- #1 Sunburnt
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: ZeroFolio
Windows · Mac
Sunburnt is a short, arcade-style game following a rather unfortunate fellow, seeking shelter from the sun in a desert oasis. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Indie 45.9%, Retro 27.2%, Arcade 26.9%
- #2 Brick Breaker Heart Collector
96% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Jesus Hinojosa Gracia
Windows
If you like Breakout / Arkanoid style games, this game is for you.
Why similar: Old School 36.5%, Arcade 27.6%, Retro 26%, Indie 9.9%
- #3 Square Wave
94% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: NaturalGas Games
Windows
Square wave is an Arcade game inspired from the old classics. Push Away the Squares before they pass through the arena, And Survive for as long as you can and Get The Highest Score.
Why similar: Old School 38.3%, Arcade 29.4%, Retro 27.8%, Indie 4.5%
- #4 Wizorb
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 996 reviews2012
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The once peaceful Kingdom of Gorudo is threatened by an evil presence. The only hope for salvation is Cyrus!
Why similar: Arcade 30.8%, Retro 24.9%, Indie 24.4%, Old School 19.8%
- #5 Gridrunner Revolution
95% matchVery Positive83% of 84 reviews2010
Dev: Llamasoft LTD
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 54 min≥1hr: 17%
Gridrunner Revolution is a game which has evolved over 27 years. The original Gridrunner games were created for the Commodore 64 and Vic-20 back in 1982. The company that made the games, Llamasoft, are now one of the longest established game developers in existence and over the intervening years have done pioneering work in the field of...
Why similar: Indie 62.7%, Arcade 37.3%
- #6 Jump Jumpz
94% matchMixed64% of 35 reviews2018
Dev: Gronzragüer Games
Windows · Mac
Reach as high as possible while collecting as many coins as you can. This game has the difficulty and style of Arcade games of the 80s.
Why similar: Indie 36.7%, Retro 34.2%, Arcade 29%
- #7 Stormworm+
93% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2016
Dev: Afrobeast GamesPub: Afrobeast PTY. LTD.
Windows
Stormworm+ is a Fast-Paced Reflex-Driven Arcade Game backed with colorful visuals and an original soundtrack! Inspired by the arcade games of old, collect, grow and aim for the top spot on the leaderboards!
Why similar: Indie 56.8%, Arcade 24.8%, Sci-fi 18.4%
- #8 GHOSTKEEPER
91% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Cap SmokerPub: My Way Games
Windows
GHOSTKEEPER - the player controls a platform that can be moved by placing it under the bone, preventing it from falling on the skulls.
Why similar: Old School 36.9%, Arcade 29.3%, Retro 22.6%, Indie 11.2%
- #9 They Came From the Sky
91% matchVery Positive94% of 67 reviews2019
Dev: FobTi interactive
Windows
They Came From the Sky is tiny, retro styled, highly-addictive and fast paced arcade game wherein you take the role of one of the Flying Saucers in the 1950s with one and only one Mission: Make a delicious juicy Human Smoothie!
Why similar: Indie 25.5%, Old School 24.5%, Retro 18.9%, Arcade 17.5%, Sci-fi 13.6%
- #10 2D Brick Breaker Game | REMASTERED
89% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2022
Dev: Cypsy1714
Windows
2D Brick Breaker Game | REMASTERED is a relaxing/casual retro game where you shoot balls and break the variously colored bricks. There are also a lot of different powerups to make the game more immersive. The game has 100 unique levels.
Why similar: Arcade 31.5%, Retro 26%, Old School 23.1%, Indie 19.5%
- #11 Super Pixalo
92% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2015
Dev: Philip Royer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Super Pixalo is the story of a pixel from a 1960s Rock & Roll themed arcade cabinet. Join Pixalo as he travels through over 50 years of pop culture in a journey of self discovery.
Why similar: Indie 38.6%, Retro 32.2%, Arcade 29.2%
- #12 Crazy Invader ShootEm Down
88% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Crazy Retro Games
Windows
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Arcade 27.6%, Retro 26.8%, Old School 19.2%, Indie 14.7%, Sci-fi 11.7%
- #13 Bloxtacle Course
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Prickleberry Games LLC
Windows
Bloxtacle Course is a block breaker game where you are given nearly full control over the ball itself.
Why similar: Arcade 28.3%, Old School 26.7%, Indie 25.6%, Retro 19.3%
- #14 Super Thrustforce: Orbital Meat Police
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bearcat Games
Windows
Super Thrustforce: Orbital Meat Police is an old-school arcade game featuring gravity-based gameplay and lots of shooting.
