. Collect the lost Weapons and challenge the Bosses. You will lose your Level and Weapons when you get defeated in the dungeon.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #35 Dark Days
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Brutal Studio
Windows
In Dark Days you need to escape the infected island of Colbrook, try to save as many survivors as you can and secure safe houses. Protect your surroundings, search and scavenge locations and ultimately don’t get killed. A 3D top down zombie survival / shooter with a compelling story and character development.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #36 Crongdor the Barbarian
77% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2016
Dev: Anton GerdelanPub: Ripped Wizards
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crongdor the Barbarian is a top-down action game with loads of over-the-top blood and guts and mayhem! Play the game, make some maps, and pull the source code apart with us and chat about how it was made.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #37 Ocean's Crabellum
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Crabellum Games
Windows
Shoot 'em up! The former soldier Crab have to holster up his old Parabellum guns. He must wreak massive havoc to clean up the Big Ocean from villains and get revenge for his friends. Destroy the unrestrained mafia gang led by giant octopus in the best tradition of top-down and scroll-action shooters.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #38 Retro Rocket Robot
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Johannes NoakPub: Matrix Soup
Windows
Retro fly & slide game inspired from the past.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #39 GlaiveZ
75% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: flapjaxGTPub: Nest Egg Games, LLC
Windows
Enter the Tower of Peril and Glaive your way to ascension! Wield two kinetic blades to skirmish the dark enemy, their menacing machines, and confront the Ultimate Darkness.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #40 Giga Girl
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2016
Dev: Outgunned Games
Windows
Giga Girl is a retro run ‘n gun platformer heavily influenced by, and paying homage to, the original NES Mega Man games.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #41 Drop Kick Zombie!
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Loli Jam Network
Windows
An arcade-style action game about a zombie who drop kicks lolis.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #42 Vectonic
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: @YearOfTheBob
Windows · Mac
Jumping, zooming and stomping in a neon demo-derby.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #43 Hauntsters
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2015
Dev: Shark Tree Studios
Windows
Hauntsters is a 2D battle game in which up to 4 players compete for victory in a spooky arena. Each player chooses their character from a selection of 12 supernatural entities, using their unique abilities and combos to win the fight. Compete in a chaotic free-for-all or team up with a friend for a combo-centric 2 v 2 team battle.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #44 Dashbot Ninja
67% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Trio QueuePub: Kajak Games
Windows
Slice the robots from evil corporations and dash your way trough their offices!
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #45 Trigger Finger
69% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Monarchy Media, LLC
Windows
Journey back to the nostalgic time of the 1980’s and then step into the future of video games. Based on the "futuristic" arcade games of the 80’s and 90’s, Trigger Finger is a virtual reality game meant to test your reflexes while giving you a sense for a time that some of us weren’t alive for.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #46 Space Turret Gunner 宇宙大炮手
60% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: CatSaw
Windows
《SpaceTurretGuner》is a VR shooting game, as a gunner of the space battleship, players will experience many battles we carefully prepared for you。
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #47 Boratium Wars
71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Dataweb, Inc.
Windows
Boratium Wars is a fast paced arcade style space shooter. Your skills are put to the test, as you attempt to collect Boratium from deep space, while avoiding enemies, mines, and more. Supports keyboard and mouse, as well as controller play. Tons of fun!
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #48 Elemental Combat
68% matchPositive85% of 46 reviews2017
Dev: AVRLON VR Studio
Windows
Set in a world of fantasy and martial arts, Elemental Combat is a competitive Virtual Reality game that blends the speed and intensity of a modern FPS with the strategy of classic arcade fighting games. Use your hands to let fire fall from the sky or raise mighty walls of earth in VR.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #49 Color Guardians
72% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2015
Dev: Fair Play LabsPub: Niffler Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Color Guardians is an exciting fast action side scrolling game that combines quick thinking with frantic gameplay into a hard to master challenge! Switching colors and collecting items, all while avoiding obstacles will surely test your reflexes!
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #50 in Space
71% matchVery Positive81% of 103 reviews2015
Dev: Ed Curtis-SivessPub: Ysty Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
in Space is a procedural sidescrolling shooter that values precision and strategy over reflex or memorization. Fight through tons of enemies in three different modes, unlock new ships and new weapons. Become the best at shooting two dimensional shapes!
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #51 BEAK SQUADRON
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Timbo Burkle
Windows
BEAK SQUADRON is a challenging, indie, 3rd-person flight game set in a galaxy where ducks and guinea pigs have been at war for eons. Not for players who are looking for an easy experience. Designed for controller play.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #52 Capsular
62% matchVery Positive84% of 86 reviews2019
Dev: Gunschlinger
Windows
Capsular is a unique arena shooter featuring a "One shot, One Kill" mechanic. Jump into a fast paced match where your skill matters most!
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #53 Trial of the Towers
63% matchMostly Positive79% of 38 reviews2019
Dev: William Wofford
Windows
Confront the Trial of the Towers in this short-and-sweet retro-3D boss rush, inspired by action RPGs and classic games from the '90s. Defeat the bosses and overcome the Trial, no matter how many tries it takes.
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #54 Platinum Kill
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fun Infused Games
Windows · Linux
Platinum Kill is a fast-paced run and gun action game done in a pseudo retro style that blends nostalgia of classic games from this genre with more modern sensibilities of today’s games, all while never taking itself too seriously.
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #55 Majin Woman
66% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: KonekroydPub: DLsite
Windows
Control a giant girl and protect the earth from invasion in this circular style side-scrolling shooter. In the name of world peace, you can use melee combat to pave a path through your foes (then devour them!) or obliterate the legions with a giant holy machine gun!
Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #56 Fowl Space
73% matchMixed58% of 184 reviews2012
Dev: Pixelante Game Studios
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 10%
A heroic rooster sets forth on a ridiculous space adventure to DESTROY THE SUN!
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #57 Jet-Story 2018
64% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2018
Dev: Miroslav FídlerPub: CYBEXLAB
Windows
Master the acceleration and inertia of your spaceship in gravity field, use lethal firepower to eliminate any opposition and destroy all enemy bases to win the game!
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%