- #1 Project Ara - Crucible
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Camptotheca Inc.
Windows
Project Ara - Crucible is a bullet hell type shoot’em’up featuring procedural content generation in addition to light RPG elements. Help Lethe Zelmiya, the forgetful wizard on her epic quest to graduate from the Myrellian Academy of Magic.
Why similar: Action 40.6%, Indie 29.7%, Procedural Generation 29.7%
- #2 Square Arena
97% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #3 Carnivore Land
96% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: dwCrew
Windows · Mac · Linux
Like to chew gum and shoot zombies? Yeah? Cause we’re all outta gum… luckily, there is no shortage of zombies, weapons and ammo in this damned city... Carnivore Land, come for the thrill stay for the kills!
Why similar: Action 58.4%, Indie 41.6%
- #4 Birdcakes
95% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Green Lava Studios
Windows
"Ptooey! Ptooey! Ptooey!” - That´s the glorious sound of bullets in this 2D shooter platformer! Step in a world of state-of-the-art Cupcakes weaponry! After a picnic went horribly wrong, Pancake the Cupcake desperately tries to fend off hungry flies away from his girlfriend Cherry!
Why similar: Action 40.9%, Indie 31%, Procedural Generation 28.1%
- #5 Recession
94% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #6 Inside a Star-filled Sky
94% matchMixed69% of 96 reviews2011
Dev: Jason Rohrer
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%
What if you could enter an object in a level and find a level inside of it? What if you could enter an object in that level and find another level inside of that?
Why similar: Action 36.5%, Procedural Generation 34.3%, Indie 29.2%
- #7 Volvox
93% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2015
Dev: Neotenia
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Trimoebas are unicellular rolling animals that populate the primordial soup. Their dream is to build the first multicellular creatures. To succeed they will have to dig tunnels, build towers, and construct bridges, having no tools but their triangular bodies and their special abilities!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #8 Phantom Halls
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 45 reviews2018
Dev: Incendium LLCPub: Incendium LTD
Windows
Phantom Halls is a squad-based side-scrolling comedy-horror game. Play as a group of teens as they attempt to survive the night in a haunted mansion. Single-player and local co-op supported!
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #9 Terrarium Land
92% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Layer games
Windows · Linux
Do explore the world`s levels, find secret places, unique artifacts and bonuses. In the Terrarium Land world, destroy enemies and solve the puzzles in different levels. This colorful 3D arcade game has tons of adventure in store for you. Let it begin!
Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #10 Atomic Butcher: Homo Metabolicus
91% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Das Humankapital
Windows · Mac · Linux
"That game where you can pee, poop and puke." -- this is a 2D platformer with 360° aiming. It is violent, it is fast, it is absolutely over the top. Jump around, slide, dash and dunk into enemies to kill them, and then eat them. On your quest for meat you encounter a lot of deadly traps in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #11 Monumental Failure
90% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2017
Dev: Scary Wizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Monumental Failure is a historically (in)accurate physics-based monument construction simulator. The game empowers you to recreate some of the world's most impressive architectural feats using incredible, and hard-to-believe, construction techniques.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #12 Lizard
88% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2018
Dev: Brad Smith
Windows · Mac · Linux
Put on a lizard and go for an adventure! Six different ones are scattered across the land, each with a special ability. Carefully hop your way to the top of an active volcano. Surf down a surging river. Swim an underwater lake. Ascend a snowy mountaintop. Can you unravel the mysteries of Lizard?
Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #13 Deadly Edge
89% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Bison Kings Game Studios
Windows
Featuring complex fighting moves and a rich story set in a dark grey fantasy world, Deadly Edge is an homage to 16 bit side-scrolling action adventures (and even fighting!) games from the 1990s. Every battle encountered is a one-on-one duel to the death dripping with lore and mystery.
Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #14 Deep Dark Dungeon
89% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: GlassCats
Windows · Mac
Deep Dark Dungeon is a rogue-lite action game in which the player dives into the deep, dark depths of various dungeons filled with bad-tempered monsters that will attack them on sight.
Why similar: Action 42.4%, Indie 29.9%, Roguelike 27.6%
- #15 RUMP! - It's a Jump and Rump!
