- #1 Avoid the Missiles
97% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ES Studio
Windows
A simple control 2D action dodge game where you survive by avoiding incoming missiles. It combines varied missile patterns, difficulty modes, and skin collection in a hyper‑casual format.
Why similar: Arcade 20.6%, Action 16.9%, Space 13.5%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Retro 10.2%
- #2 Starboi
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Turtlevania Games
Windows · Mac
The cosmic horrors have kidnapped Starboi's friends! Launch across the galaxy in search of them, avoiding black holes and defeating the tentacled monsters.
Why similar: Action 26.6%, Arcade 21.7%, Casual 20.7%, Retro 18.2%, 2D 8.2%
- #3 QBob: Remastered
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: MoonRock Software Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Help QBob leap from rock to rock as he surveys an array of strangely shaped asteroids, all while avoiding a host of bizarre and deadly alien creatures in this modernized take on an arcade-inspired classic.
Why similar: Arcade 23.6%, Action 19.6%, Space 14.7%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Retro 10.9%
- #4 Project MT
95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Project MT
Windows · Mac
Survive endless waves in this fast-paced 2D space shooter. Upgrade your ship between 20-second battles, adapt to enemy behaviors, and climb the global leaderboard. Strategic, intense, and built for replayability.
Why similar: Action 25.9%, Arcade 23.3%, Space 22.5%, Retro 14.3%, 2D 8.8%
- #5 Space Ape
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: nonPareil Institute
Windows
How far can you take Dimitri the Russian Space Ape on his arcade adventure!
Why similar: Action 24.2%, Arcade 20.6%, Casual 19.2%, Space 14%, Sci-fi 10.8%
- #6 Prism Panic
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Stephanie Tanzar
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced arcade shooter where you blast through waves of baddies, collect power-ups, survive curses, and chase the high score. Easy to pick up, hard to put down.
Why similar: Action 21.7%, Arcade 18.2%, Casual 17%, Space 13%, Retro 10.5%
- #7 Breaking Blocks
93% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Star Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
An exciting 2D action platformer in the vein of arkanoid.
Why similar: Action 28.1%, Casual 24.2%, Arcade 16.3%, Retro 15.1%, Indie 10.2%
- #8 Ultra Break
92% 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 23.6%, Retro 20.9%, Action 19.5%, Space 13.8%, Sci-fi 10.6%
- #9 Burst Drive
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Nebula Head
Windows
DASH, BOOST, DRIFT, SHOOT! A challenging space shooter with tons of eye candy. A game to master for the highest score or to have a break with while waiting for other games or just to have some couch co-op fun.
Why similar: Action 27.6%, Casual 23.7%, Space 15.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Indie 10%
- #10 WireNet
91% matchMixed67% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Xero TR-MMXZPub: Xitilon
Windows
Minimalistic scroll-shooter with green-on-black pseudo-vector display. Rush through the isometric madness of WireNet to the NeuroCore!
Why similar: Action 31.2%, Retro 17.2%, Casual 17.1%, Arcade 15.5%, Indie 11%
- #11 TACS Classic Collection
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TACSPub: Rock It Games
Windows
Explore ten unique and quirky games from the vaults of PlayStation Mobile, preserved in the TACS Classic Collection.
Why similar: Action 30%, Arcade 24.2%, Retro 15.9%, Casual 15.2%, 2D 9.1%
- #12 Thrust Legend
89% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: Peter Klauser
Windows
There are a lot of bad thrust clones out there... This is not one of them.
Why similar: Action 21.9%, Arcade 20.3%, Space 19.3%, Retro 16.1%, Physics 10.1%
- #13 Spider Lander
87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Lee Fuller
Windows
A loving echo of games from the 80's and familiar to those who loved classics such as Lunar Rescue and Lunar Lander. Swing on a thread from your mothership and thrust safely down to rescue some of those poor guys on the planet, then try to escape safely.
Why similar: Action 23.6%, Casual 18.5%, Arcade 16.9%, Physics 14.4%, Space 12.3%
- #14 Musical Meteors
86% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Hurley Piano
Windows
Blast meteors in this retro-style arcade game with a musical twist! Use your keyboard or plug in a MIDI piano to methodically (and melodically) destroy the oncoming meteors. Shoot for high scores, rack up massive combos, and develop your piano dexterity along the way!
Why similar: Arcade 22.8%, Action 17.4%, Retro 16%, Space 13.8%, Casual 12.8%
- #15 Bricks Crusher Breaker Ball
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: BRAVEGIANT LTDPub: Silesia Games
Windows
A classic brick breaking game in the form of a fun, casual physics puzzle game. Break through endless blocks with multitudes of balls, special abilities, and more!
