- #1 Code Name: Origin
97% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Aurora Games Studio
Windows
Code Name: Origin is a top down action adventure inspired by the classics in the 80's and 90's. You’re dispatched alone with a laser shotgun and the wits to uncover what transpired just days before you arrive.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #2 SQUAREHEAD
96% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Pixel Fun Games Production
Windows
SQUAREHEAD is a fast-paced pixel-art action platformer where shooting, jumping and teleporting are the keys to survival. Explore more than 40 challenging levels, collect diamonds to refuel your ship and discover hidden areas along the way.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #3 Domino Effect
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: GoshFather
Windows
Pick up an entire building and use it as a weapon. Go supernova and send everything flying in an outward direction. Use gravity in a way that has never been used before.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #4 Kindled Cavern
95% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: Pretty Okay Games
Windows
Kindled Cavern is a cave exploration adventure for Virtual Reality filled with sights to behold. Waterfalls, bamboo forests, giant turtles, abandoned bridges and scaffolding, subterranian lakes, and ancient arches fill this explorable cavern. Not to mention the ghosts!
Why similar: Adventure 37.8%, Action 36%, Indie 26.1%
- #5 D.F.R.: The Light
94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Nothing Rhymes With Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Unprepared and helpless, you are taken to a dark place where a mysterious light hunts you. In this relentlessly terrifying survival horror game, you must use your wits to stay alive long enough to extinguish the light, or perish trying. The light is crafty and observant, so this won't be an easy challenge.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #6 BioMech
94% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: ERMediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
BioMech is a classic Metroid-like with carefully structured gameplay. No rogue elements, no random content, everything is handcrafted and deliberately designed. Backtracking is not a dirty word.
Why similar: Action 39.3%, Adventure 34.7%, Indie 26%
- #7 Lair of the Titans
93% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Team 21 Studio
Windows
Lair of the Titans offers a unique way for players to enjoy VR together. Play in the same room, hunting one another, choosing the right moment to strike and scare the other player.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #8 After Rain: Phoenix Rise
92% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: DV8GamesPub: DV9DESIGN
Windows
The Rain fell, and washed away all that was good. Ancestors of the survivors face a world plagued by deadly disease, hostile landscapes that offer no safe haven, and brutal warlords beholden to a malevolent A.I. that seeks to enslave mankind and control the natural world. This is life After Rain.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #9 Flight 732
91% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Ghere Games
Windows
Explore the island to find the missing jetliner. Once found, can you find a way to help you and your captain off of the island?
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #10 Do Not Fall
91% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2014
Dev: XPEC Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Have you got what it takes to try out this challenging, intense and fast paced action-platform game? Think fast and think quick of where you are running as the tiles will start to disappear the moment you walked on it and the obstacles will be in your way to block you or knock you over. You can run. You can dash.
Why similar: Adventure 37.4%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27%
- #11 Ghostie Quest
90% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Random Thoughts Enterainment
Windows
Ghostie Quest is back! Can you master the pyramid of 100 levels? Tons of secrets and multiple ghosts to unlock across 4 game modes. Insanely cute! Insanely hard!
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #12 Conquer
89% matchMixed54% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Wan Studio
Windows
Conquer is an action-packed combat game experience crafted exclusively for VR/MR. The story is set in age of ancient times where the players will explore the game's dilapidated world, the Yan Valley, which is occupied by evil beasts, carrying the sacred gift of the gods to complete a quest against evil.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #13 INFINITY CHALLENGE
89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Simple Gaming - JVJ
Windows · Mac
A 3D Rail Shooter game with high quality tracks! Take the challenge and choose one of the many maps and defeat vicious waves of enemies while traveling through mysterious worlds! Face fearsome machines and creatures that will do whatever it takes to destroy you and end your race to save the galaxy!
