- #1 LUFTRAUSERS
97% matchVery Positive91% of 4,527 reviews2014
Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, Casual 20.2%, Action 12%, Indie 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished, stylish arcade shooter that shares the intense aerial combat and retro aesthetic of the seed game.
- #2 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 156 reviews2016
Dev: Andrade GamesPub: OtakuMaker.com
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
1917 - The Alien Invasions is a bullet hell memorization shooter. Dr. Brunhild Stahlmüller upgrades an WW1 Triplane with superior alien technology to attack the invaders. She will avenge mankind and take the battle into the darkness of space until she reach an ancient alien world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.5%, Action 17.3%, Indie 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, 2D 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style shoot-em-up that matches the 2D pixel-art action and retro difficulty of the seed game.
- #3 Cruelty Squad
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 25,057 reviews2021
Dev: Consumer Softproducts
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world
Why similar: Psychological Horror 75.1%, Action 24.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the surreal, intentionally jarring, and absurdist aesthetic found in the more experimental indie scene.
- #4 State of Anarchy
96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,105 reviews2016
Dev: LapovichPub: New Reality Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Simplistic top-down shooter that will put a smile on your face. Fulfill your inner sociopath as you mow down enemies with guns and cars alike, in a bid to pull off the world's largest heist!
Why similar: Indie 43.9%, Casual 42.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.4%, Action 4%, 2D 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same chaotic, low-budget, and meme-filled energy that defines the gameplay of SAMOLIOTIK.
- #5 Planes, Bullets and Vodka
95% matchVery Positive85% of 3,067 reviews2016
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
Why similar: Casual 67.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action 5.5%, 2D 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the specific sub-genre of retro-inspired, meme-infused aerial shoot-em-ups.
- #6 Steel Empire
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2018
Dev: mebius.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!
Why similar: Casual 50.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Action 14.6%, Indie 3.9%, 2D 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic steampunk-themed shoot-em-up experience that fits the 2D retro aesthetic.
- #7 Broforce
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 61,042 reviews2015
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Why similar: Casual 47.6%, Pixel Graphics 24.6%, Action 15.3%, Indie 8%, 2D 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane action game that leans heavily into memes and over-the-top, pixelated violence.
- #8 Downwell
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,640 reviews2015
Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Indie 17.3%, Action 16.6%, 2D 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixel-art action game that focuses on tight, arcade-style mechanics and constant movement.
- #9 Post Void
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,413 reviews2020
Dev: YCJY Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 57.9%, Action 32.3%, Singleplayer 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, psychedelic, and extremely fast-paced shooter that mirrors the chaotic energy of the seed game.
- #10 Polygoneer
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,812 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?
Why similar: Casual 74.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%, Action 5.7%, Indie 5.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, arcade-style shooter that emphasizes quick reflexes and simple, addictive gameplay loops.
- #11 Dead Bits
91% matchMixed60% of 8,523 reviews2014
Dev: Microblast GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Quilly was abducted by aliens, now, he has to fight for his freedom! Destroy cube aliens with guns, bats and inteligence... avoid traps and more. Dead Bits is a first-person shooter with original dubstep soundtrack for Windows and Mac.
Why similar: Casual 75.4%, Indie 14%, Action 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: A low-fi, indie shooter that shares the experimental and quirky nature of the seed game.
- #12 Peace, Death!
89% matchVery Positive93% of 2,448 reviews2017
Dev: AZAMATIKA
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Peace, Death! is an arcade simulator with difficulties. In this game you play as the Reaper working for your boss, Death, and send clients to Heaven, Hell, or Purgatory.
Why similar: Casual 62.3%, Memes 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Indie 5.3%, 2D 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dark, absurdist humor with a distinct pixel-art style that fans of the seed game will appreciate.
- #13 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
89% matchVery Positive93% of 123 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!
