- #1 Valiant Gears
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gaze Interactive
Windows
Valiant Gears is a 3D old school shoot 'em up game. Hop on your Valiant Gear, a ferocious battle machine and defend the planet by fighting the alien robots!
Why similar: Action 52.1%, Indie 39%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.3%, Arcade 3.7%
- #2 Cosmotic Blast
97% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: ThetaREZ
Windows
Cosmotic Blast is an asteroid game in an immersive experience. Stand amongst a swirling cluster of asteroids in space as you pilot a ship. Blast and destroy wave after wave of asteroids and collect the Cosmotic energy to enhance your ship, making it faster, stronger and more resilient.
Why similar: Action 48%, Indie 35.9%, Space 6.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.7%, Arcade 4%
- #3 The Real Laser Ball
96% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Holmsario Games
Windows
A physics based, arcade, high score chaser with a progression system and a fetish for the 80’s. In The Real Laser Ball you’re a ball… with a laser.
Why similar: Action 51.1%, Indie 38.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.1%, Arcade 4.6%
- #4 VainPlanet
95% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Yamagisi
Windows
VainPlanet is a VR shooting game aiming for high score by attacking enemies while avoiding or preventing attacks from drones.
Why similar: Action 46.5%, Indie 34.8%, Space 6.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.6%, Sci-fi 3.7%
- #5 Bowman VS Zombies
94% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Antoine Hésèque
Windows
Grab your bow, nock your arrows, and fight to survive against waves of nasty zombies, gruesome monsters, and epic bosses who follow the orders of your worst enemy in Bowman VS Zombies!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #6 Asteroid Girl
94% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: BTNcafe
Windows
Help the cute asteroid girl conquer the universe.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #7 Break Stuff With Coins
93% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: MKJ Interactive
Windows
Ever wanted to just let loose and Break stuff? Break Stuff with Coins lets you do just that. Toss coins at stuff, and break or manipulate it, all in a wacky physics world. Unlock new coins, each with unique bonuses or destructive effects that will definitely spice up your playstyle.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #8 Bomber Barn
91% matchMixed59% of 66 reviews2020
Dev: Late Leaf Games
Windows
Bomber Barn is a cute and competitive local multiplayer game, endless fun for all ages! Bomb your pals as an adorable animal with unique abilities, blasting through a variety of themed maps designed for tense battles.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #9 Derelict (DO NOT BUY)
92% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: JEPR DEV
Windows · Mac
DO NOT BUY... A massive Space Station was found after 20 years of being lost, your mission is to walk among the infested interior in order to carry out your mission. Dangers beyond comprehension lurk in the shadows, be ready...
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #10 Eternum EX
91% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: Radin GamesPub: Flynn's Arcade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sir Arthur has gotten old... too old. He has lost everything he had and loved, and with nothing more to lose he leaves for Samarnath, an evil subterranean kingdom in search of treasures, adventures and the most important: five magical orbs that together provide: the Eternal youth.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #11 Saint George | The Tree Of Secrets
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Obscure Cloud
Windows
Embark on a new breed of medieval-fantasy arcade plaformer and explore extensive worlds packed with loots, creatures and humongous boss
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #12 Drill Arena
90% matchNegative16% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Fight in a brutal battle between robots with drills. In the arena there are only you and your opponents. Only the most sturdy and agile robot will survive!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #13 Unnamed Fiasco
89% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: Unnamed Fiasco Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Unnamed Fiasco is a local multiplayer game where your mistakes can help you. Every time your character dies, a new clone is created to help you by repeating your past lives actions. Face your friends on intense couch multiplayer matches or go solo on tons of action-puzzle challenges.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #14 Battle Trendaria
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: megaeggz
Windows
Shapeshifting Local Multiplayer upto 4 players Third person shooter
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #15 Gunnihilation
88% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Robo Pixel Games
Windows
Ultraviolent bullet-hell platformer Gunnihilation is dual stick 16-bit mayhem that fuses several forms of 2D shoot 'em up, from run-and-gun classics like Contra and Metal Slug, to the arena-based slaughter of Smash TV.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #16 UBERCOLD
86% matchMixed55% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: Side Group
Windows
A stylish parody game featuring an unconventional weapon.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #17 SuperLuminauts
87% matchMostly Negative27% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: LampFire
Windows · Mac
Break Space-Time with Friends! SuperLuminauts is a local-multiplayer spaceship shooter where your missiles leave trails in time. With the tight controls of an arcade shooter, and the deep mechanics of no other, soon you'll be flying, thinking, and blowing up your friends like a true SuperLuminaut.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #18 GOLDRUSHERS
86% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: UnNaturalism Inc.