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #14 Survivor of Eschewal
87% match7 user reviews14% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Luke CrippsPub: Fellowplayer
Windows
You suddenly wake up and find yourself on a beach of a strange island. This island does not feel right from the start because you could have swarn this island was not here the previous night. Now all you can think of is getting off this island alive.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #15 Baxter's Venture: Director's Cut
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2015
Dev: GG-Works
Windows
Baxter's Venture: Director's Cut is an action/adventure platformer, based off of old school platforming games of the 90s. The main objective here is you guide the agile reptile through over 60 levels spanned over six areas of traps, puzzles, and the occasional nasties who get in your way,
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #16 Alien Planet
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Falkrus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Avoid the aliens and bandits in this skill testing game. Keep your cool as you work your way towards freedom on this planet of relentless enemies. Alien planet uses the simplicity and feel of an 80's style game to create an addictive and challenging experience.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #17 Voxel Scavenger
84% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: ZUGALU ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
Play as a space garbage man kidnapped and trapped aboard a derelict space station in the universe’s garbage dump. Forced to collect materials in order to repair the space station to fly yourself to safety.
Why similar: Action 37%, Adventure 36.2%, Indie 26.8%
- #18 Derelict Fleet
86% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: HCB Studios
Windows
Derelict Fleet is a fast-paced, space combat game. You are tasked with defending a refugee fleet as you travel the stars searching for a new colony to call home.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #19 Solmec: Hollow Planet
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Octopus 8 Studios
Windows
Solmec: Hollow Planet is an adventure game where you play as Soledad, a lone Solmec warrior exploring an ancient, lost planet. His task is to find a cure for the Rot that is killing the Ankazil – spacefaring beasts that are home to the Solmec.
Why similar: Action 37.3%, Adventure 35.6%, Indie 27%
- #20 Attack of the Mutant Fishcrows
83% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: WILDLOGICGAMES LTD
Windows
Attack of the Mutant Fishcrows, A Fast Paced Action Platformer with flying fish that are swimming crows that are mutated half breeds of your nightmares!
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #21 MonsterS in haha Island (群妖志)
84% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Muggle
Windows
To be immortal, The most important thing is to have a long life.Our hero wants to be immortal, so he came to this island to find the secret of longevity in frogs.
Why similar: Action 37.8%, Adventure 36.1%, Indie 26.1%
- #22 Shrine of the God-Ape
81% matchPositive98% of 41 reviews2019
Dev: Zachary Lee
Windows
Explore the legendary Shrine of the God-Ape! Fight wildlife! Dodge traps! Battle bosses! Pillage your way to the top of the island and conquer, or die trying.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #23 Super Catscape
81% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Nuke Games
Windows · Mac
Super Catscape is a 2D sidescroller retro platformer about Kim, a brave kitten who is abducted by strange alien creatures. Kim has to find a way to escape from the strange alien planet, saving all captive pets in his way back to Earth.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #24 Terrarium Land
82% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Layer games
Windows · Linux
Do explore the world`s levels, find secret places, unique artifacts and bonuses. In the Terrarium Land world, destroy enemies and solve the puzzles in different levels. This colorful 3D arcade game has tons of adventure in store for you. Let it begin!
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #25 Vanguard Knights
78% matchPositive89% of 38 reviews2019
Dev: Royal Skies LLC
Windows · Mac
Vanguard Knights is a high octane, 3D, arcade-style shooter. Engage waves of enemy squadrons, massive robotic bosses, and weave through obstacles in order to destroy the enemy and keep your squad alive.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #26 F.E.X (Forced Evolution Experiment)
82% matchVery Negative13% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: NonFictional Games
Windows · Mac
In F.E.X (Forced Evolution Experiment) you are a failed experiment in a facility where they manipulate human DNA in order to stop the aging process. You are able to grow old at will, but you can't reverse the process. Get out before your time runs out or you get caught.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #27 Alien Revival - Episode 1 - Duty Calls
79% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: 4M Software
Windows
Initially very much First Person Shooter, with collectables, series will develop into more adventure/task driven whilst still keeping the FPS element.Episode 1: Duty Calls - Join the government service as a lone agent...