Why similar: Action 25.9%, Arcade 21.4%, Casual 20.2%, Space 15%, 2D 8.1%
- #16 War in Space
88% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Aternix
Windows
War in Space is a retro style arcade shooter where you battle waves of unrelenting enemy ships with a whopping 81 levels and over 50 technologies available in the tech tree to keep you challenged right until the final wave.
Why similar: Action 19.5%, Arcade 18.6%, Casual 15.3%, Retro 12.3%, Space 12%
- #17 Brickochet
84% matchVery Positive96% of 110 reviews2017
Dev: Graham Garven
Windows
Brickochet revitalizes classic brick breaking action in this fast-paced, explosive arcade game that all can enjoy!
Why similar: Action 26.8%, Casual 23%, Arcade 20.6%, Retro 14.8%, Indie 9.1%
- #18 Jeremiah
85% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Tom Wagner - Dubya StudiosPub: Dubya Studios
Windows
You're a simple frog trying to catch as many flying insects as possible as they speed by.
Why similar: Action 29.7%, Casual 26.4%, Arcade 17.2%, Retro 16%, Indie 10.8%
- #19 CMYW
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2015
Dev: Shane BerezowskiPub: Zen Labs
Windows
CMYW is a four player survival co-op inspired by classic space shooters. The objective is to work as a team in order to survive the longest and score the highest. Find a balance between gathering resources and defending your portal if you hope to succeed.
Why similar: Action 26.5%, Space 25.9%, Retro 19.1%, Arcade 18.8%, Indie 9.6%
- #20 Bomber Royale
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: R.H. Industries
Windows
A retro arcade experience.
Why similar: Action 27.4%, Arcade 23.3%, Casual 21.4%, Retro 16%, 2D 8.5%
- #21 MadCowBalls2
83% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Martin Eriksson
Windows · Linux
Save the city from the mad cow balls and destroy the bricks. Gain skillpoints from high score and completing levels. Use the skillpoints to upgrade your balls, weapons and gain access to the 60+ power ups!
Why similar: Action 30.9%, Casual 26.5%, Arcade 16.3%, Retro 15.1%, Indie 11.2%
- #22 Don't Explode
82% 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: Action 28.3%, Casual 23.1%, Arcade 22.1%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Indie 10.2%
- #23 Pete's World
80% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Serious Penguin Studios Inc.
Windows
Pete the Penguin woke up and found himself in a mysterious and dangerous world. Help him navigate this challenging world by avoiding obstacles like shooting projectiles, spawning rain clouds and more while gaining points by collecting flowers.
Why similar: Arcade 30.9%, Action 23.9%, Casual 19.4%, 2D 10.7%, Score Attack 10%
- #24 Galactic Seals Survivors
81% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Galactic Seals LLC
Windows
Take down the evil carnivorous orcas while you fight your way to their big boss! Galactic Seals Survivors is an arcade game with rogue-like elements and upgrades to give you the power to take on the entire Galactic Orcas empire.
Why similar: Arcade 25.7%, Space 19.6%, Action 16.8%, Sci-fi 16.7%, 2D 9.2%
- #25 Blockers - Advanced BreakOut
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: NTSOFT
Windows
Blockers is a new type of block breaking game.
Why similar: Retro 25%, Action 21.3%, Arcade 20.3%, Casual 12.6%, Score Attack 8.7%
- #26 Cloud Bashers DX
79% matchPositive90% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: Shattered Journal Games
Windows · Mac
So, you wanna bash some clouds huh? Go through 10 worlds each with different cloud types and a boss that's out to take you down. Bash them all with your trusty bat and take back the skies!
Why similar: Arcade 32.9%, Action 26.6%, Casual 22.4%, 2D 12%, Indie 3.8%
- #27 Nebula Nuker
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Octopi is not a Word
Windows
Command a powerful craft in order to lead a fleet to victory! Purchase upgrades to improve your ship, collect powerups, and destroy increasingly powerful foes!
Why similar: Action 30.2%, Casual 26%, Space 18.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Indie 10.9%
- #28 Astronoid
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Minimum Effort Games
Windows
It's breakout. You know breakout.. Contains: one paddle, ball(s) and blocks. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Beat the campaign, then build cursed levels in the editor and share them on the Workshop. The ball does not care about your plans..