Why similar: Indie 42.6%, Old School 34.2%, Retro 23.1%
- #15 Feel-A-Maze
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 120 reviews2014
Dev: Five Archers GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 30%
YOU WILL FEEL-A-MAZE!
Why similar: Indie 54.8%, Arcade 45.2%
- #16 ASCIIDENT
87% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2020
Dev: UAB Puzzle LabPub: Black Maple Games
Windows
ASCIIDENT is an open-world sci-fi game with a design completely made by text characters
Why similar: Indie 68.6%, Retro 17.9%, Sci-fi 13.5%
- #17 P-BOT
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: Joshua Rooijakkers
Windows
P-BOT, the skill-based sci-fi platformer. Take control of the many robots inhabiting this futuristic city, and survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Indie 46.4%, Arcade 27.2%, Sci-fi 26.4%
- #18 Cranky Chibi Cthulhu
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Tlaloc Interactive LLC
Windows
An 8-bit style vertical SHMUP (very loosely) based on the writings of H.P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Old School 38.8%, Arcade 33.9%, Retro 18.1%, Indie 9.2%
- #19 ElbmarKs
81% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Mantislia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A tribute to the magnificent side-scrolling Arcade shooter games with a modern look, physics-based movement, and some challenging twists that will test your speed, reflexes, accuracy, patience, and memory at the same time.
Why similar: Old School 29.1%, Arcade 24.1%, Retro 19.1%, Sci-fi 17.8%, Indie 9.9%
- #20 Boing
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Crazy Retro Games
Windows
"Boing" redefines retro space shooters with its potent weaponry. Defend, attack, and level up as you twist through challenges. Endless fun for all!
Why similar: Arcade 33.9%, Old School 22.2%, Indie 17.5%, Retro 13.9%, Sci-fi 12.4%
- #21 Lord of the Click 2
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 45 reviews2021
Dev: HugePixel
Windows
Orcs,goblins and other evil spirits are getting closer, and very soon they will get so close that it will simply be impossible to get out of the kingdom. The king himself is ready to stop the army of dishonor. It will be difficult to determine how this battle will end if you don't help him!
Why similar: Retro 37.1%, Arcade 36.7%, Indie 26.1%
- #22 Rand-O-mazE
85% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Sublemonal
Windows
Randomly generated maze game
Why similar: Old School 30.6%, Indie 28.3%, Retro 20.7%, Arcade 20.4%
- #23 Balls Mania!
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
"Balls Mania!" is a truly unique game where the object is to get as many "blue balls" as you can without getting your own balls smashed! In "Balls Mania!" the more blue balls you have and the more "ball goop" you spill, the higher your score is likely to be!
Why similar: Old School 34.6%, Arcade 29.7%, Retro 20.9%, Indie 14.8%
- #24 Monster Breakout
78% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Wokoha LLC
Windows
Break bricks, dodge attacks, collect power-ups, and defeat all the Monsters in ten different worlds featuring a unique boss, soundtrack, and theme!
Why similar: Old School 32.1%, Arcade 26.8%, Retro 20.9%, Indie 20.2%
- #25 Terra Lander Remastered
84% matchMixed58% of 224 reviews2015
Dev: DM MediaPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 18%
Navigate the player to the landing pad through twenty increasingly difficult levels within the time limit and with enough fuel.
Why similar: Indie 57.8%, Arcade 25.2%, Retro 17%
- #26 Pirate Pop™
82% matchMixed64% of 159 reviews2016
Dev: Dadako
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
You awaken on a strange island sometime in the afternoon. Half your face is sunburnt and seagulls stole your lunch. Enough about you. This is about Pete Jr! The tiny pirate! He looks up to see bubbles, tons of them! What's causing these bubbles to appear? Who is behind this awful mischief?
Why similar: Arcade 34.3%, Indie 33.3%, Retro 32.4%
- #27 Schizoids
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic top-down space game from 1983, you can take on one of the most dangerous jobs in the galaxy: garbage disposal. Try to survive for as long as possible, while knocking the giant garbage pods into a black hole with your Space-Dozer.
Why similar: Arcade 30.4%, Retro 29%, Old School 22.3%, Sci-fi 18.4%
- #28 Orbital Siege
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
Windows
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Old School 29.5%, Retro 25.8%, Arcade 24%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Indie 8%
- #29 Arcadium
77% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: Gedor Games
Windows
Arcadium is an action packed brickbreaker game where you destroy bricks, enemies and bosses using your ball and powerups. Fast reflexes, aiming and avoiding simple misstakes is required for beating this game, choose between three difficulty settings to adjust the challenge.
