- #1 Rise High
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: eiloware
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Rise High is an arcade action game in which you have to defend your workers from an alien invasion while they try to build skyscrapers!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #2 Zombie Parking
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 115 reviews2016
Dev: XPAGAME
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Computer indie-game in the genre of third-person shooter and survival horror.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #3 Castle Invasion: Throne Out
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2016
Dev: Cat Trap Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Castle Invasion is the fun, frantic challenge of defending your castle against an army of misfits. Who better to lead the army than the king, a spoiled man child who wants everything he can’t have. Well...he's not taking this castle.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #4 Dawn of the Plow
95% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2015
Dev: Dan FitzGerald
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
You are the new plow on the block, and today is your day. How many cars can you shepherd home before achieving grounds for termination?
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #5 GunHero
94% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Olli-Samuli Lehmus
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Fight your way through multiple environments filled with traps and obstacles, each more dangerous and deadly than the last. Shoot bullets and throw grenades at your enemies while releasing prisoners from their cages. You are the hero this evil-filled world needs.
Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 42.7%
- #6 99 Waves to Die
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 120 reviews2015
Dev: SpookyFish GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
99 Waves to Die is a twin stick arcade shooter, inspired by the arcade games, and 8-bit home consoles & computers of the 1980's.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #7 Oblivion's Edge
92% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: Odd EmuPub: MMOVentures
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Oblivion’s Edge is an arcade and bullet hell inspired twin stick shooter with multiple game modes and difficulty levels. You are the last pilot on Earth, tasked with slowing down the invasion and giving survivors enough time to escape.
Why similar: Action 55.5%, Indie 44.5%
- #8 Fist's Elimination Tower
91% matchPositive93% of 42 reviews2017
Dev: Impostor Cat Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A 2D platformer in which you play as randomly generated contestants that have to bounce their way to the top of an obstacle course full of robots, electric currents, explosives, and fists.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #9 Cliff Hanger
91% matchMixed45% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: syuuyuusya
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The backgrounds up the tempo and players are well equipped with a plethora of attacks! Test your mettle against a horde of enemies! Difficulty settings are available to adjust the game for both players that are new to action games and players that want a challenge.
Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 42.7%
- #10 Quip Anomaly
90% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: mentics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Quip Anomaly is a deep space dodge 'em up game. Guide Virnu to dodge hazards, acquire research, and obtain power ups. As you unlock each level, you will learn more about Virnu and her story.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #11 Tequila Zombies 3
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 224 reviews2017
Dev: IriySoft
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Tequila Zombies 3 is a platform shooter. Zombie apocalypse strikes hard. Zombies, vampires and demons spread all over the world. But there is still hope... guns... and alcohol! So there is still a chance to survive. Kill all zombies, drink all tequila!
Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 42.7%
- #12 Cosmic Leap
89% matchMixed68% of 146 reviews2016
Dev: Michael Hall
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Time your jumps from planet to planet, avoid the obstacles thrown in your path and blast off to safety with your rocketship!
Why similar: Action 55.7%, Indie 44.3%
- #13 Abstract Arena
88% matchMixed52% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Credici
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 21%
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 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #14 Keep Watching VR
86% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: NinjaDuck Games
Windows
Keep Watching is a virtual reality horror game. The goal is simple. Escape. You'll need to keep watching though, they move when your back is turned.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #15 MONOWARS: Red Zone
85% 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 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #16 4 for the Money Demo
84% matchVery Positive87% of 78 reviews2018
Dev: Lost Marble
Windows
4 for the Money is a fast-paced, side-scrolling action/platformer featuring gameplay and graphics resembling the greats of the NES era. Except you don't need a Four Score to play 4-player! Sit down alone or with a pack of friends and jump in for the action!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #17 Sky Brawl
87% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Rarebird Studio
Windows
The exciting Defence game in VR is a unique opportunity to protect your stronghold from the attack of undead troops in an incredibly realistic battle with evil!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #18 Dark Matter
84% matchMixed39% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Jared Miller
Windows