Windows · Mac
A Goldrush themed local multiplayer brawler for PC and Mac!Play as two competing prospectors trying to fill your safes with precious gold nuggets or other items of value.GOLDRUSHERS will provide fast paced action, wacky antics, and flying horses for your living room.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #19 Celestial Breach
85% matchMixed46% of 26 reviews2017
Dev: Dark Nebulae
Windows
Celestial Breach is a Coop arcade flight game in a Sci-Fi setting, Focused on team play VS NPC. It contains a lots of the old school arcade flight sim components, while being refreshing by focusing on cooperation and adding more exotic weapons, abilities, and GamePlay mechanics.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #20 Anark.io
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Pinpin TeamPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Anark.io is a twin stick shooter taking place in the 80's
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #21 Aequitas Orbis
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Ludi Dorici
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save the planet or challenge your friends steering your ship through the force of gravity in this fast-paced 2D space game.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #22 Secret of Harrow Manor
82% matchMostly Negative33% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Only Human Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore an abandoned manor and it's grounds filled with nightmare creatures, locked doors, and scattered ammunition.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #23 One minute of death
81% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Krzysztof Konopka
Windows
O.M.O.D. is pretty difficult platform game.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #24 Defection
81% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Sergey Saratov
Windows
Defection is a third-person multiplayer shooter with hand-drawn styling.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #25 Blue Crystal
80% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Storm Signal
Windows
This game is a twin stick shooter with time attack elements. Clear the target time and collect crystals.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #26 Weird creatures
82% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2016
Dev: mchernykh
Windows
Blow-up your mind with the easy fantasy shooting simulator. You will travel across forests, deserts and snowy mountains, accompanied by a powerful ally vehicle to care of. Various weird inhabitants resist you to collect art pieces. Ever struggle to be rewarded.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #27 Heavy Recoil
79% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Andy SharpePub: Epsotic LLC
Windows
Shoot through 3 levels of enemies with 4 different projectile weapons. Move quickly and use cover as enemies will react to your position and actions. Kill enemies to get health before they take you out!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #28 Ethanol in dungeon
78% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: オートリ電子
Windows
千鳥足になりながら、フロアにいる敵を全滅させよう。タイミングが全て!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #29 Cotropitorii
77% matchVery Positive82% of 57 reviews2018
Dev: Alexandru DutaPub: 2 Bad Design
Windows
Cotropitorii is a third-person multi-player action shooter game that celebrates Romanian communism. Up to 32 players can join and pick between two factions and battle it out in death-match mode with over ten different weapons.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #30 Seconds to Square
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 67 reviews2017
Dev: Fast Fall Studios
Windows · Mac
Seconds to Square is a momentum-based action-platformer where players draw boxes to manipulate time.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #31 Toy-War: The Beginning
79% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: DK Studio
Windows
Welcome to the fantasy war is you never seen Before!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #32 Beyond the Wizard
75% matchMixed61% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: EJB StudioPub: Team ShockdriveR
Windows
This is a 2D action hardcore flatformer game. Get into the simple but difficult world of Beyond the Wizard! If you have enough patience, this game will not be difficult!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #33 Corporate America
74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Sam DeMinicoPub: Self Published
Windows
Corporate America is a fast paced multiplayer shooter, where you shoot emails to your coworkers in intense competitive matches online and off to see who is the best corporate shill.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #34 Double Stretch
76% matchMostly Negative24% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: ARGamesPub: Metal Fox
Windows
Double Stretch - an unusual top down flight shooter.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #35 Nebula
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: Szekretar
Windows
Nebula is an action platformer with a high emphasis on using everything at your disposal to succeed, such as the gravity gun. The game takes place on an abandoned space station where you need to survive the deadly traps, defeat your enemies and solve physics based puzzles.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #36 Space Slam
75% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: ;)Pub: Quickdraw Studios
Windows
In SPACE SLAM there is only one way to mine: ramming planets at full speed with your spacecraft. View the action in VR with your HTC Vive or in flat mode!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #37 Paladin
73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Pumpkin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are earth's last hero - defend civilization from annihilation.Protect the cities, destroy the aliens and upgrade your fighter. Drive back the vile invading scum and save mankind in this frantic twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #38 Cecconoid
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 28 reviews2019
Dev: Triple Eh? Ltd
Windows · Linux
Cecconoid is an 8-bit inspired, flick-screen, twin-stick-shooter, set in an alternate dimension where the pixels are still chunky, and the bad guys are black and white. Except for their red dangly bits...