Why similar: Casual 53.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Action 7.2%, Indie 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: An intense, anime-inspired shoot-em-up that focuses on high-difficulty bullet-hell mechanics.
- #14 CPU Invaders
87% matchVery Positive83% of 766 reviews2017
Dev: Microblast GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Invaders are living inside your computer. You shouldn't let that happen! Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! CPU Invaders overlaps the game itself with your computer screen.
Why similar: Casual 67.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Psychological Horror 4.4%, Action 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, pixelated arcade shooter that focuses on casual, repetitive fun similar to the seed game.
- #15 Bleed
86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,914 reviews2013
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like!
Why similar: Action 31.2%, Pixel Graphics 23.8%, Indie 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, 2D 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, indie action game that prioritizes fluid movement and constant combat, much like the seed game.
- #16 Crackhead
86% matchMixed61% of 1,104 reviews2016
Pub: Displacement Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Come play the trip of your life. Or make it!
Why similar: Casual 95.9%, Pixel Graphics 1.3%, Action 1%, Indie 0.9%, Atmospheric 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: An indie action game that embraces a gritty, low-budget aesthetic and high-intensity combat.
- #17 Mustache Politics Shooter
85% matchMixed69% of 98 reviews2017
Dev: Tero Lunkka
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Play this awesome meme shooter and destroy fictional zombie politics who has ruined the world and safe all money
Why similar: Casual 86.6%, Action 7.3%, Indie 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A meme-heavy, casual action game that shares the satirical and low-fi nature of the seed game.
- #18 Goat Simulator
84% matchVery Positive91% of 70,298 reviews2014
Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Goat Simulator is the latest in high-tech Goat Simulation technology.
Why similar: Casual 64.4%, Memes 25.7%, Indie 4.5%, Action 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for absurdist, meme-driven gameplay that prioritizes chaos over traditional structure.
- #19 Super Crate Box
84% matchVery Positive89% of 6,461 reviews2012
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 40.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 43.3%, Action 23%, Indie 22.2%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential indie arcade game that focuses on frantic, single-screen action and high-score chasing.
- #20 POSTAL 2
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 138,236 reviews2012
Dev: Running With Scissors
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Why similar: Action 62.3%, Indie 22.8%, Singleplayer 14.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cult classic that thrives on dark, offensive, and absurdist humor, mirroring the seed game's edgy tone.
- #21 Gunboat God
73% matchVery Positive92% of 83 reviews2026
Dev: Janson RADPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, Action 13.8%, Indie 12.6%, 2D 5.3%
- #22 Risk of Rain (2013)
82% matchVery Positive93% of 29,834 reviews2013
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 43.6%, Action 24.2%, Indie 24.2%, 2D 5.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action game that offers deep, chaotic combat and a unique, surreal atmosphere.
- #23 Super Hexagon
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,137 reviews2012
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Why similar: Casual 54.9%, Indie 28%, Action 9.9%, Singleplayer 4.1%, 2D 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed arcade game that focuses on pure, rhythmic action and intense difficulty.
- #24 Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 10,034 reviews2015
Dev: marbenx
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
Why similar: Casual 54.3%, Memes 26.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action 4.5%, Indie 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: An absurdist, meme-centric title that highlights the niche, weird side of the indie market.
- #25 Minit
81% matchVery Positive89% of 2,907 reviews2018
Dev: JWPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 55.3%, Indie 26.8%, Action 6.7%, 2D 6.2%, Singleplayer 5%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, pixelated adventure that uses a unique mechanic to create a memorable and strange experience.
- #26 Skibidi Toilet Hero
75% matchVery Positive86% of 989 reviews2023
Dev: Skibidi Toilet GamesPub: U.S.A. Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Fast-Paced ULTRAKILL and DOOM like game where you are playing as the last Cameraman, who has to fight off the army of Skibidi Toilets using various weapons and cheerful music 🚽 (And little bit of pure brainrot)
Why similar: Memes 53.6%, Casual 20.3%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Action 9.6%, Indie 2.1%
- #27 Superflight
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,585 reviews2017
Dev: GrizzlyGames
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Superflight is an intense, easy to learn wingsuit game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. A great game to relax for half an hour and chase your latest highscore!