87% matchPositive91% of 43 reviews2017
Dev: Dedication Labs
Windows
RUMP! It's a crazy and challenging 3D jump and run game with the most funny multiplayer racemode for you and your friends!
Why similar: Action 55.7%, Indie 44.3%
- #16 Ouroboros: Prelude
86% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: Dreamverse Entertainment
Windows
Trapped. Hunted. Haunted. Can you survive the darkness or will madness take you?
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #17 Escape Lizards
86% 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 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #18 Rewind
85% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: Stubborn Horse Studios
Windows
You're never alone with a clone. Rewind time and duplicate yourself in this first person puzzle game. Eliminate your enemies, even if it's yourself. Can you make it to the exit? You can only count on yourselves.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #19 Wishmere
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Crayder Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wishmere is a brawler-fighting game that gives you the power and creativity to fight your battles your way. Play with friends in local matches, discover the story of Wishmere or survive and conquer over 30+ challenge maps!
Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #20 Son of Scoregasm
82% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: R C KnightPub: Charlie's Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Destroy the evil space baddies, rescue the King of the Earth's beloved biscuits and blast your way through 28 varied levels full of enemies, traps, lasers and explosions in Son of Scoregasm.
Why similar: Action 58.5%, Indie 41.5%
- #21 Dexterity Ball 3D™
84% matchMixed53% of 17 reviews2015
Dev: Quandary Solutions LTD
Windows
Dexterity Ball 3D is an unconstrained, physics and skills based platform game, which can be played in three modes. There is no convoluted back story or adventure included. Your goal: collect all the gems as fast as possible. Are you ready to be challenged?!
Why similar: Action 68.2%, Indie 31.8%
- #22 Trap House
84% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2016
Dev: Hive Mind Studios
Windows
Leave your friends behind in this 1-8 player 2D brawler. Attempt to escape the Trap House while navigating through traps, monsters, and other players.
Why similar: Action 58.5%, Indie 41.5%
- #23 Rumpus
81% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Polyraptor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hosted by the ever-charismatic Mr. Rumpus and inspired by the golden age of couch multiplayer, Rumpus is a fast-paced arcade action game for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #24 Space Jammers
82% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Spread Shot Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Jammers is a 1-4 player Sci-Fi rogue-ish top-down shooter. Guide an alien rock band of space kitten pirates through a fractured multi-verse. Fly starfighters, board space ships and loot local populations to fund your musical tour.
Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #25 Drunk-Fu: Wasted Masters
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 39 reviews2018
Dev: Rusto
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Drunk-Fu: Wasted Masters is a ludicrous physics based ragdoll brawler with over the top combat, online multiplayer and customizable characters.
Why similar: Action 52%, Indie 48%
- #26 Slashy Hero
81% matchPositive85% of 46 reviews2016
Dev: The Gentlebros
Windows · Mac
In a world where evil monsters have stolen all of the candy, there is just one hero who can save Halloween. Suit up in your favorite costume and slash your way through hordes of ghouls, jack-o-lanterns, and other meanies in this award winning action game.
- #27 The Unwelcomed
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: The Unwelcomed Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Unwelcomed is an escape the room (EtR) type game created for VR and was inspired by such classics as Crimson Room. The Unwelcomed starts by inviting you to come to your late uncle's mansion to claim it as your own. Once you arrive, however, it's going to be hard to leave...
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #28 Galactic Keep
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2017
Dev: Gilded Skull Games
Windows · Mac
GALACTIC KEEP is a sci-fi, tabletop-styled, role-playing game. Investigate exquisite maps in a richly described world, free to roam where you want, exploring for hours! Choose the path of your adventure in an open world filled with hidden surprises around every cavernous, loot filled, turn.
- #29 Hyper Gods
65% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Ground Control Studios
Windows
Hyper Gods is a 2D cinematic 80's-influenced shoot'em up that places you in frantically fast 1v1 battles against the Gods. Dodge, boost and shoot your way to protect Mankind and prevent its extinction!
Why similar: Action 58.5%, Indie 41.5%
- #30 Game of Dragons
67% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: 14Dimension Enterprise
Windows
Card deck building full 3D RPG game. Collect materials to craft gears. Assembles seals that can be mounted on equipment.
