- #1 tick-hunter
97% matchMostly Negative28% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: StalkerAlexPub: StalkerAlex.
Windows
Tik-hunter - first-person game with elements of horror.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #2 Grid Masters
96% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: Angry Hangar Games, LLC
Windows
Fight for victory in a 1v1 or 2v2 grid-based deathmatch in Grid Masters. Represent your favorite faction as one of five characters (with more to come), each with their own unique abilities. Toss massive bombs, rocket punch, or send explosive robot minions to take your enemies down!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #3 MC Lars: The Video Game
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Synersteel Studio, LLC
Windows · Mac
Jump, fight, and fly your way through a dozen songs from MC Lars’ discography!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #4 Elly The Jelly
95% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Seize Studios
Windows · Mac
Are you ready for the Jelly? Get this awesome Party Game where you have to take your (former)friends out of the arena! Shoot pieces of yourself and use several items!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #5 Delay
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: Matt FrankPub: baconlovarstudios
Windows
Inspired by Superhot, Delay is a fast-paced action platformer in which the player must manipulate time to cheat death and defeat their enemies.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #6 Space Robot Samurai Zombie Slayer
94% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2015
Dev: Brandon Brizzi
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 32%
We are not alone in the universe, its filled with Zombies! To combat them mankind invented their most efficient weapon yet: the Space Robot Samurai Zombie Slayer. ONLY YOU can pilot the powerful Space Robot Samurai Zombie Slayer to fight the Space Zombie horde!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #7 Epsilon Jump Prime
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Energize Labs Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Epsilon Jump is a retro, Geometry Wars-inspired arcade game based on a unique warping mechanic where you warp through enemies to destroy them, chaining warps together to get a high score.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #8 HVRGUN
85% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Jonathan Bartram
Windows
Welcome to HVRGUN, the worlds best Assault Pilot Training program. Where you'll be placed directly into a virtual battlefield and test your ability to dodge, shoot, and destroy an endless onslaught of enemies!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #9 Breaking Bones
92% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Duplicator Studio
Windows
Breaking Bones is a survival game using the technology of photogrammetry. It's a First Person Melee game with some shooting component. Travel the world through quarries, islands, forests, mountains, deserts and more. Fight skeletons, dragons and dinosaurs. At your disposal a large number of deadly weapons, catapults and bows.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #10 PROJECT VELOCITY
91% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Omnirift
Windows · Mac · Linux
PROJECT VELOCITY is a Bullet Hell and Endless Runner where the speed never stops rising, and the obstacles never stop coming. Fight and cruise your way through obstructions and bosses with ever-increasing difficulty!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #11 Alchemist Penguin
89% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2016
Dev: Foot in the Box, LLC
Windows
Take control of the Alchemist Penguin in the relentless battle against his dinosaur aggressors! Face off against a never-ending army of dinosaurs under increasing difficulty--and utilize a huge variety of weapons, potions, and techniques to aid you in your fight.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #12 Fleeting Ages
90% matchMostly Negative29% of 31 reviews2016
Dev: R&G Software
Windows
Fleeting Ages is an open world game with strong survival elements and with a constantly changing world and ages. The game features a huge open island and seven time periods that change as the player progresses.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #13 Sprinter
89% matchPositive81% of 43 reviews2016
Dev: Light Step Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Run through this compelling action game with minimalist art style and maximum story.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #14 Dawn of H'btakh
88% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: megaeggz
Windows
Bizarre roguelike arcade FPS. The fish demon H'btakh is trapped in a maze, luckily he has lots of super powers.
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #15 Galactic Storm
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: Dawid Bujak
Windows
Galactic Storm is a top down shoot'em up. It features distinct weapons, fast action and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #16 Lots of Balls
86% matchPositive82% of 34 reviews2018
Dev: Paddle Team
Windows
Lots of Balls is a not-so-new game from our brand-not-so-new team based on a... not so brand new concept, BUT with a lot of brand new twists!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #17 Destroyer: Invasion
86% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2017
Dev: MFAFB Games LLC
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 37%
In Soviet Russia, Space Hears You Scream! Earth is a memory, its children have escaped to their new colonies spread among the stars. But now, the young colonies face a new and unexpected threat. Join the New Russian Republic as they fight for the future!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #18 You Shall Not Jump: PC Master Race Edition
84% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Time Robbers
Windows · Mac · Linux
You Shall Not Jump is a roguelike put into a good old tower climber. At first sight it’s all plain and simple: you jump and shoot. But in reality…
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #19 AstroShift
82% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: WHITEROCK games
Windows
AstroShift is a unique free-roam 2D space shooter, where your ship's destruction isn't game over - you get flung into space, and you have to find and board a new ship before your air runs out, and YOU explode - you know, because science...