Why similar: Casual 85.8%, Indie 7.1%, Action 3.7%, Atmospheric 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, flight-focused game that offers a relaxing but stylish experience for those who enjoy aerial movement.
- #28 Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
80% matchVery Positive85% of 6,640 reviews2016
Dev: Nerve SoftwarePub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way.
Why similar: Memes 65.8%, Action 28.9%, Singleplayer 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic shooter that leans heavily into the same kind of irreverent, meme-heavy humor found in the seed game.
- #29 Who's Your Daddy?!
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 31,983 reviews2016
Dev: Evil Tortilla Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Who's Your Daddy is a casual multiplayer game featuring a clueless father attempting to prevent his infant son from certain death. Play with up to 7 of your friends, and test your parenting skills in a competitive setup with wacky physics and over 67 potentially ominous household items.
Why similar: Casual 87%, Action 5.8%, Indie 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, multiplayer-focused game that thrives on absurdity and unconventional gameplay mechanics.
- #30 Chud vs Soyjak
67% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: Chud Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as Chud in this thrilling boomer shooter where you must defend against endless hordes of soyjaks. Experience an enthralling, fully voice-acted story. Enjoy the amazing custom soundtrack by the generational artist Baby Sneed™.
Why similar: Action 56.9%, Pixel Graphics 40.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #31 Putinist Slayer
74% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: Bunker 22
Windows
Putinist Slayer is a fast-paced action about destroying putinists in deep space. Let loose in an infinite roguelike shoot’em up with sticky gameplay. Kill hordes, dodge, upgrade, eliminate bosses and reach new highest records! With memes from Ukraine.
Why similar: Memes 63.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Action 6.6%, 2D 3.1%
- #32 Hatoful Boyfriend
78% matchVery Positive94% of 7,583 reviews2014
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation’s Institute, a school for talented birds! Roam the halls and find love in between classes as a sophomore student at the world’s greatest pigeon high school.
Why similar: Casual 66.2%, Memes 25.2%, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A bizarre, meme-heavy visual novel that represents the weirder side of indie game development.
- #33 Gem Defender: Soyjak Survivors
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,256 reviews2023
Dev: Coby DoxPub: GoonCorp Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Follow Chud on his fight against Dr Soystein's 'jak army in this spine-tingling survival shooter. NOW FEATURING BADLANDSCHUGS
Why similar: Action 77.7%, 2D 22.3%
- #34 Green Elephant 2D
77% matchVery Positive90% of 350 reviews2017
Dev: 4Fufelz
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
-This game is based on russian movie "Green elephant" or "Zeleniy slonik". This is a platformer/shooter game with quest elements and a lot of humor and fun moments. -The goal of the game is to find a key on diffent levels and run away from dangerous enemies and defeat powerfull bosses at the end of each level!
Why similar: Memes 54.6%, Action 19.3%, Indie 14.6%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, 2D 2.4%
- #35 SEX with HITLER
72% matchVery Positive81% of 6,428 reviews2022
Dev: Adolf Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Sex With Hitler is a unique blend of visual novel and top-down shooter.You will fight in the fields of World War II and meet five unique heroines, among whom you will find both friends and enemies.
Why similar: Memes 49.8%, Psychological Horror 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Action 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #36 THE MEME HUNTER
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 210 reviews2023
Dev: Performance Artist
Windows
THE MEME HUNTER is a dynamic first–person shooter in which you will exterminate crowds of evil memes. They're everywhere. They're out for your blood. They will follow you wherever you go…
Why similar: Memes 74.5%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Action 10.6%, Atmospheric 1.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #37 Slavistan
77% matchVery Positive82% of 985 reviews2016
Dev: Free Candy GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Hello Comrades ! You think you got what it takes to be tru slav? Then we have game for you ! Prove to all your gopnik friends that you are the superior alpha slav your babushka always wanted you to be.