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #28 Swiss Knife
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Norman Collonville
Windows
It's been 2042 years since the "Great Disappearing", on Earth, humans & animals are no more. The planet is now inhabited by Swiss Knives, little robots created by humans before the disaster. In reality, that is because humans created Swiss Knives that the Great Disappearing occured.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #29 Legendary Arcane 2 Universe
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Maxime CôtéPub: Côté Brothers
Windows · Linux
Legendary Arcane 2 Universe is an adventure game with 32 Pieces of equipment, more than 20 spells., a levelling system, unlockable skills., over 40 secrets to discover and 8 unique bosses. There are four difficulty modes in the game.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #30 Clicker bAdventure
80% matchMostly Negative28% of 93 reviews2017
Dev: Luminark
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
The faster you click, the faster you will cut the trees to get bonuses, and damage your enemies. Will you be fast enough to stop the enemies coming always stronger in this open world?
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #31 Arch Drift
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Bemami
Windows
Dive into the depths of the newest interARCHEOLOGICAL dungeon crawler. Made within a small year by 4 students for a school project.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #32 The Adventures of Sullivan
76% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Austin Marsh
Windows
A retired bounty hunter is on a path of destruction to get his stolen cat back from a menacing horde of cyborg bats, and a slew of other galactic villains.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #33 Deep Space Rush
77% matchMixed48% of 21 reviews2018
Dev: BUG-StudioPub: OraMonkey
Windows
You think you can handle everything? Then grab a gun, jump at the helm of the ship and get ready for hardcore adventures in Deep Space!
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #34 The Veteran VR
79% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Charming Game Studio
Windows
This is a VR shooting game. You rule as a mercenary who has experienced a hundred wars, follow the world battlefield with different experience styles, earn commission by constantly fighting and achieving goals, so as to unlock more weapons and equipment, and get better game experience.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #35 Toltec and the mysteries of the Secret Island
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Vangelis Stavrogiannis
Windows
“Toltec and the mysteries of the secret island” is an Atmospheric physics based action game ,with stunning hand-painting graphics , immersive sound score and simple yet amazing game-play.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #36 Vile Matter
73% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Decoy Software
Windows
Trapped in a deteriorating world of mystery, navigate a series of challenges & deadly puzzles in pursuit of a mysterious figure that's always one step ahead. Can you outwit this prison of shadows and survive long enough to find an answer to the madness? Or, will you fail and be consumed by the darkness?
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #37 Hags Castle
75% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Switchpilot
Windows
‘Hag’s Castle’ is a real-time 3D combat exploration game set in the age of Scottish myth and legend.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #38 To Hell With Dave
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pretzel Bros Studios
Windows
'To Hell With Dave' is a narrative-driven adventure platformer for the connoisseur of the absurd. Explore a world full of charming characters and twisted humor. If you're a fan of challenging action, wacky puzzles and foul language, this game is for you!
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #39 Under Stranger Stars
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Flat Parrot
Windows
Twin stick action. Bite sized stories. Under Stranger Stars is a game of absurdity and adventure inspired by The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and Sunless Sea.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #40 DUSTWUN
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Goon Studios
Windows
Fight to survive in an alien frontier full of beauty and danger on your quest to locate a missing starfighter.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #41 The Hero
73% matchMixed40% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Dark Space Studios
Windows
"The Hero" is an open world action adventure game . The story takes place in two cities in two different ages with two different playable characters. The first is : Newyork (USA) in an imaginary gloomy way and the second story: London (United kingdom) in 1802 at the Fraser campaign on Egypt.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #42 Nachzehrer
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eric Sauer
Windows
[h1]Nachzehrer[/h1]Your fear of being in the dark comes true in this short single player horror game. You find yourself stuck at a power plant at night, when suddenly the lights begin shutting off. However, attempting to turn them back on may cause you to meet your fears.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #43 Star Surveyor
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: slimefriend
Windows · Mac
Star Surveyor is an exploration game about discovering a foreign planet, and observing the lives of its alien inhabitants. You're sent to Maya-247 with a simple mission: use your scanner to gather data about all of the flora and fauna you can, and send that data back to Earth.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #44 Chrono Ghost
73% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: NITETIME Studios
Windows
You are the Chrono Ghost, you must progress through challenging levels using your newly acquired abilities. As you progress, your adventure becomes considerably more demanding. There are many secrets to discover on your journey. Go forth and find them. hurry, time is running out!
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #45 Adventure in King Caries Land
72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Max Robert Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
The evil King Caries, leader of the tooth trolls has kidnapped the tooth fairy and it is up to a small tooth to save her!