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #20 Weird creatures
83% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2016
Dev: mchernykh
Windows
Blow-up your mind with the easy fantasy shooting simulator. You will travel across forests, deserts and snowy mountains, accompanied by a powerful ally vehicle to care of. Various weird inhabitants resist you to collect art pieces. Ever struggle to be rewarded.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #21 Snakes on an Extradimensional Plane
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2016
Dev: Team Neon SnakesPub: Fox Buchele
Windows
Abstract HTC Vive game where you help adventurous space mice with tiny little jetpack escape the glowing snakes! Collect powerups for points and compete on the leaderboards!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #22 Sphera Turris
81% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Mark WiedmannPub: Bugslayer Games
Windows
Sphera Turris is a timed rotating platformer where you guide a ball past an array of increasingly difficult obstacles to the top of a tower.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #23 Longshot Universe
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Longshot Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Longshot Universe is an intense action arena shooter where you pilot a variety of space ships to dogfight and shoot down the enemy before they shoot you down.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #24 The Nothing
79% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: DDD Wares
Windows
The Nothing is a surreal and atmospheric action game with a new aesthetic, procedurally generated elements and perma-death - Designed for multiple short "runs", with endings based on the route you've chosen and the actions you've taken.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #25 Run Jump Die Repeat
80% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: LongArm Interactive
Windows
Run Jump Die Repeat is a single button platformer game. Press SPACE to run, bounce, jump, climb, and kill as you attempt to save the Cracker Princess and escape the evil Cron Rebels home planet.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #26 Break The Food Chain
78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: TEHO GamesPub: Caffeine Overdose
Windows
Break The Food Chain is an arcade game about cute little animals shooting at each other in the face like there is no tomorrow.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #27 Red Barton and The Sky Pirates
79% matchNegative17% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Schism WorldwidePub: 11000AD
Windows
Red Barton and the Sky Pirates is an exciting 3rd person arcade combat flight shooter reminiscent of games like Star Fox back on the classic N64 and the legendary “After Burner” arcade.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #28 Mustdashe
77% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Chris GermanoPub: Pilone Consulting
Windows
You have sixty seconds to make everything look awesome! Unleash the force of facial hair with the fabled Stash Knuckles and rack up points to get highscores and unlock achievements.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #29 The Pit
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zero KnowledgePub: Zero Knwoledge
Windows
The Pit is a platform game with touches of action and puzzles, which will force you to understand and know how to use all the skills you have.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #30 Space Slam
77% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: ;)Pub: Quickdraw Studios
Windows
In SPACE SLAM there is only one way to mine: ramming planets at full speed with your spacecraft. View the action in VR with your HTC Vive or in flat mode!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #31 Helena The 3rd
78% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2015
Dev: Only Human Studios
Windows
Pilot a jumping tank through a maze of underground caverns and dungeons in search of new abilities you'll need to progress deeper into the levels. Each upgrade is hidden out of reach of your tank, and can only be obtained after exploring on foot.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #32 Paladin
76% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Pumpkin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are earth's last hero - defend civilization from annihilation.Protect the cities, destroy the aliens and upgrade your fighter. Drive back the vile invading scum and save mankind in this frantic twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #33 Encounter of Galaxies
76% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Obi-Wanya
Windows
Encounter of Galaxies is a vertical scrolling shooter with an open world and elements of trade.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #34 Still Dark At Dawn
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Kick Games
Windows
Built from the ground up for VR, Still Dark At Dawn's highly immersive gameplay will test your grit and ability to trust all of your senses, in a hope survive The Dawn.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #35 Malazard: Magic Defense
75% matchPositive80% of 25 reviews2016
Dev: Invictus Games Ltd.