Why similar: Illuminati 60.5% ★, Memes 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Psychological Horror 4.1%, Casual 3.6%
- #38 Zeno Clash
78% matchVery Positive87% of 3,234 reviews2009
Dev: ACE Team
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world.
Why similar: Action 55.2%, Indie 35.5%, Atmospheric 5%, Singleplayer 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, first-person brawler that features strange creature designs and an unsettling, dream-like atmosphere.
- #39 Road Doom
75% matchVery Positive82% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: Agelvik
Windows
ROAD DOOM is an arcade bullet-hell with a cheesy story. On a quest to defeat the four horsemen, blast your way through evil beings with skills of immense power. Unleash your wrath!
Why similar: Casual 63.9%, Memes 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.1%, Action 5.5%, Indie 4.7%
- #40 Putin kills: Coronavirus
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 186 reviews2020
Dev: CSMPub: W. T. B.
Windows
Great showdown 2020: COVID-19 vs BIGCOCK-19
Why similar: Memes 56.8%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Action 12.2%, Indie 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #41 Future Knight
59% matchVery Positive99% of 166 reviews2026
Dev: Studio KobaPub: Aeternum Game Studios
Windows
Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.
Why similar: Casual 54.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Action 10.8%, Indie 2.5%
- #42 Brother Wings
76% matchMixed65% of 198 reviews2017
Dev: BrogamesPub: HandMade Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Brother Wings is a shoot up jet fighter game with vertical scrolling. In this game the player can choose between controlling Marko or Guida, brothers and pilots. The game has two forms, infinity and time attack, both with several ships and types of villains to face.
Why similar: Casual 69.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Action 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Indie 4.4%
- #43 Space Beret
76% matchMixed52% of 692 reviews2016
Dev: Amaterasu Software
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Space Beret is a top down sci-fi shooter set in a "Starship Troopers" and "Crimsonland" inspired setting. In it, mankind is forced to fight hordes of horrible monstrosities in a desperate struggle for survival.
Why similar: Casual 93.5%, Action 3.5%, Indie 3%
- #44 Die Erdnussbutter
66% matchVery Positive98% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Demented Fish Studios
Windows
Shoot, dash, and power your way through enemy lines in the arcade-style 2D side scroller, Die Erdnussbutter!
Why similar: Memes 48.1%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Action 18.4%, Indie 6.8%, 2D 3.5%
- #45 Unlucky Seven
68% matchMixed47% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: Puzzling DreamPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Unlucky Seven will take you on a space walk and tell you a story about love, hate, and craving for human flesh.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 49.6%, Indie 26.3%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Singleplayer 7.7%, 2D 3.7%
- #46 Pih
62% matchVery Positive94% of 2,118 reviews2024
Dev: BecomeANobody
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Pih🥀 is the one and only pig-physics based shooter! Defeat enemy pigs, and don't get "HAMMED🍖" or "SAUSAGED" Oh... also make sure you don't get "GOLD HOGGED", "BOAR'ED" or..."LIL PIGGED" Shoot and punch those hawgs like your life depends on it! And the music is 🔥 Hop on Pih🥀hawg!
Why similar: Memes 84.8%, Indie 11.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #47 Meme Christmas
65% matchPositive90% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Lohsoft
Windows
An incredible New Year's roguelike in the genre of Survival! Immerse yourself in the holiday atmosphere and hold out as long as possible from the hordes of Memes and defeat all the Bosses...
Why similar: Casual 58%, Memes 33.5%, Action 4%, Indie 2%, 2D 1.7%
- #48 Frequent Flyer
73% matchVery Positive88% of 112 reviews2017
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Complete tasks and survive the oncoming enemy waves for as long as possible! Are you good enough? Are you a frequent flyer?
