Games Like State of Anarchy

Prepare for bullet hell action and crazy driving! Your town is on fire, anarchy reigns the streets, aliens rampage in the sky! Grab your gun and join the fun!

Why similar: Indie 31.3%, Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Action 8.6%, Shooter 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the seed game, offering more of the same chaotic, hand-drawn top-down shooting action.

Build a "legitimate" corporation via open world missions, shakedowns, sabotage and property acquisition.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 58.5%, Funny 21.7%, Action 14.1%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a similar top-down perspective and crime-filled, chaotic open-world gameplay that mirrors the heist theme of the seed.

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Why similar: Indie 73.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Action 9.1%, Shooter 4.9%, 2D 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: It defines the top-down, high-octane, and violent shooter genre with a similar focus on fast-paced, chaotic encounters.

Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

Why similar: Indie 43.2%, Funny 25%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 10.4%, Multiplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same irreverent, sociopathic humor and sandbox-style destruction that makes the seed game feel so unique.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Indie 63.4%, Action 10.6%, Shooter 8.9%, Funny 6.8%, Multiplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers over-the-top, chaotic action and humor in a 2D format that matches the high-energy feel of the seed.

Super Trench Attack™ is a goofball comedy twitch-shooter based in a World War setting.

Why similar: Indie 87.1%, Action 9.9%, Shooter 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines funny, lighthearted humor with arcade-style shooting, mirroring the tone of the seed game.

Project Starship is an arcade bullet-hell with random mechanics. No match will ever be the same. Who will you be? Garret or Gwen? Will you save the world from the mighty cthulhu?

Why similar: Indie 97.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 1.1%, Action 0.7%, Casual 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic shoot-em-up that focuses on high-speed action and unpredictable enemy patterns.

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Indie 69.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Action 5.8%, Shooter 5.5%, 2D 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down shooter that focuses on intense, chaotic combat and simple, addictive gameplay loops.

Chaos Town is a top-down chaotic shooter game where everything is destructible!

Why similar: Indie 67.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%, Action 9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%, Shooter 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that leans into the same chaotic, action-heavy gameplay and urban destruction themes.

Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

Why similar: Indie 71.4%, Shooter 8.5%, Funny 6.7%, Action 5.9%, Multiplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This bullet-hell shooter provides a similar top-down experience with a heavy emphasis on weapon variety and chaotic room-clearing.

It's the zombie apocalypse, but you can't miss a work day! Scavenge for weapons, survive... and don't forget to restock the toner cartridges over at accounting. This humorous top-down shooter has you working your way up the corporate ladder, all the way to the rescue helicopter on the rooftop.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 58.5%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 14.8%, Multiplayer 10%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that blends chaotic combat with a humorous, satirical take on workplace culture.

A bullet heaven where you cooperate with Kill-BOI 9000 (your friend and toaster). Forge a beautiful bond and bring destruction - together. Give him saws! Give him drones! Then give all the drones saws! AND THEN SET THE SAWS ON FIRE.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Funny 10%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Casual 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This top-down action-roguelike provides a similar sense of rapid-fire combat and arcade-style progression.

Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

Why similar: Indie 50.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, simple top-down shooter that focuses entirely on mowing down waves of enemies, much like the core loop of the seed.

Professional assassin turned amateur campaign manager Steve is charged with cleaning up the city by an anthropomorphic rabbit and mayoral candidate from the future named BunnyLord.

Why similar: Indie 70.7%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 8.2%, Funny 6%, Shoot 'Em Up 4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a funny, chaotic, and violent 2D shooter experience that shares the same tongue-in-cheek attitude as the seed.

A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Top-Down Shooter 31.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 9.2%, Hand-drawn 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a straightforward, arcade-style top-down shooter that focuses on pure, unadulterated action.

Tank Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay and stealth elements.

Why similar: Indie 66.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Action 9.5%, Shooter 7%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, action-oriented shooter that focuses on vehicle-based combat and destruction.

It's 3:00 a.m. Your neighbours are having a loud party. Stop them. Party Hard is tinyBuild's award-winning stealth strategy game about ruining parties by any means.

Why similar: Indie 85.1%, Action 8.1%, Funny 4.1%, 2D 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a top-down, crime-themed experience where the player causes massive, chaotic disruption to achieve their goals.

Pigeons Attack is a top-down shooter whose goal is to survive the pigeons hordes for as long as possible. Use upgrades and weapons placed around the level. Unlock new characters, maps and magic runes. Help fight this invasion, alone or with your friends!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45.8%, Shooter 19.4%, Action 14%, Funny 13.2%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the funny, casual, and chaotic nature of the seed game while focusing on arcade-style action.

Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.

Why similar: Indie 78.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Action 5.2%, Shooter 4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a minimalist, top-down shooting experience that mirrors the simplicity and arcade feel of the seed.