Windows
Unleash the magic inside you!Purify the demonic legion with a set of powerful abilities.The collapsing world relies upon you, experience what it means to control all Magic!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #36 Booty Diver
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Xavier Orion Games
Windows
Take a dive into the perilous depths of the ocean as you seek sunken treasure while battling creatures who guard their treasure as you manage your precious air supply.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #37 Ducks in Space
70% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Happy Cow Games LLC
Windows
Ducks in Space is a 2D platformer where you play as Captain Quackers, a duck attempting to thwart the plans of the most evil creatures in the universe: geese!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #38 Abstract Arena
74% matchMixed52% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Credici
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Abstract Arena is a top-down action-shooter game set in a completely abstract context. Up to 6 different ships can clash in the Arena, taking advantage of all of the unique and balanced skills each of them possesses.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #39 Laser Ball
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
In this fast and furious action retro game, you'll need to race against time and use a laser gun with precise shots to neutralize and collect electrified bouncing balls and deposit them safely out of harms way.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #40 Waveform Wipeout
63% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Charcoal City GamesPub: Brinkbit, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Waveform Wipeout combines the fast paced action of pulling off a sick combo of tricks with the novelty of rhythm games. The levels are generated based on the song you pick, so the possibilities are endless.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #41 Core Rescue
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Hot Zombies Games
Windows
Following in the footsteps of the bullet hell games of the classic consoles and arcade systems comes Core Rescue. A Fast Paced Bullet Hell with beautiful pixel graphics and intuitive movement options, Core Rescue is a competitive experience that'll be pushing you to be #1 on the leaderboards.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #42 Slayer Of Traitors
73% matchMostly Negative23% of 47 reviews2018
Dev: Tero Lunkka
Windows
Player is wounded female, who only mission is to kill all zombies in different missions
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #43 GRAY GROFA
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TPM.CO SOFT WORKS
Windows
GRAY GROFA is an unparalleled side-scrolling shooter puzzle game developed for the 8-bit MSX computer. 2 years have been spent hand-tuning the game's visuals, movements and puzzles in a tireless pursuit for aesthetic perfection.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #44 The Cows Are Watching
73% matchMixed69% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: VIS-GamesPub: SilentFuture
Windows
Did you ever wondered about the rumors of cow tipping? Now it´s your turn! Use the darkness and silence of the night to enter the meadows and tipp as much cows as needed to enter the next level.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #45 BackSlash
71% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Skeleton Crew Studio
Windows · Mac
BackSlash is a spell casting brawler featuring style-mixing, arena destruction, and accelerating duels. Combine two styles to plunge into a dance of destruction through flying blades, bone breaking punches and devastating spells.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #46 STARCATCHER
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: John PlewePub: Nevercenter
Windows · Mac
STARCATCHER is an experimental wave-based arcade game, currently in development. It's simple, unique, and intensely hard. Protect the heart!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #47 Quantum Flux
74% matchMostly Negative28% of 18 reviews2015
Dev: Dharker Studios
Windows · Mac
Quantum Flux is an old school style rogue-like following the Artemis. A prototype vessel aiming to save humanity from destruction, to do so it must find a way through a difficult and hostile universe to create a new home for the human race.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #48 Ruin City Gasolina
73% matchMostly Negative36% of 96 reviews2017
Dev: LillyWelland inc.Pub: Bitlock Studio
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 13%
Eliminate the invasion of mechanical invaders and save what remains of the once great city.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #49 MONOWARS: Red Zone
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Conquesoft
Windows
Warp into battle against massive monochrome networks controlled by the CrimsonSync AI group. Upgrade your tank and your army as the enemy adapts against your one conquestive mission; eliminating all of them.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #50 Oval
67% matchPositive90% of 40 reviews2019
Dev: Reactor HeartPub: Reactor Heart
Windows
Oval takes your skills to a whole new level with thrilling and competitive multiplayer battles. Break your speed limit and go faster than ever without motion-sickness thanks to Oval's unique technology. Create, share or play awesome community maps using the multiplayer level editor.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #51 Engineer Arena
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: WaveParadigmPub: WaveParadigm LLC
Windows
Engineer Arena is a frantic first-person shooter centered around earning "bits" used to buy weapons, grenades, and new abilities at any time, and using those to defeat your friends in classic console-inspired split-screen FPS action.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #52 Aeve:Zero Gravity
72% matchMostly Negative23% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: DIG Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 23%
"Aeve:Zero Gravity" is an arcade space shooter about battles in open space. In a classic mode "Shoot'em'all"
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #53 Anark.io
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Pinpin TeamPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Anark.io is a twin stick shooter taking place in the 80's
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #54 StreetCraft
70% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: Lambda
Windows · Mac
StreetCraft is an online shooting game for fun. We are trying to provide funny and hilarious battle experiences for shooting game players. Just do it!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #55 Saint George | The Tree Of Secrets
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Obscure Cloud
Windows
Embark on a new breed of medieval-fantasy arcade plaformer and explore extensive worlds packed with loots, creatures and humongous boss
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #56 Solar Fighters
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Jhonatas da Silva Farias
Windows
Help Gaia fight battles to protect her prestige given by the Sun. Gaia is the most lucky among the others 4 personas in the Solar System, this leads to a rebellion intended to stole the Gaia's glory.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #57 StickyBots
66% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Potion Games
Windows · Mac
This frantic platform shooter is all about momentum, transformation and sticking to the ceiling. Test your metal with online competition and a complete single player campaign. Launch your fist and swap characters mid fight in this first of its kind platformer!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%