- #31 AquaNimble
78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: DrinkingNails, LLC
Windows
AquaNimble is about crazy intense shooter action with big quirky guns against underwater snake dragons, cybernetic sharks, swirling skeletons, submarines and so much more. It's a dynamic game that makes every play through different and lets you set your own challenge beyond a difficulty setting.
Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #32 Perso
78% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Crepe Studios
Windows · Linux
Perso is an atmospheric puzzle game. Collecting relics within each level will slowly reveal what and where you are. You will be in control of at least five cubes, each with different abilities. Use them all to find your way.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #33 Breaking Wheel
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Insane Mind Games
Windows
Breaking Wheel is a sidescrolling 3D platformer. You control a wheel and have to collect as much coffee and coins as you can in more than 50 unique levels with a plethora of interesting gameplay mechanics.
Why similar: Action 56.6%, Indie 43.4%
- #34 Rynn's Adventure: Trouble in the Enchanted Forest
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Arcane Four Studios
Windows · Mac
Rynn’s Adventure is a 2D platformer game in which the player guides Rynn through a variety of environments teeming with magic and danger. The player will help Rynn combat the many enemies she encounters and outwit each of their fearsome generals.
Why similar: Indie 54.4%, Action 45.6%
- #35 Crimson Nights
76% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: The Crimson Nights Team
Windows
Crimson Nights is a Multiplayer Dungeon Crawler Video Game
Why similar: Action 66.8%, Indie 33.2%
- #36 Buildanauts
77% matchMostly Negative21% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: TouchTilt GamesPub: Octopus Tree
Windows
In BUILDANAUTS, you’re the foreman, the city planner, and the mayor of the town of your dreams. Build a town that your townsfolk, the Buildanites, will be proud to call home!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #37 Bugspeed Collider
75% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Skelefactor
Windows · Mac
Destroy your friends. Destroy the world. In Bugspeed Collider, you are a super-powered beetle, and there is only war.Unlimited flight, high-impact melee, long-ranged fireball throwing, and fully destructible worlds. That's right, burn it all.Full support for 1-4 players. we're sure there's a deadly scenario to match any taste.
Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #38 Void 21
74% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2016
Dev: Taranasus Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Void 21 is a procedurally generated, arcade style, fast-paced runner and shooter. You are a pilot training with the highly maneuverable and lethal Void ship. Your objective is to reach the end of the level, either as quickly or as violently as possible (or both?).
Why similar: Procedural Generation 46.5%, Action 30.9%, Indie 22.6%
- #39 Courtyard Broomball
71% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Newfa Games
Windows
Courtyard Broomball is a retro parody of the Backyard Sports series from the late 90's. The sport played in the game is based on the real-life sport of quidditch. Choose from over 80 characters to make your fantasy team, and take on the rest of the world in the sport of broomball.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #40 Hero Boy
73% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Crowned Daemon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hero Boy is a 2D horror/brawler set in the notebook of an 8 year old boy during a zombie outbreak. Fight through hordes of enemies, imaginary and real, to face your fears and protect your family!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #41 Siege - the card game
74% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2016
Dev: SIA Next Level
Windows · Mac · Linux
Siege is a strategic single-player card game about sieging castles with armies and magic set in the bizarre setting of Circus Empire.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #42 Mystery Castle
73% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Runestone Games Limited
Windows · Mac
A retro-inspired masterpiece, Mystery Castle is the one puzzle game that will rule them all!
Why similar: Action 55.5%, Indie 44.5%
- #43 Castle Battles
72% matchPositive91% of 35 reviews2016
Dev: Light Arc Studio Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Castle Battles streamlines the mechanics of classic, top-down strategy to create a fast paced style of gameplay like no other. Expand your empire by building castles near bountiful resources, collect gold to amass outlandish armies, and swarm your enemies in 40 unique levels.
Why similar: Action 56.6%, Indie 43.4%
- #44 Last Stitch Goodnight
72% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Well Bred Rhino
Windows · Mac · Linux
Last Stitch Goodnight is a side scrolling action adventure that embraces a new mythology. After a near-death experience, you are kidnapped by a doctor who is experimenting on people who satisfy certain criteria. Escape will require new weapons, powers, and a strong stomach for bad science.
Why similar: Action 51%, Indie 49%
- #45 Conran - The dinky Raccoon
73% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Nifty Productions
Windows
Blast your way through waves of enemies. Kill bots, collect their scraps to upgrade your weapons, take advantage of the dynamically changing arena and, eventually, buy yourself free.