Blast your way through the streets of Hong Kong in a fast-paced, top-down shooter. Inspired by classic action movies, The Hong Kong Massacre places you at the center of a hard-boiled revenge story, filled with brutal, cinematic shootouts and vivid underworld locations.

Why similar: Indie 49.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Shooter 7.8%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a fast-paced, top-down shooting experience that emphasizes style and violent, chaotic encounters.

Shoot and drift around the chaotic streets of Strife City, a hub for crime, secret societies, paranormal activities and lots’a *CHA-CHING*!

Why similar: Indie 58.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Shooter 7.4%, Action 6.4%, Simulation 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused action game that emphasizes chaotic, fast-paced combat and simple mechanics.

Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter where bullet heaven meets bullet hell. Evolve your ship, master your loadout and turn the tide against hordes of enemies. You may be outnumbered, but you are far from outpowered.

Why similar: Indie 50.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shooter 6.4%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike focuses on surviving waves of enemies in a chaotic, top-down environment.

The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

Why similar: Indie 53.2%, Action 14.2%, Shooter 13.7%, Funny 7.2%, Multiplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A free, high-octane, and humorous action game that captures the same 'mow down everything' vibe as the seed.

Fight against the robots and reclaim the land! Attempt to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where it seems like everything wants you dead! Tactical stealth action in a post-apocalyptic settings!

Why similar: Indie 99%, Action 1%

Why You'll Like It: This top-down action game provides a similar experience of causing destruction and chaos in an urban setting.

Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.

Why similar: Indie 60.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 7.9%, Simulation 7.3%, Casual 5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, chaotic action game that focuses on clearing rooms and utilizing a variety of weapons.

Its Simple, SHOOT! Is a minimalist top down 2D waveshooter that has the player utilizing various weapons and abilities to overcome their foes.

Why similar: Action 55.1%, Casual 44.9%

Why You'll Like It: The title says it all; it is a casual, action-packed shooter that prioritizes simplicity over complexity.

Pile on the firepower with the revolutionary Gunstacker and fire all your weapons at once in a symphony of destruction!

Why similar: Indie 81.1%, Action 10.7%, Shooter 6.8%, 2D 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features over-the-top weaponry and chaotic, funny action that fits perfectly with the seed's aesthetic.

Play this awesome meme shooter and destroy fictional zombie politics who has ruined the world and safe all money

Why similar: Indie 83.8%, Action 8.7%, Casual 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same meme-heavy, humorous, and casual shooter vibe found in the seed game.

RUNNING WITH RIFLES is a top-down tactical shooter with open world RPG elements. In RWR, you join the ranks of an army as a common soldier, just like the thousands around you.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 56.4%, Shooter 19%, Action 14.4%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This top-down shooter emphasizes large-scale, chaotic warfare and sandbox-style combat.

In the not-too-distant-future, Roman is a newly-minted employee at a classy jazz club. He must contend with his past as a new hire (and former co-worker), Eris, makes him question if quitting his old job was the right thing to do.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, casual shoot-em-up that focuses on high scores and arcade-style mechanics.

Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.5%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 10.5%, Funny 9.9%

Ever just tired of it all? Ready for change? Wanna bet it all on sheer mayhem and destruction? In comes Maniac, a rogue-lite crime action game in which the world goes against you, and your insanity creates chaos!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 49.6%, Funny 18.2%, Simulation 15.8%, Action 13.4%, Singleplayer 3%

Welcome to the coziest way to kill your friends. Super Animal Royale is a 64-player, top-down 2D battle royale where adorably murderous animals fight tooth, claw, and machine gun. Then, relax in Super Animal World with fishing, hamsterball races, and story quests before the next fight to the death.

Why similar: Indie 46.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shooter 9.3%, Funny 8%, Action 4.9%

Squirrel, meet gun. As the neighborhood’s most obnoxious rodent, develop a knack (and a love?) for crime and mayhem in pursuit of golden acorns in this nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer. Fight tooth, claw, and gun to escape a secret underground facility and defeat the Agents.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Shooter 20.2%, Action 13.8%, Simulation 12.9%, Funny 11.3%

Crime Simulator: Playgrounds is a short, chaotic, and hilarious entry in the Crime Simulator franchise. Throw hammers, spray pepper gas, and cause mayhem solo or with up to 4 players. Take over hideouts, complete absurd missions, and unleash destruction with the wildest weapons. No rules—just fun!

Why similar: Action 34.8%, Funny 29.5%, Multiplayer 21.9%, Simulation 10%, Singleplayer 3.8%

A fast paced multiplayer FPS game that focuses on creative weapons and game mechanics that reward skillful killing!

Why similar: Indie 97.9%, Action 2.1%

Chaotic Conflicts is a casual and chaotic fast-paced Online FPS game. In this chaotic shooter you'll try to shoot your way to the top of the scoreboard while competing with other players and random events.

