- #1 Guns, Gore & Cannoli
97% matchVery Positive92% of 4,209 reviews2015
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties. An all-you-can-shoot fest where you embody Vinnie, a mobster with a mission in a city controlled by gangsters and plagued by zombies. Featuring up to 4-man local co-op.
Why similar: Platformer 25.6%, Action 19.5%, Gore 18.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Comedy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features similar 2D run-and-gun mechanics with a heavy emphasis on cooperative play and over-the-top destruction.
- #2 Broforce
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 60,389 reviews2015
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.1 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: Platformer 25.9%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Action 17.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Gore 9%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same brand of chaotic, explosive 2D action and over-the-top patriotic humor.
- #3 Superfighters Deluxe
96% matchVery Positive89% of 3,466 reviews2018
Dev: MythoLogic Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.
Why similar: Platformer 22.9%, Action 20.1%, Gore 18.7%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Indie 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based, chaotic 2D brawler and shooter that excels in local multiplayer mayhem.
- #4 METAL SLUG
95% matchVery Positive89% of 4,944 reviews2015
Dev: DotemuPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Action 34.3%, Platformer 20.4%, Shooter 17.5%, Local Co-Op 15%, 2D 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive 2D run-and-gun experience that inspired the frantic pacing and arcade feel of the seed game.
- #5 METAL SLUG 3
94% matchVery Positive90% of 8,921 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Action 35.2%, Local Co-Op 21.7%, Shooter 17.2%, Platformer 16.8%, 2D 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, high-octane side-scrolling combat with a massive variety of weapons and enemies.
- #6 Bleed 2
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 reviews2017
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Action 32.3%, Platformer 30.4%, Indie 17.6%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, 2D 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity, fast-paced action game that focuses on fluid movement and relentless shooting.
- #7 Serious Sam's Bogus Detour
93% matchVery Positive82% of 533 reviews2017
Dev: CrackshellPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Serious Sam’s Bogus Detour is an all-new action-adventure in the legendary Serious Sam saga from Hammerwatch developer Crackshell.
Why similar: Action 44.9%, Gore 25.3%, Indie 23.3%, 2D 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it captures the core Serious Sam spirit of overwhelming enemy hordes and frantic combat.
- #8 Valfaris
92% matchVery Positive83% of 2,694 reviews2019
Dev: Steel MantisPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.
Why similar: Platformer 34.7%, Action 27%, Gore 20.5%, Indie 11.9%, 2D 6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a heavy metal aesthetic with brutal, side-scrolling combat and an impressive arsenal of weaponry.
- #9 Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,148 reviews2012
Dev: Ratloop AsiaPub: Reverb Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Annihilate an evil penguin regime in this cinematic platform adventure game offering full solo and co-op campaigns.
Why similar: Platformer 26.9%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Action 12.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Comedy 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish side-scrolling action game that balances platforming with humorous, gun-toting combat.
- #10 The Bug Butcher
91% matchVery Positive90% of 1,201 reviews2016
Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Action 32.2%, Local Co-Op 26.4%, Indie 22%, Platformer 15%, 2D 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style 2D shooter that focuses on fast reflexes and clearing screens of enemies.
- #11 Serious Sam: Tormental
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 258 reviews2022
Dev: Gungrounds (Macanga Games j.d.o.o.)Pub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Serious Sam: Tormental is a 3D rogue-lite top-down shooter where you blast your way through the tormented mind of demigod of destruction Mental, as he imagines worlds and monsters that stand on your path towards his inner ego. Let the showdown begin!
Why similar: Action 67.7%, Indie 32.3%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite that translates the series' signature bullet-hell intensity into a frantic 2D space.
- #12 Explosionade DX
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Pilot an experimental mech and shoot giant grenades to blow up sneaky aliens. Stomp their guts, destroy their base, and save the day!
Why similar: Platformer 32.5%, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Action 15.7%, Comedy 15.3%, Shooter 14.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on mech-based arcade destruction and side-scrolling platforming action.
- #13 Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
89% matchVery Positive85% of 3,701 reviews2012
Dev: ArkedoPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.