Why similar: Action 60%, Indie 40%
- #46 The Cursed Revolver
70% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: The Cursed Revolver
Windows
The Wild West is plunged into chaos when the land is cursed by an artifact known simply as, The Cursed Revolver. Discovered by an unsuspecting cowboy, the revolver becomes bound to him, and demands payment of life. The cowboy must now face the deadly demons of the west if he is to have any hope of breaking the curse.
Why similar: Action 39.2%, Procedural Generation 32.9%, Indie 27.9%
- #47 Twin Roads
71% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: WarPI Games
Windows
Our hero Finn got lost in a dream world, guide him and his friends to freedom! Enjoy a calm but a challenging adventure that will defy your mind.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #48 ARC SEED
54% matchMostly Positive77% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Massive Galaxy Studios
Windows
Face the interstellar Archangels in a turn-based tactical game with deckbuilding elements and destructible environment, where you pilot powerful mechs to save the Earth from destruction.
Why similar: Roguelike 50.2%, Procedural Generation 49.8%
- #49 Death of a Wish
51% matchVery Positive98% of 160 reviews2024
Dev: melessthanthreePub: Syndicate Atomic LLC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
THE NEO-SANCTUM SHALL FALL. Claim retribution against the theocratic Faiths as you master vicious hack-and-slash combat in this action-RPG where style is salvation.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #50 VEmpire - The Kings of Darkness
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 25 reviews2019
Dev: Wolfgang LuegerPub: Vempire Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
VEmpire - The Kings of Darkness is a vampire themed digital deck-building game, inspired by one of history's most influential royal dynasties - the house of Habsburg.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #51 Handball Action Total
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: netmin games
Windows
A realistic Handball Action game for PC. Experience 3D Handball with realistic game play. Choose between many national and international teams or create your own competition. Take part in all of the world's most important tournaments or make your own tournament.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #52 VR Dungeon
58% matchMixed45% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Relative Reality Studios
Windows
VR Dungeon is a cross-reality two player local co-op game, using the HTC Vive and a smartphone. Solve puzzles together to find treasure and escape the dungeon!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #53 Unveil
70% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2016
Dev: Particle Studios
Windows
Experience Survival in it's purest form. Unveil delivers a rich recreation of Nature with a deep simulation of Weather, Body, Flora & Fauna, Fire and more.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #54 Harold
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 55 reviews2015
Dev: Moon Spider Studio
Windows
As the guardian angel-in-training assigned to watch over Harold, you’re going to need a miracle to get him safely through a series of increasingly challenging obstacle courses in one piece. Shoot lightning, delay the other racers and move heaven and earth to give Harold the boost he needs to win!
Why similar: Action 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #55 Scrapper
68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Ghostbolt Games
Windows
Flying through treacherous terrain, avoiding dangerous enemies, scavenging everything you can find. Scrapper is an action packed space flight rogue-lite pitting you against dangerous sectors of space. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action 47%, Indie 34.5%, Roguelike 18.5%
- #56 Chess3D
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: WhitefishgamesPub: SW-Winsoft
Windows
The game of kings for the PC - play against different computer opponents in various difficulty levels, watch and analyze famous chess games or play a game of chess over the Internet.
- #57 Melon Simulator™
51% matchVery Positive88% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Delirious & Co.
Windows
Melon Simulator™ is a chaotic, co-op (1 - 4 players), first person melee combat game. Almost anything that isn't nailed down can be used to whack, slice, and throw at the oncoming melon hoard...
Why similar: Roguelike 40%, Action 36.9%, Indie 23%
- #58 End of Lines
50% matchVery Positive94% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: Nova-box
Windows · Mac · Linux
Travel across landscapes devastated by a catastrophic climate meltdown, following a small family in search of somewhere habitable. With limited supplies and facing potential death at every turn, your choices will decide their fate. Will they manage to settle down?
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #59 Primordian
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 112 reviews2018
Dev: Stonepunk Studios
Windows
These are the last days of the first planet, experience a vast ancient world and civilization as you travel through the twisting story mode. Strange and unique weapons, creatures and characters from the dawn of time and beyond.
Why similar: Action 100%