Why similar: Arcade 34%, Old School 29.8%, Retro 19.3%, Indie 17%
- #30 Castle Clamber
79% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Trederia
Windows · Mac
Castle Clamber is an arcade action platformer for one or two players inspired by games of the 80s and 90s.
Why similar: Indie 48.2%, Retro 28.2%, Arcade 23.6%
- #31 16bit vs Reality
76% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Weird Stuff Studio
Windows
Retro-style platformer inspired by the 16bit classics. Jump and shoot your way through challenging levels. Watch two distinct visual styles collide. Enjoy the awesome rocking music. In the name of all that is childhood!
Why similar: Indie 39.7%, Old School 32.7%, Retro 27.6%
- #32 Ultra Break
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Autotelic Games
Windows
Ultra Break is a modern take on the classic brick-breaker genre which merges classic, fast-paced gameplay with new mechanics and tight controls.
Why similar: Arcade 36.8%, Retro 32.5%, Sci-fi 19.8%, Indie 10.9%
- #33 Wolfie's Break Out
75% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Full and All GamesPub: Full and All LLC
Windows · Mac
"Wolfie's Break Out" is an entertaining and addictive game that captures the essence of classic brick breaker games while adding a fresh, modern twist. With its simple yet challenging gameplay, retro graphics, and catchy soundtrack, this game is sure to provide hours of fun for gamers of all ages.
Why similar: Indie 36.6%, Arcade 35.9%, Retro 27.5%
- #34 STRATAGEM
69% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Nightwatch Studios
Windows
STRATAGEM is a sci-fi arcade game where you must launch escape pods without sending active ones into colliding orbits.
Why similar: Old School 29.3%, Arcade 27%, Retro 18.5%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Indie 9.4%
- #35 Ah Diddums
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic ZX Spectrum game from 1983, take on the role of the loyal Teddy, trying to leave the toybox to comfort a crying baby. But watch out! The other toys, scared that the baby being comforted will lead to mother turning out the lights, will try to stop you!
Why similar: Arcade 45.3%, Retro 29.4%, Old School 25.3%
- #36 Alienzix
78% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Xero TR-MMXZPub: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Oldschool 2Д-shooter of the Windows 2000 epoch, controlled by mouse. 2-player local cooperative mode with several difficulty levels.
Why similar: Indie 48.1%, Retro 26.1%, Arcade 25.8%
- #37 Rescue Lucy 2
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: Dmitry StarodymovPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac
A sequel of the mystical adventures of salvation of Lucy, filled with secrets and horror.
Why similar: Indie 41.7%, Old School 33.5%, Retro 24.7%
- #38 Escape Rebooted
73% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: Stéphane Bottin
Windows
This is a 2D puzzle jumping platformer in the dark.
Why similar: Indie 81.9%, Arcade 18.1%
- #39 Don't Explode
75% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Eldritch Heart Studio
Windows · Mac
2 Player only arcade game with one rule, don't explode.
Why similar: Indie 40.1%, Arcade 31.8%, Sci-fi 28.1%
- #40 Spacebase19
72% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Morgondag
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend Spacebase 19 from the asteroids swarming down on the station! Shoot down waves of stones and equip different powerful weapons. How many waves can you last? A simple nostalgic retro arcade turret defense shooter.
Why similar: Arcade 23.9%, Sci-fi 22.6%, Old School 22.3%, Indie 17.9%, Retro 13.4%
- #41 CyberBrick
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
CyberBrick presents classic brick breaker arcade action in a new re-imagined unique game where the better you are at staying cool and composed, the more points you will likely score. Offers 100% Mouse controller gameplay!
Why similar: Arcade 33.3%, Old School 33.2%, Retro 20.6%, Indie 12.8%
- #42 Galaxy Bricks
65% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Emerald Knight Interactive LLC
Windows
Two classic games collide to create one amazing experience you can always just pick up and play. Enjoy Endless levels and see how high of a score you can get.
Why similar: Arcade 27%, Old School 25.8%, Retro 25%, Indie 22.3%
- #43 The Adventures of Eggbert
71% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2020
Dev: Lazernaut Media
Windows
Help Eggbert grab eggs, dodge foxes, and hatch chicks in this retro arcade challenge!
Why similar: Indie 83.2%, Retro 16.8%
- #44 Spark Mk1
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zylos Games LLC
Windows
Spark MK1 is a fast paced non-stop action game that will challenge your reflexes.