Why similar: Platformer 51.4%, Action 19.3%, Comedy 13.1%, Gore 8%, 2D 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous 2D platformer with over-the-top combat and a distinct, irreverent attitude.
- #14 Door Kickers: Action Squad
87% matchVery Positive95% of 10,451 reviews2018
Dev: PixelShardPub: KillHouse Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.1%, Shooter 25.1%, Action 22.7%, Indie 10.9%, 2D 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical side-scrolling shooter that maintains a high level of intensity and cooperative fun.
- #15 Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition
88% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,437 reviews2014
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!
Why similar: Platformer 32.9%, Action 20%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Indie 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep weapon customization and side-scrolling action that rewards experimentation with firepower.
- #16 Serious Sam 3: BFE
86% matchVery Positive88% of 28,337 reviews2011
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!
Why similar: Action 28.2%, Gore 25.1%, Comedy 17.4%, Shooter 13.5%, Local Co-Op 11%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic arena-shooter intensity and humor that defines the Serious Sam franchise.
- #17 Serious Sam 4
85% matchVery Positive83% of 17,240 reviews2020
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Serious Sam 4 reignites the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel loaded with an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.
Why similar: Gore 30.9%, Action 25.6%, Shooter 21.9%, Comedy 16.6%, Indie 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern entry that maintains the series' trademark horde-based combat and over-the-top firepower.
- #18 Cally's Caves 4
86% matchVery Positive84% of 146 reviews2018
Dev: VDO Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Cally’s Caves 4 is a run-and-gun action game, with tons of powerups, weapons, and levels. When your friend needs your help, there’s only one thing to do: LEVEL UP EVERYTHING!
Why similar: Platformer 49.9%, Action 42.8%, 2D 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D platformer that emphasizes weapon variety and constant, screen-filling action.
- #19 Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
84% matchVery Positive93% of 8,705 reviews2009
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake version of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS which was Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001 and which scored overall of 87% on Metacritic!
Why similar: Action 31.6%, Shooter 22.2%, Gore 21.8%, Comedy 17.5%, Indie 7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the foundational arena-shooter experience that informs the combat style of the entire series.
- #20 Double Kick Heroes
84% matchVery Positive81% of 270 reviews2020
Dev: Headbang Club
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Butcher loads of zombies in Rhythm with Metal! Survive on the highway to hell fighting an epic freakshow! Now with 30 levels of pure madness! 19 Licensed tracks and a Community Level Editor to import your own songs!
Why similar: Shooter 34.7%, Action 26.7%, Comedy 25.7%, 2D 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based shooter that matches the chaotic energy and heavy metal vibe of the Serious Sam franchise.
- #21 Serious Sam II
83% matchVery Positive90% of 13,700 reviews2012
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Serious Sam II is a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious!
Why similar: Action 32.9%, Comedy 24.4%, Shooter 19.5%, Gore 18.8%, Indie 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, colorful entry in the series that leans heavily into the humor and arcade-style action.
- #22 Bite the Bullet
82% matchMixed56% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Run, Gun and Eat your way through this roguelite RPG shooter. In a world where every enemy is edible, what you eat and how much you eat drives everything from your waistline to branching skill trees to weapon crafting. Shoot fast. Eat big. Satisfy your appetite for destruction.
Why similar: Platformer 29.8%, Action 17.5%, Gore 14.9%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Comedy 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique run-and-gun game that adds a layer of strategy through its eating and crafting mechanics.
- #23 Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter
81% matchVery Positive91% of 913 reviews2010
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month!
Why similar: Action 31.8%, Shooter 22.7%, Comedy 20.9%, Gore 15.5%, Indie 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential entry in the series known for its massive enemy counts and fast-paced movement.
- #24 Serious Sam Classics: Revolution
78% matchVery Positive90% of 3,730 reviews2019
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers, Sam travels through four beautiful worlds, confronting countless foes on his way to Mental's base.