Why similar: Arcade 24.7%, Action 19.3%, Casual 15.7%, Space 14.7%, 2D 8.9%
- #29 Retro Wing Prime
78% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Light Studios
Windows · Mac
Retro Wing Prime is a minimal, polished, retro-inspired, one button arcade game. Easy to learn and hard to master, it's a classic concept with modern gameplay elements and a unique control scheme. Unlock 5 unique ships and many helpful power-ups as you try for a high score!
Why similar: Action 19.9%, Casual 11.7%, Space 11.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Retro 10.3%
- #30 SnOut 2
76% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Aarjvark
Windows
Compete for the top scores in this combination of two classic arcade games, or fight your friends to prove who has the longest SnOut!
Why similar: Arcade 26.7%, Action 21.6%, Casual 17.6%, Retro 14.1%, 2D 9.6%
- #31 Neo Eater 80's
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Acarbo Games
Windows
Pure arcade survival! Guide an unstoppable Neo snake through 50+ devious stages. Eat, shoot, and chase the hi-score in this synthwave-fueled tribute to the 80's.
Why similar: Action 23.9%, Arcade 21.4%, Retro 20.1%, Casual 16.8%, Score Attack 7%
- #32 Poop Rocket
75% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Panda Drop GamesPub: Mira Toons LLC
Windows
Poop Rocket is a casual sci-fi 2D shooter game. Bomb your way through debris and aliens before the poop power meter runs out. Avoid the debris and aliens, or you'll take damage and die. The game is controlled with your keyboard. Use the arrows to navigate and the space bar to drop bombs.
Why similar: Action 23.3%, Space 22.6%, Casual 18.2%, Arcade 16.6%, Retro 10.5%
- #33 Apple Rabble Dazzle
74% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: BolHut
Windows
Harvest apples all year round!
Why similar: Action 25.6%, Arcade 22.1%, Casual 19.8%, Retro 13.5%, 2D 8.4%
- #34 ONNANOKO KEEPER
76% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: ilyumiPub: ilyumi Co., Ltd.
Windows
'I've seen it somewhere, but I can't remember what it was... No, no more. Let's blaze a new trail.'
Why similar: Action 27.4%, Arcade 23.3%, Casual 21%, Retro 15.3%, 2D 8.3%
- #35 GALAXIUM
77% matchMostly Negative27% of 225 reviews2019
Dev: Tony MuñozPub: Wulum LTD
Windows · Mac
Arcade shoot game inspired on 80’s classics with extra features as you progress.
Why similar: Action 31.1%, Casual 24.5%, Space 20.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Indie 10.9%
- #36 Centauri Dominion
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: J P Termaat
Windows
Centauri Dominion is a top down space shooter set in the Centauri sector where a new colony is being established. There are others arriving seeking to dominate the sector for themselves and will not take no for an answer.
Why similar: Action 26%, Casual 22.4%, Space 17.2%, Arcade 13.8%, Sci-fi 11.2%
- #37 Burning Brick Breaker
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: David Bryant
Windows
A classic brick breaker game with a twist you wouldn't expect every level.
Why similar: Action 33.4%, Arcade 27.4%, Casual 26.4%, 2D 10.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #38 Bananaganza
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: SADE
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced casual arcade game where you peel, slice, and catch flying banana pieces.
Why similar: Retro 21.1%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 13.6%, Score Attack 12.3%, Casual 12.2%
- #39 They Came From the Sky
73% 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: Action 20.7%, Casual 17.8%, Retro 15.7%, Arcade 14.5%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #40 Spitshot
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Netnip Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spitshot is a casual indie arcade game where you spit on various targets to obtain high scores.
Why similar: Casual 30.2%, Arcade 27.9%, Action 20.4%, 2D 10.4%, Indie 8.4%
- #41 Block Shock
73% matchMostly Negative29% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Vox Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Break bricks, expose guardian cores and conquer ancient temples. Blockshock combines classic paddle-and-ball action with 24 rooms, upgrades, relics and six Boss Rush challenges. Chase your best time on Steam worldwide and friends leaderboards.
Why similar: Action 28.9%, Casual 24.8%, Arcade 17.5%, Retro 16.4%, Indie 10.5%
- #42 Battle of the Edges
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: AMIE Interactive
Windows
A fast neon arcade game where you bounce through a physics-based arena to hit edges, outscore three bots, activate quick power-ups, and unlock glowing skins. Enjoy intense, competitive, and replayable 60-second rounds built for pure arcade action.
Why similar: Action 22.8%, Arcade 21%, Retro 12.7%, Physics 9%, Casual 8.9%
- #43 Yabgits: Haunted Cemetery
72% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: DIG Games
Windows
Yet Another Breakout Game In The Store. And who doesn't love it?Try to destroy the Haunted Cemetery while Reaper's watches.