Why similar: Casual 77.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action 7.1%, Indie 5.6%, 2D 1.6%
- #49 Alex Jones: NWO Wars
63% matchVery Positive92% of 1,825 reviews2024
Dev: NWO Wars Team
Windows
Play the OFFICIAL Alex Jones video game! A classic arcade shooter in which you play as Alex Jones and save the world from the evil globalist plot to turn everyone into bug-eating pod-dwelling libtards! Stay tuned for future bonus levels and characters...
Why similar: Memes 42.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Action 11.5%, 2D 3.3%
- #50 VLADiK BRUTAL
61% matchVery Positive90% of 10,481 reviews2024
Dev: BRUTAL SOFTWARE
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fight under the onslaught of mutated monsters, obsessed soldiers and even darker bosses. Just try to survive and find out what to do next in this life, simultaneously tearing your enemies to pieces.
Why similar: Casual 91.1%, Action 8.9%
- #51 VARYZNEX
62% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: zakichi
Windows
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.6%, Pixel Graphics 26.5%, Indie 8.5%, Action 8.3%, 2D 5.8%
- #52 ShipLord
74% matchMixed62% of 844 reviews2015
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
ShipLord is a space avoid-er mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another lvl.
Why similar: Casual 78%, Indie 8.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.7%, Action 6.4%
- #53 Bean Battles
69% matchVery Positive94% of 10,134 reviews2018
Dev: Gupa Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A unique take on the popular genre of battle royales. Multiple fast pace rounds that rewards kills just as much as being the last alive. Team up, take revenge, and be the last bean standing.
Why similar: Memes 70.1%, Action 15.6%, Indie 13.1%, Atmospheric 1.2%
- #54 GUNFIELD
61% matchVery Positive96% of 269 reviews2024
Dev: Shiv
Windows
GUNFIELD – A game that combines the genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite. Choose the perfect weapon combinations and upgrade your ship to destroy hordes of enemies and giant bosses, using strategy and a powerful arsenal.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.9%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Action 11.5%, Indie 7%, 2D 5.2%
- #55 Made in Ohio
65% matchMostly Positive76% of 157 reviews2023
Dev: TOPERUSPub: CShark
Windows · Mac · Linux
Be ready for your adventures in OHIO. Fight Bosses, destroy your enemies, collect corns and become The King of OHIO!
Why similar: Memes 48.7%, Casual 37.4%, Action 10.4%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 1%
- #56 Putin VS ISIS
70% matchVery Positive89% of 328 reviews2018
Dev: Nikita "Ghost_RUS"Pub: Ghost_RUS Games
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 9%
You play for Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, and you need to save Syria from terrorists, for this you must fly and drop bombs on the terrorists.
Why similar: Casual 67%, Memes 15.7%, Action 6.1%, Psychological Horror 5.8%, Indie 5.4%
- #57 Rage Wars
70% matchVery Positive90% of 2,192 reviews2016
Dev: Lemondo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Get prepared for the FIRST EVER shooter game based on Rage Comics ! Rage Wars is a well-made action game with a variety of weapons, worlds and enemies to challenge with.
Why similar: Memes 43.8%, Casual 41.8%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Indie 3.3%, Atmospheric 0.5%
- #58 Deputinization
62% matchVery Positive98% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: Myttsi Zabav
Windows · Linux
Deputinization is run and gun action game focused on boss battles. The game features pixel graphics and music that is rooted in Ukrainian culture.
Why similar: Action 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Indie 18.1%, 2D 5.8%
- #59 Project Starship X
67% matchVery Positive95% of 95 reviews2020
Dev: Panda Indie Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Rogue-Lite shooter where you CRASH-KILL comical abominations! Pilot your spaceship as Swagthulhu in this original and wacky "Lovecraftian Parody"!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Casual 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Action 5.7%, 2D 5.1%