Why similar: Action 39%, Shooter 24.5%, Comedy 13%, Indie 11.9%, Gore 11.6%
- #25 Booster Trooper
82% matchMixed47% of 197 reviews2010
Dev: DnS Development
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Booster Trooper is the future of multiplayer platform shooters. It provides tons of fun with its fast paced action and larger-than-life weapons. You can run or fly around the map, blasting your enemies to bits with bullets, rockets, grenades, magma and other weapons from your arsenal.
Why similar: Action 42.5%, Platformer 36.3%, Indie 21.2%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer 2D platformer that utilizes jetpacks and heavy weaponry for fast, vertical combat.
- #26 Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,307 reviews2019
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001!
Why similar: Action 30.4%, Gore 17.9%, Shooter 17.4%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Comedy 13.5%
- #27 Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,962 reviews2019
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month February 2002!
Why similar: Action 33.3%, Gore 22.3%, Shooter 17.1%, Comedy 10.9%, Local Co-Op 8.6%
- #28 Square Heroes
79% matchVery Positive86% of 246 reviews2015
Dev: Gnomic Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons. Lay waste to your friends and foes in local, LAN and online multiplayer matches, or hone your skills in single player and custom games.
Why similar: Action 62.3%, Indie 37.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D shooter that focuses on weapon progression and competitive arena combat.
- #29 Serious Sam: The Random Encounter
81% matchMixed49% of 806 reviews2011
Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Choose your weapons and take aim at the most random Serious Sam adventure yet!
Why similar: Action 50.9%, Indie 28.1%, Comedy 12.9%, 2D 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that retains the humor and art style of the franchise in a unique format.
- #30 Kill Fun Yeah
80% matchMixed44% of 82 reviews2014
Dev: Arctic Anteater
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Kill Fun Yeah is an online 2D platform shooter. Murder and capture your way to the top, using an ever increasing arsenal of silly weaponry and items, the powers of deflect, attract and freeze, as well as various powerups.
Why similar: Action 46.8%, Indie 28.3%, Platformer 24.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed 2D shooter designed specifically for chaotic multiplayer matches.
- #31 Serious Survivors
73% matchVery Positive88% of 156 reviews2025
Dev: Entropy Surfers
Windows
The most EXPLOSIVE roguelike boomer shooter. Fully packed with serious action, wicked humor, and good old bloody fun. Blast hordes of bastards, stack insane perks, and unlock new stuff. Survive…or get shredded trying!.. And try again.
Why similar: Shooter 56.3%, Action 43.7%
- #32 Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack!
76% matchVery Positive81% of 253 reviews2021
Dev: Be-Rad EntertainmentPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Step into the boots of Serious Sam's most iconic foe, the Headless Kamikaze, and chase down the vile Serious Sam in this action packed arcade runner
Why similar: Platformer 47.7%, Action 37.1%, 2D 7.7%, Indie 7.5%
- #33 Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta)
77% matchVery Positive93% of 5,400 reviews
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Serious Sam Fusion is a central hub for several existing Serious Sam games developed by Croteam. Cool new features, engine upgrades, patches and updates will be released to existing owners for FREE!
Why similar: Action 33.4%, Gore 26.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Comedy 11.7%, Indie 9.8%
- #34 AK-xolotl: Together
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,442 reviews2023
Dev: 2Awesome StudioPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The cutest, deadliest top-down roguelike shooter featuring AK-wielding Axolotls. Blast your way through the animal kingdom with an arsenal of kick-ass guns, mighty power-ups and even raise an army of trigger-happy baby axolotls. 🔫🔫 Double the firepower! Local co-op update now live!
Why similar: Action 48.3%, Indie 28.6%, 2D 23.2%
- #35 Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter
76% matchVery Positive88% of 740 reviews2017
Dev: Croteam VRPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter is a frantic arcade action FPS, featuring singleplay and co-op campaign, various multiplayer modes, all presented in glorious VR and with different locomotion movements.
Why similar: Action 42.7%, Gore 35.9%, Indie 21.3%
- #36 Gunnheim
79% matchMostly Negative40% of 337 reviews2015
Dev: SIEIDI Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dish out carnage of hellish proportions in Gunnheim, a top-down co-op shooter where the equation is simple: Vikings + Guns = Mayhem!