Why similar: Arcade 23.2%, Retro 20.7%, Action 18.7%, Score Attack 10.8%, Physics 10%
- #44 CyberBrick
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 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: Action 27.8%, Arcade 23%, Casual 21.7%, Retro 14.2%, 2D 8.7%
- #45 Infinity Wings - Scout & Grunt
71% matchMixed58% of 45 reviews2016
Dev: XiNFiNiTY GamesPub: OtakuMaker SARL
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Infinity Wings - Scout & Grunt Take control of your chosen fighter (either Scout or Grunt) in this side scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Action 25.8%, Casual 15.9%, Space 14.7%, Retro 12.1%, Arcade 11%
- #46 Space Monkeys
69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Carter Hastings
Windows
Space Monkeys is a solo-developed, fast-paced action game where you must unleash your inner ape to face 12 unique levels in space. Use skill and strategy to dodge lasers, evade enemies, and collect bananas in zero-gravity on your journey to escape a retro-styled evil space station.
Why similar: Action 18.8%, Arcade 18.2%, Retro 17.4%, Space 12.2%, Difficult 11.4%
- #47 Boomerang Survivor Collection
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: RAMUNE SPARK
Windows
This title includes the endless score attack game "Boomerang Survivor" and the level-based action game "Boomerang Survivor 2." It also includes many bonuses, such as "Secret Information" that reveals hidden features in the included games, an "Art Book," and an "Audio Selection."
Why similar: Action 25.3%, Arcade 23.5%, Casual 18%, Retro 11.1%, 2D 7.7%
- #48 The Long Sky
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Meng Games
Windows
Long Sky is a small arcade flight avoidance game that can switch the first person perspective. It's fast, easy, tight, and repeatable, with elements of collection and challenges. This game can be played with one hand.
Why similar: Action 30.5%, Casual 26.7%, Indie 10.7%, Retro 8.9%, Arcade 8.8%
- #49 Axis Escape
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: DregzPub: Gremlin Games
Windows
It looks peaceful. It sounds peaceful. It is not peaceful. A shrinking dimension closes in from every side. Drifting orbs are your only way across. You cannot move. You can only jump. Ten dimensions. Ten lives. No shortcuts.
Why similar: Arcade 21.6%, Casual 20.2%, Space 15.4%, Retro 14.8%, Physics 9.6%
- #50 Puzzle Pieces
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Tesaks Entertainment s.r.o.
Windows
Fast paced game that will test your reflexes.
Why similar: Action 21.5%, Arcade 19.8%, Casual 17.2%, Space 10.1%, Retro 9.8%
- #51 Schizoids
69% 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 22.3%, Retro 21.3%, Action 18.9%, Space 17.3%, Sci-fi 11.2%
- #52 Orbt XL
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,435 reviews2017
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.
Why similar: Arcade 14.8%, Space 11.8%, Difficult 10.2%, Retro 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #53 Dot to Dot Sweep
67% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: T Cubed Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Go for the high score in this arcade-style color matching action game. Maneuver your character through fields of colored dots collecting those that match your color.
Why similar: Action 27.5%, Arcade 23.3%, Casual 21.5%, 2D 8.8%, Score Attack 7.8%
- #54 Crazy Invader ShootEm Down
68% 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 21.7%, Retro 21.1%, Casual 13.6%, Space 12.6%, Action 12.3%
- #55 Infestation on Epsilon 13
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Xayba
Windows
Merciless alien lifeforms have overrun the laboratory on Epsilon 13. As Layla, collect the data disks scattered around the facility while avoiding the deadly enemies. Use your wits to outsmart these hostile extraterrestrials and go for the high score!
Why similar: Arcade 28.4%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Action 16.7%, Casual 11%, 2D 9.2%
- #56 Asterrunner
70% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Andrii Kozhevin
Windows
Travel through dangerous asteroid field, avoid obstacles and collect loot.
Why similar: Action 25.8%, Arcade 21.3%, Casual 20.1%, Space 17%, Sci-fi 14.4%
- #57 Star Quest
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: James Rector
Windows
Star Quest brings back the mystery and energy of early ’80s arcade games — simple to start, tougher as you go, and built to look, sound, and feel like a real coin‑op machine. Classic high scores, initials entry, and this time… you can actually win.
Why similar: Action 26.8%, Casual 23%, Space 15.3%, Retro 13.5%, Arcade 13.3%