The Space Pirates are planning on destroying the Earth. They have stolen many space cargo vessels in order to gain the supplies to blow it up. You play as Dark Matter, a hired bounty hunter who works with the Space Federation in order to stop the pirates. You must stop the pirates, save the space cargo vessels, and save the Earth.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #19 Aftermath Y2K
83% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Matthew Willis
Windows · Linux
Inspired by such games as Castlevania and Ninja Gaiden; aftermath is a NES styled action platformer. However in Aftermath you play as a dog. You must run, jump, and dodge your way through 8 levels to recover your beloved owner. All the while also trying to fend off thugs, bandits, henchmen, and mutants.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #20 Neon Slashers
81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Mire Studios
Windows
Get in some quick games locally or online against up to 3 opponents in Neon Slashers.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #21 Destroyer: Invasion
82% matchMixed52% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: MFAFB Games LLC
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 4.7 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 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #22 Tiger Tank 59 A-Gun
81% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: TigerQiuQiu
Windows
This is a tank war game, players need to control their tanks, through the enemy lines, break the enemy base, or defeat the enemy tanks
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #23 SuperLuminauts
82% matchMostly Negative27% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: LampFire
Windows · Mac
Break Space-Time with Friends! SuperLuminauts is a local-multiplayer spaceship shooter where your missiles leave trails in time. With the tight controls of an arcade shooter, and the deep mechanics of no other, soon you'll be flying, thinking, and blowing up your friends like a true SuperLuminaut.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #24 web spice
80% matchMixed54% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: дель7inPub: Red twice potato
Windows
The planet was attacked by spaceships. This doesn't bode well. Armed with the most powerful weapons on Earth (including cats), you decide to fight back the invaders.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #25 E3.14CENTER
79% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: SaintHeiserPub: Half-Face Games
Windows
It takes a mysterious man to solve the mystery of wave propagation. You hero has no weapons, no superpowers, but the world is arranged so that your words take on shape and strength of their own. In this logic arcade game you need to enter words, destroy viruses and get to the next waves.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #26 Asteroidiga
77% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Levi Stoddard
Windows · Linux
A single mine detonation in this bullet hell game will send you flying around the screen. But never fear! Use your wits and your Teleportation module, fast Machine Gun, powerful Laser, Tracer Bullets, and the venerable shotgun.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #27 Jolly Riot
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Victorian Clambake
Windows · Mac · Linux
A rip-roaring fighting game featuring a hardy crew of swashbucklers!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #28 Voxel Blast
79% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2015
Dev: Ceiba Software and Arts
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Voxel Blast is a game where you control a spaceship traveling across complex 3D environments to fight enemies in cages set to trap them with you. Navigate as fast as you can through the level to reach the beacons or risk facing squads of enemies already waiting for you; then use your weapons and evasive maneuvers to take them down in...
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #29 Hell Space
78% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Whiteerminestudios
Windows
This is the 360 degrees indie slasher with the top view and old school graphics.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #30 Aeve:Zero Gravity
78% matchMostly Negative24% of 135 reviews2018
Dev: DIG Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 24%
"Aeve:Zero Gravity" is an arcade space shooter about battles in open space. In a classic mode "Shoot'em'all"
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #31 Punch Bomb
76% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2016
Dev: Chris Folea
Windows
DO YOU LIKE TO PUNCH THINGS?!Punch Bomb is a virtual reality arcade game where you punch things! Two fully playable game modes with more coming during Early Access!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #32 WWTF
75% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Yarrrg Studios
Windows
WWTF is a shoot them up boss rush inspired by the old classic Yars Revenge. Play as Pawda and escape the terrible cybernetic ex-soldiers animals of the zoo by flying with your jetpack and shooting.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #33 Rubicon Approach
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Carbon Fiber Games
Windows
Rubicon Approach is a fast paced zero gravity shooter with a unique free movement system. Engage an enemy team in high speed, adrenaline fueled action across multiple maps.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #34 Boogie Bot
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: From the end Games
Windows · Mac
Boogie Bot is a fast and challenging survival platformer about getting in the zone and finding your groove. Your battery is always draining. Stop thinking and let instinct take over. Only then can you safely evacuate the boogie bots before the No Good Music Haters blow planet Boogula-5 to bits.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #35 History Warriors
73% match7 user reviews14% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Clipstories, Inc.
Windows
Eight historic figures, together for the first time, combined in an exciting 2D Fighter.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #36 PARSE ALLY
73% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: wHDinc.
