- #1 De Mambo
95% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #2 Drop Kick Zombie!
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Loli Jam Network
Windows
An arcade-style action game about a zombie who drop kicks lolis.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #3 Hostile Dimension
96% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2015
Dev: Alrauna StudiosPub: Play sp. z o. o.
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Defend your space flagship from hordes of alien fighters.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #4 N.U.T.Z.
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pandemonium Interactive
Windows
N.U.T.Z. is a non-linear platform game that incorporates elements of a shooting platformer, and is inspired by classics such as Megaman and Metroid. Take control of a unique character and attack and aim in a 360 degree radius.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #5 UfoPilot : Astro-Creeps Elite
96% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2015
Dev: nornware AB
Windows
UfoPilot : Astro-Creeps Elite puts you at the controls of a nimble Vector-class starfighter in an epic mission to rid the galaxy of the pesky Astro-Creeps. A new twist on the classic Asteroids gameplay, with 7 powerups and 1024 permutations of gameplay settings.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #6 Giga Girl
92% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #7 Wild Arena
94% matchNo user reviews2016
Dev: 971 Games
Windows
Wild Arena is a shooter where you have to defend yourselves and survive enemy attacks in small fighting zones with a main game mode and 3 secondary game modes.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #8 Project Ball
86% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #9 Babel: Choice
91% matchMixed66% of 107 reviews2016
Dev: Sogoal
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Babel: Choice is a 2D action-adventure Roguelike game which combines with the elements of RPG and shooting games. In the game, the player will play the part of Alexander, the son of the evil duke, aiming to break through the perilous and capricious Tower of Evil.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #10 Retro Rocket Robot
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Johannes NoakPub: Matrix Soup
Windows
Retro fly & slide game inspired from the past.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #11 Vectonic
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: @YearOfTheBob
Windows · Mac
Jumping, zooming and stomping in a neon demo-derby.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #12 Color Guardians
89% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2015
Dev: Fair Play LabsPub: Niffler Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.4 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #13 Majin Woman
87% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #14 Dreamblaster
88% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #15 Square Weapons Dungeon
86% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #16 Boom Squad
79% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #17 Mayhem ZX
84% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Numb Thumb Studios
Windows
SMASH and BLAST your way through your enemies in this excitingly fast paced Multiplayer Run-N-Gun Action Platformer! With a full 360 Degree Firing Radius you'll be able to Run, Skid, Slide and Wall Jump around the environment all while OBLITERATING the competition!
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #18 Dashbot Ninja
82% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #19 GlaiveZ
85% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #20 BEAK SQUADRON
83% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #21 Valkyrius Prime
84% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: Iridescent Games
Windows
Fight through countless enemies and hulking bosses in this indie shoot-'em-up! Teleport to dodge enemy fire, then counter with an assortment of powerful weapons. Valkyrius Prime features all new character art and story, plus many more improvements over the original.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #22 Undercity
82% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Glass Isle Entertainment
Windows
Undercity is a challenging action game about rushing through tunnels on a jet-powered board at high speed. Dodge whatever comes your way and unlock new powers as you progress. The game was created entirely by a single developer.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #23 Heckpoint
81% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Nodacoy GamesPub: Rooster Republic LLC
Windows
Heckpoint is a frenetic side-scrolling shoot 'em up where everything and everyone is destructible (especially you). Explore seven worlds as any of 12 characters, each with a unique backstory and abilities. Collect strange matter to upgrade and unlock over 70 weapons and powers.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #24 Boratium Wars
81% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #25 Trial of the Towers
78% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #26 Steampuff: Phinnegan's Factory
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Mister AndersonPub: Steelehouse
Windows
Phinnegan's Factory is a frantically fun action shooter for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Jump, dodge, duck and shoot your way through endless waves of mechanical monstrosities and multiple levels of madness.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #27 Ragtag Adventurers
79% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Prime Time Studio
Windows
Ragtag Adventurers is a boss rush game that pits 4 heroes against terrible monsters in Shared Screen Multiplayer. Play alone or with friends against challenging bosses that will put your skills to the test.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #28 Tekling
78% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: nP StudiosPub: nonPareil Institute
Windows
Become a robot, save the world. Jump and dodge your way through 70+ levels of frenetic gameplay in the same vein of super meet boy and megaman. Collect the orbs to transform from frail human into mighty Tekling, defender of the innocent and enemy to exploding barrels everywhere.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #29 Trigger Finger
76% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #30 Kill The Moon
67% 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #31 Zaba The Frog
77% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #32 Mech Anarchy
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 20 reviews2016
Dev: Trevor Madge
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Mech Anarchy is an action packed, fast-paced top down shooter created by intense gamers, for intense gamers. Arcade style shooting with near limitless customization makes no two battles alike.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #33 2V Hoverbike
75% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2017
Dev: IntertumPub: intertum
Windows · Mac
2V Hoverbike is a horizontal shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #34 InkSplosion
74% matchMixed67% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: Petite GamesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Why should war be hell when it could be fun? Enter InkSplosion, a single screen twin-stick shooter, where the only real enemy is beating your previous high-score!
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #35 Networm
76% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2015
Dev: Cuddly Zombie Games
Windows
Networm is the debut title from Cuddly Zombie Games - A retro-themed hacking game inspired by 80's sci-fi films and the card game "Netrunner".
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #36 Mall Mayhem
74% 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 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #37 Street of Sanctuary VR
75% match6 user reviews0% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: MoyeVR
Windows
Since several months ago, an insurgent group called “Futealer” have made a lot attacks on federal facilities. Your squad is sent to Sanctuary Street to stop them from approaching a crucial science facility called Neb Lab. This won’t be a difficult task for seasoned soldiers like you.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #38 Trajes Fatais: Suits of Fate
63% 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #39 A Bloody Night
73% 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #40 Dark Trail
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: AltairRozali
Windows
Dark Trail - Minimalistic beautiful platformer game with hardcore gameplay
Why similar: Action 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #41 Paradox Wrench
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: David Mulder
Windows
Paradox Wrench is a first person puzzle game. You have agreed to be part of an undisclosed experiment. You will be equipped with a special weapon-like tool. This tool has the ability to switch the physical dimension of certain objects, as well as your own.
Why similar: Action 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #42 Crongdor the Barbarian
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #43 Square Arena
73% 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #44 Zeta Complex
69% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: spidamoo games
Windows
Hardcore tactical action-platformer with rogulike elements
Why similar: Action 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #45 Blood Magic
69% matchMixed55% of 11 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #46 Pizzarian
72% 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #47 Hauntsters
72% 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #48 Gobernators (Parodia política peruana)
70% matchVery Positive80% of 105 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #49 Platinum Kill
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fun Infused Games
Windows
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 58.4%, Indie 41.6%
- #50 Crash Dummy
68% 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #51 Bombinator
71% matchMixed40% of 109 reviews2017
Dev: Solid Patterns
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #52 Just Death
70% 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #53 WarFire
69% match7 user reviews0% of 7 reviews2016
Dev: D&K Games Studio
Windows
Your Mission is to kill all enemies
Why similar: Action 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #54 HAUNTED: Halloween '85 (Original NES Game)
68% 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #55 Brutal Runner
67% matchMixed60% of 105 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #56 Space Turret Gunner 宇宙大炮手
59% 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 58.4%, Indie 41.6%
- #57 Battle For The Sun
70% 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #58 Dystopy
67% 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 58.7%, Indie 41.3%