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #46 Swordrite
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: WolflandGames
Windows
Swordrite is a rogue-like, kill them all game, inspired by the metroidvania genre. You will face multiple enemies, solve puzzles and figure out how to defeat enemy bosses.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #47 Logic Missile
75% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: Bouchard Industries
Windows
Logic Missile is an action puzzle based platformer where you and the missile must reach the central core. Launch the missile and setup the level properly so that you and the missile can exit the level. This game is extremely hard keep that in mind!
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #48 King rocket
70% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Kefir buildPub: Bitlock Studio
Windows
Rocket launch is an indescribable experience that you will remember for a long time. In King rocket, you have the opportunity to independently launch a rocket into the sky, and moreover, control it.
Why similar: Action 37.2%, Adventure 35.8%, Indie 27%
- #49 Divenia
71% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: UnChild Games
Windows
Divenia is a Retro-Futuristic Hard-to-Beat Action Sidescroller with Comic Style Graphics and SciFi Story.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #50 CastleGuard
72% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: El_Taberna
Windows
CastleGuard is a independent FPS game. The objective if you accept it is to pass cities and country sides full of enemies ready to kill you at any moments. If you die, you restart. Good luck soldier !
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #51 Above
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mighty Moth
Windows · Mac
Above is an aeronautic action-adventure game, in which you fly around exploring islands scattered in a vast ocean, upgrade and modify your aeroplane to progress, in order to find your lost brother and uncover the mystery behind the abominations that dwell beneath the waves.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #52 Armoured Engines
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bounder Games
Windows · Mac
Armoured Engines is a steam punk western epic featuring train conductor Dusty Beats and her partner in crime, the ancient living engine Billy Wylam, as they search for El Dorado. Protect your train and shoot, fling, slice, and blow up hordes of enemies, using an arsenal of weaponry and passengers.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #53 Glo Phlox
69% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Justin Sennema
Windows
Glö Phlox is a top down twin stick shooter in a deep interconnected metroidvania world. Explore a unique narrative-based experience with easy to learn combat that’s difficult to master.
Why similar: Action 37.3%, Adventure 35.7%, Indie 27%
- #54 All Evil Night 2
70% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Mikhail Ramanouski
Windows · Linux
This is a next story about a cop who witnessed strange events near the city Evilween. You will meet monsters from your nightmares.
Why similar: Action 37.3%, Adventure 35.7%, Indie 27%
- #55 A Rip In Time
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: iV Games
Windows
Time travel in a new twisted way. The game’s antagonist will be pulling you through “Rips in Time”. The further you explore, the more intertwined the worlds become! Experience the early 1900’s and future all in one, thanks to the power of Unreal Engine 4.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #56 Zettavolt Trigger
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Michael A. Rivera
Windows
The security robots of Zettavolt Inc. have been hacked and are bent on tearing down the company from the inside out. Safe from hacking due to his A.I., it's up to Trigger to stop the rampaging robots before they ruin the fiscal year.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Adventure 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #57 Slug Slasher
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Slapped Silly Studios
Windows
Save the world from an onslaught of giant slugs in Slug Slasher! Using only your trusty bucket of salt, smash, dash, and slash through ridiculous enemies and crazy bosses as you fight your way to the slugs' homeland.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #58 Departure
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RG CrewPub: No Gravity Games
Windows
Departure is a first-person perspective action adventure game with sci-fi and horror elements. Try to survive in a vast zone full of dangerous anomalies that alter your surroundings, and monsters that hunt you down at night.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #59 Beyond Arm's Reach
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Round Squares Studios
Windows
Beyond Arm’s Reach is an action adventure game, set in a 1950’s steampunk universe. You have to use the physics based grappling hook, to navigate around the world, defeat enemies and solve puzzles along the way.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #60 Stickman World
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dilmer ValecillosPub: Dilmer Games
Windows · Mac
Stickman World takes place in an underground world after the hero "Stickman" awakes in an unknown world. Play through an amazing story where Stickman has to solve puzzles in hopes to discover a way out of this world. The goals for each level are simple and require collecting all the hidden items through Stickman's journey.
Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%