Windows
The ancient system, without waiting for help, was destroyed. You are next. Yes? You and the survivors, grouped to repel the onslaught of the intruders. Of course, not all people will support you: there are those who are more interested in continuing the existing conflicts.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #37 Battle Trendaria
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: megaeggz
Windows
Shapeshifting Local Multiplayer upto 4 players Third person shooter
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #38 BrotherZ
75% matchMostly Negative27% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: ID Group
Windows
Old school first-person shooter in cartoon style. Postwar time, people get into squads and fight. 8 types of weapons in combat, classic game modes, the ability to be a zombie or a man, as well as a double jump and firejump.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #39 Kyber Knights
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Portaalin Pojat Oy
Windows
A multiplayer VR game by an Arcade for Arcades. Kyber Knights is a fun and easy multiplayer game developed exclusively for VR Arcades. Simple controls and an easy to control Operator View make this fast paced shooter a great choice for Arcades. CURRENTLY ONLY IN LAN.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #40 Ice Demon
68% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: Bob HoodPub: Suits & Sandals
Windows
How long can you survive? In this arcade-style game, employ hand to hand combat and freeze your enemies to get as many kills as possible before you are defeated.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #41 Polygone
72% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Green Pepperoni Software LLC
Windows · Linux
local-coop / local-multiplayer twin-stick shooter
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #42 Another Rocket Game
73% match5 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Games By Nemiz
Windows
Action packed 2D rocket game with a campaign story mode, single player mode (vs computer AI) and multiplayer mode (split-screen vs friends). Challenge your self and your friends in an old-school 2D rocket adventure with a great soundtrack and an online highscore leaderboard.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #43 M.A.C.S.
77% matchNo user reviews2017
Dev: House Izezweth
Windows
M.A.C.S. is a fast paced top down shooter in a persistent, procedurally generated world. Drive around and avoid your enemies, find weapon power-ups to even the odds. Soon you can place your own power-ups in your persistent world for you to collect on future runs!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #44 GALAXY MONSTER
71% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Small GamesPub: GLD Games
Windows
The action takes place in the alternative reality. Among far stars, heroes fight monsters on arenas. This fight is eternal.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #45 Rabbit Valley Legend (兔子山谷传说)
76% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Bamboo Secrets Co.,Limited
Windows
A cute action VR game of snowball.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #46 Terra Tanks: Defenders of the Earth
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Moss Piglet Games
Windows
A cloud hopping, alien blasting arcade experience that draws elements from classic shoot 'em ups and other iconic games of the 80's arcade era. Assume command of one of the five legendary Terra Tanks to defend the earth!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #47 Chuckie Egg 2017
70% matchMixed67% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Downsideup Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Run, jump, dodge, collect eggs! There's a new Harry in town as the popular platform game debuts on PC.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #48 Ride the Bullet
74% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2015
Dev: Jordan Sendar
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are a gun for hire with nothing to your name but your rifle and a single bullet. You have a special gift. You can control this bullet. Your objectives: take jobs, kill, build your reputation, and work your way up the crime ladder.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #49 Last Shark Standing
67% matchPositive96% of 47 reviews2019
Dev: Shark Fin Games
Windows
Last Shark Standing is a couch-play party game where you use your superior fishing skills to throw your friends out of the arena.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #50 Cartacombs
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: YawningDad
Windows · Linux
Buckle up, hold on tight, and don't stop shooting! Cartacombs is a 2D endless-runner/shooter. Careen through mine shafts and caverns in your cart, leaping and blasting the monsters that lurk in the deep parts of the earth. Power up your weapon and cart, and see how far you can go!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #51 Itsy Blitzy
69% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Minty Soul Games
Windows
Itsy Blitzy is an arcade style bullet hell brawler. The game focuses on simple-yet-deep combat with fluid controls, and a "so hard it's meditative" difficulty level.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #52 Mischief On Main Street
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quantum Games
Windows
Lie and bluff your way to victory in this online multiplayer VR game inspired by the likes of Mafia and Trouble in Terrorist Town!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #53 Bugspeed Collider
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Skelefactor
Windows · Mac
Destroy your friends. Destroy the world. In Bugspeed Collider, you are a super-powered beetle, and there is only war.Unlimited flight, high-impact melee, long-ranged fireball throwing, and fully destructible worlds. That's right, burn it all.Full support for 1-4 players. we're sure there's a deadly scenario to match any taste.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #54 TRIGGERED
69% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: eelDev
Windows
TRIGGERED is a speed runner game, get from point A to point B as fast as you can, without dying.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #55 Molly - Can you survive 100 nights?
67% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Cupantae.ie Games
Windows
Molly - Can you survive 100 nights?
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #56 Onslaught VR
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MindWalker Games
Windows
Jump into the fray with Onslaught VR! Armed with multiple gun types, devastating AOE attacks, and aerial capabilities, you'll face off against multiple enemies and powerful commanders. Good luck, soldier... you'll need it.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #57 Tech Clash
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Interstellar PunksPub: ESAT
Windows
In the far future huge companies compete for the control of the technological market, in this mayhem the CEOs of the biggest companies reunite and decide to fight it off in a tournament! Each company will provide a champion in what would be the fight of the century!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #58 PROJECT VELOCITY
68% match7 user reviews43% of 7 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 56.5%, Indie 43.5%