Why similar: Action 30.3%, Gore 24.8%, Indie 17.8%, Local Co-Op 15%, Shooter 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that shares the gore and cooperative focus of the Serious Sam series.
- #37 Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2
74% matchVery Positive94% of 5,401 reviews2018
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.
Why similar: Action 22%, Platformer 16.7%, Gore 16.4%, Shooter 14.7%, Local Co-Op 13.3%
- #38 Super Kill-BOI 9000
73% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: PlayWithFurcifer
Windows · Linux
A bullet heaven where you cooperate with Kill-BOI 9000 (your friend and toaster). Forge a beautiful bond and bring destruction - together. Give him saws! Give him drones! Then give all the drones saws! AND THEN SET THE SAWS ON FIRE.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 48.9%, Action 34.3%, 2D 16.8%
- #39 Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope
75% matchVery Positive85% of 1,427 reviews2017
Dev: Croteam VRPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Serious Sam is back! And this time it's REAL!
Why similar: Gore 37.5%, Action 31.9%, Shooter 16.1%, Indie 14.6%
- #40 Garbanzo Quest
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 586 reviews2024
Dev: zagawee
Windows · Mac · Linux
GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!
Why similar: Platformer 44.1%, Local Co-Op 25.3%, Action 13.5%, Indie 12.7%, 2D 4.4%
- #41 Duke Nukem Forever
75% matchMixed69% of 11,419 reviews2011
Dev: Gearbox SoftwarePub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun!
Why similar: Action 38.8%, Shooter 25.5%, Comedy 21.2%, Gore 14.5%
- #42 Galactic Thunderdome
70% matchVery Positive100% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Pansimula
Windows · Linux
Galactic Thunderdome is a 2D sci-fi platform brawler with a focus on physics-based mayhem. Best your friends with a vast array of weapons and gadgets in a world rich with emergent gameplay, explosive antics, and bloody remains.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 46.2%, Action 43.1%, 2D 10.7%
- #43 Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
73% matchVery Positive89% of 792 reviews2016
Dev: FreakZone GamesPub: Retroware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
When a mysterious beam from space transforms the world into a game, the Angry Video Game Nerd must return to put the "ASS" in ASSimilation. Utilize new mechanics, power-ups, abilities, and collectible armor pieces to defeat your most powerful foe yet, and save the world!
Why similar: Action 31.9%, Platformer 31.1%, Indie 18%, Gore 15.3%, 2D 3.7%
- #44 Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem
70% matchVery Positive93% of 4,908 reviews2022
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is a new stand-alone expansion to the world of the classic FPS series. Join the fight against Notorious Mental on a journey through the wild lands of Russia, and find your way through this lost chapter of Sam Stone's adventures.
Why similar: Shooter 52.7%, Action 47.3%
- #45 KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2
66% matchVery Positive94% of 1,556 reviews2025
Dev: Casey Donnellan Games LLCPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2 is the ultimate co-op spider-hunting experience! Either solo or as a team of Exterminators, unleash an arsenal of crazy weapons, wreak havoc, and complete dozens of challenges across seven dimensions under spider siege.
Why similar: Comedy 55.1%, Action 44.9%
- #46 Tormentor❌Punisher
71% matchVery Positive88% of 595 reviews2017
Dev: E-StudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Everything in Tormentor❌Punisher can be killed in one hit, from bosses to yourself. Bosses conjure traps to make the arena hellish. Demons adjust to your play style and punish you. Perform combos on enemies and gain cool upgrades. Reload your machine gun by firing your shotgun. Let's do this!
Why similar: Action 35.1%, Gore 22.5%, Local Co-Op 20.5%, Indie 18.7%, 2D 3.3%
- #47 Jets'n'Guns Gold
71% matchVery Positive87% of 1,517 reviews2014
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.