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #39 Cars Arena
71% matchMixed62% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: PixelPlex
Windows
Cars Arena is an online 2-8 player deathmatch action game.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #40 BitShift: BattleGrid
73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2016
Dev: Animate Objects
Windows
You have been injected into the BattleGrid. BitShift is a 4-on-4 multiplayer gaming experience where VR gamers compete directly with desktop gamers in a battle to control the data from AntiCorp. PC vs. VR. Drones vs. Runners. Air vs. Ground. Hackers vs. Security. White Hat vs. Black Hat. Mass Hysteria!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #41 INVISIBLE
72% matchMixed48% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: Tsukinowa App.
Windows
"You are in a closed space craft. Your aim is to survive even though you defeat other passengers."
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #42 The Executioner: Prologue
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LS
Windows
The Executioner: Prologue is a hardcore two-dimensional action platformer. The game serves as an introductory part of an epic story which narrates about an executioner’s adventures in hell. After the sudden and mysterious death you find yourself in hell. Try to escape from the world of the dead back into the normal world.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #43 The Airship Designer
69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: The Studio
Windows
Build your own airships by snaping engines, envelops, fins and gondolas together. Then fly it freely or watch it blow up in the sandbox!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #44 VHSoverdose
72% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2016
Dev: CallThePolices
Windows
VHSoverdose is an unrelenting assault of outlandish action, served up with thick juicy slice of anatomical annihilation! Set inside of the confides of a simple 80's Arcade Machine... Or is it?
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #45 Claw Breaker
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Team Klaw
Windows · Mac · Linux
Claw Breaker is an epic party fighting game full of scoops, snips, and salt. Beware, shouting and excitement may occur in this ultimate two-player claw-down of action-packed slashing and melee attacks.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #46 Cardinal Conclave
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: RoninGameDevPub: Jumpmen Gaming
Windows
In Cardinal Conclave you play as Kip! Battle aliens and fly through the air as your planet's last hope for survival.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #47 Nemesis
74% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Fungun LimitedPub: Kevin Bramhill
Windows
Experience the excitement that we felt on discovering arcade wonders like Asteroids. A dose of nostalgia plus choice modern magic mixed with your VR kit, standing or room scale, modern capabilities and lovingly crafted eye popping fast game play.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #48 GRAY GROFA
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TPM.CO SOFT WORKS
Windows
GRAY GROFA is an unparalleled side-scrolling shooter puzzle game developed for the 8-bit MSX computer. 2 years have been spent hand-tuning the game's visuals, movements and puzzles in a tireless pursuit for aesthetic perfection.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #49 Starship Rubicon
71% matchPositive84% of 44 reviews2015
Dev: WickworksPub: Cheerful Ghost
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Starship Rubicon is a modern take on the classic space shooter genre. It's a smart and challenging rogue-lite that features a unique control scheme, pixel art remixed with NASA photographs, and an existential crisis about who is REALLY the monster.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #50 Astroe
69% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Superstruct
Windows · Linux
Multiplayer player 2D space battle. Collect gold, team up and take over the other team's satellites.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #51 STARCATCHER
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: John PlewePub: Nevercenter
Windows · Mac
STARCATCHER is an experimental wave-based arcade game, currently in development. It's simple, unique, and intensely hard. Protect the heart!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #52 Balloon Fighter
70% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Quizony.com
Windows
Fly into the air and win balloon duels. You are hunting for wily chickens. Try to pierce their balloons, but do not let them break yours.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #53 leapoid
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Topher Anselmo
Windows
Leap, fall, and perish — over and over again. Only the most seasoned platforming veterans will overcome the trials that leapoid has to offer.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #54 Hyper Storm
65% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: MotionHouse
Windows
Hyper Storm is an arcade, thrilling shooter with backview. Defeat your enemies and compete for the best scores by controlling futuristic fighters that rush towards your enemies on a stage from ground to space.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #55 Potentia
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: Influx Interactive
Windows
A multiplayer sci-fi arena shooter with a heavy emphasis on verticality, meant for playing with friends. It combines fast paced quake-style action with unique and skill based weapons, resulting in a competitive and enjoyable experience.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #56 Impixable
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Flaming Bat Studios
Windows
Impixable is a 2d top down shooter, featuring 50 unique waves of enemies. These waves are difficult and unforgiving at times, but do not change between playthroughs, giving you the opportunity to learn from your mistakes and conquer this challenge!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%