- #1 D.F.R.: The Light
97% match4 user reviews100% of 4 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 36.6%, Indie 26.8%
- #2 Lair of the Titans
96% 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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #3 Kindled Cavern
96% 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 37.2%, Action 35.5%, Indie 27.3%
- #4 Code Name: Origin
95% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Latent Studios
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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #5 Logic Missile
94% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #6 After Rain: Phoenix Rise
94% 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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #7 Ghostie Quest
93% match6 user reviews67% of 6 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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #8 BioMech
91% matchMixed46% of 13 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 38.7%, Adventure 34.2%, Indie 27.1%
- #9 Chicken with Chainguns
92% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Nuts and Volts Electronics
Windows
The big bad fox crushed your hen's eggs and you aren't having it...take up arms and show him who is boss! Use your chainguns to get revenge.
Why similar: Adventure 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #10 Conquer
91% 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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #11 Domino Effect
89% 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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #12 Parasite
90% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2016
Dev: Raphael Gervaise
Windows · Linux
Parasite is a non-linear retro platformer with a mix of action and puzzles. The player controls an alien worm wanting to get rid of a human space colony on his planet. There are multiple shapes to unlock and to switch between to facilitate the navigation and sabotage the complex.
Why similar: Adventure 37.2%, Action 35.5%, Indie 27.3%
- #13 Solmec: Hollow Planet
89% 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 36.7%, Adventure 35.1%, Indie 28.2%
- #14 MonsterS in haha Island (群妖志)
87% 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 37.2%, Adventure 35.6%, Indie 27.3%
- #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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #16 INFINITY CHALLENGE
86% 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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #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 36.4%, Adventure 35.6%, Indie 28%
- #18 Survivor of Eschewal
86% 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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #19 Alien Planet
85% 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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #20 Attack of the Mutant Fishcrows
84% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.1%
- #21 Shrine of the God-Ape
82% matchPositive98% of 40 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #22 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #23 Terrarium Land
83% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.5%, Indie 28.1%
- #24 Chrono Ghost
80% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #25 Toltec and the mysteries of the Secret Island
81% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #26 The Adventures of Sullivan
79% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #27 F.E.X (Forced Evolution Experiment)
82% matchVery Negative12% of 58 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #28 The Hero
78% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #29 Deep Space Rush
79% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #30 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #31 Swordrite
77% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #32 Vile Matter
75% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #33 Adventure in King Caries Land
76% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #34 Zettavolt Trigger
76% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #35 Swiss Knife
71% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #36 Vanguard Knights
74% matchPositive88% of 34 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #37 Legendary Arcane 2 Universe
73% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #38 To Hell With Dave
65% 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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #39 Hags Castle
74% match9 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #40 Above
65% 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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #41 Divenia
73% matchMixed46% of 13 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #42 The Veteran VR
77% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #43 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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #44 King rocket
71% 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 36.6%, Adventure 35.2%, Indie 28.2%
- #45 Under Stranger Stars
72% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #46 Clicker bAdventure
75% matchMostly Negative28% of 92 reviews2017
Dev: Luminark
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #47 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #48 Alien Revival - Episode 1 - Duty Calls
73% 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 36.5%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 28.1%
- #49 Departure
61% 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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #50 Explodey - Sci-fi Side Scroller w/ 'splosions
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YitYat Studios
Windows · Mac
The galaxy is in peril. Equipped with the latest military tech, pilot your heavily armed space fighter through 5 exotic planets to destroy the evil Dr Grag and save the Life Spark. Joining you on your journey is The Engineer, a silicon being capable of building anything you need. Unfortunately, he's a jackass...
Why similar: Adventure 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #51 Glo Phlox
68% 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 36.7%, Adventure 35.1%, Indie 28.2%
- #52 RECHARGE COMPLETE
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: rechargecomplete
Windows
RECHARGE COMPLETE is a third/first person shooter featuring a hard-strutting jet-packing android created to destroy job-stealing robots! Blast enemies with homing missiles, lasers and EMP grenades! Jet pack, boost and skii your way through peril. Be the robohero you were made to be!
Why similar: Adventure 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #53 Into the Ice
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Homegrown GamesPub: Intr Studio Pty Ltd
Windows
4 years in the making, finally coming to your PC: Into the Ice - Nazis of Neuschwabenland - the official sequel to the multiple GOTY and award winner "Into the Dark". Adventure, Shooter, Trash, Comedy, Politics and Nudity. You. Have. Been. Warned!
Why similar: Adventure 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #54 Star Surveyor
59% 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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #55 Battle Knights
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2016
Dev: Mire Studios
Windows · Linux
Play as the blue knight, Wonder, who is on a quest to unite the colored realms. Battle Knights is the kind of game you remember playing back in the days of the NES and SNES. It's an easy to play yet challenging platformer.
Why similar: Action 36.6%, Adventure 35.2%, Indie 28.2%
- #56 Pep-Pel
58% matchPositive85% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: SlugGlove
Windows · Mac · Linux
Run through each level as Pep-Pel! a goofy red goblin thing. In this beautifully hand drawn game. play through tons of fast-paced and difficult levels, each with there own challenge to master!
Why similar: Adventure 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #57 Robot terminator
68% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: ToplitzPub: Toplitz
Windows
This is a third person action adventure game,The player is on an island full of monsters,Players can explore freely in bad weather,The player must kill the monster or avoid the monster's attack and survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Adventure 35.1%, Indie 28.2%
- #58 DUSTWUN
59% 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 36.2%, Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%
- #59 Hungry Shadows
70% matchMostly Negative38% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: CasGames
Windows
In this grim game you have to confront the hordes of zombies, while on a small plot of land. Zombies are constantly attacking our hero.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Adventure 35.1%, Indie 28.2%
- #60 Moonstrider
70% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2015
Dev: Triple Lasers
Windows
Moonstrider is an action roguelike about shipwrecked astronauts trying to survive the journey back to Earth. Leap between planets with your trusty rocket boots, gather powerful items, fight against deadly and cunning aliens, and discover what really stranded you in the depths of space.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Adventure 35.1%, Indie 28.2%