Why similar: Action 37.5%, Indie 21.1%, Shooter 16.6%, Comedy 11.3%, 2D 9.2%
- #48 Shoot 1UP DX
72% matchVery Positive80% of 152 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shooter 35.7%, Action 22.8%, Local Co-Op 21.3%, 2D 13.1%, Indie 7.2%
- #49 ANTONBLAST
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,412 reviews2024
Dev: Summitsphere
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced explosive action platformer that's all about destruction. Play as the enraged Dynamite Anton (or his cranked-out coworker Annie) and use your Mighty F’n Hammer to demolish bizarre worlds, tussle with screen-filling bosses, and steal your Spirits back from Satan!
Why similar: Platformer 44.8%, Action 28.7%, 2D 13.6%, Indie 13%
- #50 Blazing Chrome
69% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Platformer 26.4%, Action 20.6%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Shooter 15.7%, Indie 11.3%
- #51 Painkiller Overdose
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,170 reviews2007
Dev: Mindware StudiosPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%
The critically-acclaimed and award-winning FPS franchise is back! Packed with tons of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled single player and multiplayer action, Painkiller Overdose brings with it 6 innovative new demonic weapons, mind-bending physics, lightning-player maps, over 40 demented and sickly-twisted monsters from Hell and gigantic end...
Why similar: Action 45.5%, Gore 35.6%, Shooter 18.9%
- #52 Demons with Shotguns
71% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2016
Dev: MindShaft Games, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The ultimate couch fragger gibfest! Armed with a powerful shotgun, bullet deflecting shield and power-up tarot cards, 2 to 4 local players will battle it out to collect each others souls in 9 different competitive game modes across 4 realms & 40 arenas. This is frantic local multiplayer action at its bloodiest!
Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, Local Co-Op 21.9%, Action 17.5%, Shooter 14.4%, Indie 10.2%
- #53 Worms Ultimate Mayhem
69% matchVery Positive89% of 6,136 reviews2011
Dev: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Load your weapons and experience a whole new dimension in destructive turn-based cartoon action!
Why similar: Comedy 37.4%, Local Co-Op 33.4%, Action 29.2%
- #54 Contract Rush DX
63% matchVery Positive100% of 219 reviews2025
Dev: FigburnPub: Team Ficus
Windows
Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!
Why similar: Platformer 41.5%, Action 20.9%, Shooter 18.4%, Gore 12.7%, 2D 6.5%
- #55 God's Trigger
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 987 reviews2019
Dev: One More LevelPub: Techland Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Slay enemies with speed and precision in an over-the-top show of blood and explosions. Play solo or with others, make split-second decisions, dodge bullets, and use weapons and abilities to inflict violence in the most graphic way possible.
Why similar: Platformer 47%, Shooter 26.5%, Action 17.1%, 2D 9.4%
- #56 Shotgun Cop Man
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 605 reviews2025
Dev: DeadToast EntertainmentPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
GO TO HELL, ARREST SATAN. Propel yourself to justice and glory on a journey through hell in this punchy, crunchy, son-of-a-gun precision platformer from the creator of My Friend Pedro.
Why similar: Platformer 38.7%, Shooter 25.3%, Action 23.5%, 2D 6.7%, Comedy 3.9%
- #57 Voidigo
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.7%, Comedy 23.3%, Shooter 19.6%, Action 16.1%, 2D 8.4%
- #58 State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem
67% matchVery Positive84% of 585 reviews2017
Dev: Lapovich Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Prepare for bullet hell action and crazy driving! Your town is on fire, anarchy reigns the streets, aliens rampage in the sky! Grab your gun and join the fun!
Why similar: Action 43.6%, Shooter 20.8%, Comedy 18.3%, Indie 9.9%, 2D 7.5%
- #59 Disastr_Blastr
68% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Dog Theory
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Descend into a radical new dimension of abstract minimalist arcade fury in Disastr_Blastr! Blaze your merciless path of devastation through an expansive non-linear game world with 100+ stages of cortex-shattering cubic mayhem!
Why similar: Action 44.6%, Indie 28.2%, Shooter 27.2%
- #60 MYRIAD DEATH
62% matchVery Positive86% of 272 reviews2025
Dev: IGNITION MPub: holo Indie
Windows
This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.
Why similar: Shooter 43%, Action 28.5%, 2D 15.6%, Gore 8.6%, Indie 4.4%