Why similar: Arcade 37%, Old School 26.5%, Sci-fi 20.2%, Retro 16.3%
- #45 Caverns of Karvella
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: TANDS game developmentPub: TandS Game Development
Windows
lThis game is iconic, remember when game play was king, well this game delivers everything that was amazing about games from a retro era, believe and you will succedeed in being a champion of Karvella,, designed with the game player in mind, I promise levels of amazement in how true games of the 80's gripped millions of player into believ
Why similar: Indie 62.8%, Retro 37.2%
- #46 Gun-Running War Dogs
74% matchMixed61% of 69 reviews2017
Dev: RotatipyraPub: New Reality Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 29%
They call us war dogs. We make money off of war without ever stepping foot on the battlefield. We're gun runners. So, let's go run some guns!
Why similar: Indie 86.7%, Retro 13.3%
- #47 Clergy Splode
76% matchMixed43% of 530 reviews2015
Dev: PiGravityPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In the life of every Clergy Priest, there comes a moment when it turns out that there is no other solution than.... to just drop bombs everywhere and blow everything up... Clergy Splode is a fast paced, casual-arcade game.
Why similar: Indie 82.2%, Arcade 17.8%
- #48 Catovania
71% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Fatnicko
Windows
This is a game about a cat who fights with enemies. 2D platformer is made in a retro style.
Why similar: Indie 74.1%, Retro 25.9%
- #49 Super Barista
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AppnormalsPub: Gamera Interactive
Windows
Delivering coffee shots...in space! Fast-paced cosmic mixture between Tower defense and Matchmaking, in an always unpredictable universe full of quirky customers from the entire galaxy. Brace yourself for a caffeinated journey like no other!
Why similar: Arcade 27.3%, Old School 25.5%, Sci-fi 19.3%, Retro 18.2%, Indie 9.8%
- #50 Dam Busters
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: julkipPub: SpielmannSpiel
Windows · Linux
Destroy the dam, or save the dam. Your choice. Play the aggressor and destroy the dam brick by brick. Or play the defender and command your work force to repair any damage done to your dam. A reimagining of the Magnavox Odyssey² Game Videopac 29 - Dam Buster
Why similar: Old School 29.5%, Retro 28.6%, Indie 21.1%, Arcade 20.8%
- #51 Inside The Computer
69% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2020
Dev: Zihan Wang
Windows
This is a game that takes place in computer hardware. It's about you fighting against computer viruses. I'm a 17-year-old senior high student. I love computer programming or making and playing computer games. This is a game that I made it all by myself. I hope you enjoy it.
Why similar: Indie 63.7%, Sci-fi 36.3%
- #52 Forest Rabbit
72% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Velaris Studio
Windows · Mac
A fascinating arcade capable of cheering up players of any age!
Why similar: Indie 65.1%, Arcade 34.9%
- #53 Blinky - Rise to the Top
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Pillar Studios
Windows
Speedrunning 3D Platforming game, learn to traverse short yet challenging levels, then try climbing up the Leaderboard!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #54 Bikini Brickout
64% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Red Brick Games
Windows
Old-school golden age arcade gameplay, featuring 700 photos of beautiful swimsuit models
Why similar: Arcade 39.8%, Old School 27.9%, Retro 20.6%, Indie 11.8%
- #55 Lethal Pongbat
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Wolftrail Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Pong with lazers & power-ups!
Why similar: Old School 31.8%, Arcade 31.5%, Retro 20.7%, Indie 16.1%
- #56 Anivenge
62% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Fiery Aspen Studios, LLC
Windows
An arcade style game where you play as an animal hopping around a road trying to crash cars. Work your way through different levels or play in survival mode - how many can you crash before you're run over?
Why similar: Old School 35.6%, Arcade 28.7%, Retro 25%, Indie 10.8%
- #57 Operation Covid-19
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 35 reviews2020
Dev: Supernice
Windows
An endless first person shooter in which you CAN destroy viruses with TP rolls. Earn points, level up, get upgrades and shoot the new normal in the face.
Why similar: Old School 36.8%, Arcade 34.5%, Sci-fi 28.7%
- #58 Spaceguy
71% matchMixed52% of 126 reviews2018
Dev: Light SoftPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Humanity is under threat. Unknown creatures captured a space ship that moves directly to the ground. Far future. People have already mastered the flights between planets. And everything seemed to go well, until mankind met another ratio. Can you stop the alien invaders?
Why similar: Indie 43.9%, Old School 31.2%, Retro 24.9%