Why similar: Shooter 24.8%, Indie 23.8%, Action 18.8%, Casual 15.6%, Funny 14.9%

Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive the wasteland in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from tons of build-defining modules and wacky bots for a new experience every run. Prologue teaser build.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 52.2%, Indie 28.3%, Action 16%, 2D 3.5%

Fast-paced shooting in a frantic atmosphere! Pick-up-and-play, like the good old days! Local multiplayer!

Why similar: Action 83%, Casual 17%

Anarchy: Wolf's Law – Action, fun, and total control! Capture territories, grow your business, and spread chaos throughout the world of Anarchy. Strengthen your grip on the regions, develop and establish production, crushing all those who stand in your way. A dynamic shooter with elements of RPG, survival, and management.

Why similar: Indie 64.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 10.3%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Simulation 5.9%

Chickenoidz Super Party - multiplayer top-down arena shooter for up to 4 players. You can play local or altogether online via Remote Play. Steal the show using an array of incredible weapons, special equipment and even mutations. Smash your opponents to smithereens, rip everything around you.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 51.2%, Funny 22.2%, Action 14.1%, Casual 12.5%

In Toy Town, a toy has one goal, to be the last one standing, because the last toy is always the best toy. Play online with up to 9 other players and secure your victory!

Why similar: Indie 61.2%, Shooter 13%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Funny 6.7%, Action 5.9%

Attention! Tiny Troopers: Global Ops is a fast-paced arcade twin-stick shooter in which you lead an elite squad of Tiny Troopers on action-packed missions to take down hordes of unscrupulous enemies from all corners of the world!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Funny 10.4%, Action 6.6%

Sandbox of destruction. Billion different ways to build your mech. Feel the weight and impact of obliteration in this modern old school mech combat sim.

Why similar: Indie 44%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Shooter 8.1%, Simulation 5.7%

Stellar 2D is a retro style space arcade game, it's a 2D game in a 3D world. With an addictive, fast paced, casual game-play style.

Why similar: Indie 88.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.1%, Action 3.1%, Casual 2.8%, 2D 0.5%

High-octane 2D shooter. Put your shooting skills to the test with over 200 weapons and attachments. Play game modes solo or co-op online!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Shooter 15%, Indie 12.8%, Action 12.4%, Simulation 11.7%

A darkly-enticing story about unrequited love; Broken Dreams is a casual platforming game featuring full voice-acting, beautiful hand-drawn environments and a twist on the original platforming mechanic!

Why similar: Indie 98.7%, Casual 1.3%

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 96.3%, Action 3.7%

A vehicular shooter with roguelike elements, offering a wild take on an alternate future of the Soviet Union. Build your combat vehicle and show nature who's boss!

Why similar: Indie 74.4%, Shooter 8.6%, Simulation 8.2%, Action 8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Time, Space and Parallel Universes collapse and merge, tethered to threads of reality and sustained by a paradoxical power source. Nothing is impossible - it is time to become a Data Hacker.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Of Guards and Thieves is a multiplayer stealth game in which high-powered guards face off against fast and elusive thieves in a contest of wits. Outsmarting the enemy and shooting your way through to the goal are equally valid strategies. Simple rules, emergent gameplay and high replayability.

Why similar: Indie 57.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Shooter 9.5%, Action 7.4%, Multiplayer 5.7%

The last king was killed over 400 years ago and the global rule of the land ceased to exist. The Vindicator is coming. ~a decadent, dark fantasy world with a new take on the concepts of Angels and Demons!

Why similar: Indie 100%

Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!

Why similar: Indie 54.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Shooter 8.7%, Funny 5.7%, Action 5.2%

You are Joseph Walker. After waking up in a strangely deserted science facility with no recollection of how you got there, you hear the voice of an A.I. The A.I. promises to be your guide and to help you out of the facility. However, it is clear right away that it’s not telling you everything.

Why similar: Indie 97.6%, Action 2.4%

The world has ended, Demons have risen to conquer the uninhabited and flourishing nature outside. It's your turn, with your unknown identity, to find your path for a new beginning. Let's not beat about the bush here. Reset 1-1 is everything you loved about the late 80's/early 90's. It's a blast from the past, with a fresh spin.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

Why similar: Indie 52%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Action 5.3%, Casual 4.5%

Expect blasts of green zombie goo painting the screen in this top-down shooter packed with crazy guns that blow the heads off some… freaky zombies. Your mission is simple: graffiti the whole city before these mutants dog-pile you

Why similar: Indie 38.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 5%

Defend humanity's last surviving metropolis from mysterious alien machinations in this challenging base-defense arcade shooter. Featuring rapid upgrade progression, procedurally generated attack waves, dark humor and laser-sharp aesthetics.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Shooter 17%, Funny 14.8%, Action 10.9%, Casual 10.3%

A 3D Slapstick Gag Action Minigame!!! Throw pies, avoid weights, and all other sorts of things to earn HUGE POINTS!!!

Why similar: Indie 47.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Action 16.9%, Funny 10.7%, Casual 4.2%