- #1 Rise High
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: eiloware
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 57%, Indie 43%
- #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 57%, Indie 43%
- #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 57%, Indie 43%
- #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 57%, Indie 43%
- #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 57.8%, Indie 42.2%
- #6 99 Waves to Die
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 128 reviews2015
Dev: SpookyFish GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 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 57%, Indie 43%
- #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 56%, Indie 44%
- #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 57%, Indie 43%
- #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 57.8%, Indie 42.2%
- #10 Quip Anomaly
90% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: mentics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 57%, Indie 43%
- #11 GRAY GROFA
84% 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%, Indie 43%
- #12 Tequila Zombies 3
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 231 reviews2017
Dev: IriySoft
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 57.8%, Indie 42.2%
- #13 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 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #14 Wizard Slime
86% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2018
Dev: felipejoys
Windows
Wizard Slime is a 2D Top-Down shooter game in which you dodge enemy bullets and shoot Magic Missiles guided towards your mouse pointer to successfully beat the dungeon levels without perishing in the process.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #15 Zombie in my city
88% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: SkyKan
Windows
Step in the midst of a low poly zombie apocalypse. Kill them all and save the town where you growing up.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #16 Scuffle Scoundrels
87% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Moped Games
Windows
Scuffle Scoundrels is an oldschool arcade brawler for 2-to-4 rivals of all ages. With explosive powerups, deadly hazards, and imposing animal captains, it's sink or be sunk in this fast paced pirate romp!
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #17 Deep End
84% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Red Line Reality
Windows
The Deep End is a parkour platformer with entire room scale gameplay, experience virtual reality like never before as you climb, jump and run through 10 expansive levels. Only one rule, don't fall in the pool.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #18 Escape Lizards
83% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Egodystonic StudiosPub: Independent
Windows
Escape Lizards is simple: Tilt the platforms to roll your lizard egg from the start point to the finishing bell at the end of the level. However, things are never as simple as they seem...
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #19 Galactis
85% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Gustavo Contreras
Windows
Galactis is a single-player space shooter where good reflexes are in high demand. Revive the glory of the ancient arcade days!
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #20 Galaxy Combat Wargames
82% matchMixed58% of 31 reviews2016
Dev: Fork Particle Games
Windows
Galaxy Combat Wargames is a head to head multiplayer PvP space shooter that engages you in challenging and intensely competitive space combat matches against other fighters from around the world. Engage in tough wargames on exciting planetary arenas and become the best commander.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #21 Elly The Jelly
82% 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%, Indie 43%
- #22 Get Dis Money
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Aaron TurnerPub: Team No Comply Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A game about gangsterz in space getting money. Arcade style, 2d rougelike action platformer.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #23 Saint George | The Tree Of Secrets
73% 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%, Indie 43%
- #24 Encounter of Galaxies
81% 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%, Indie 43%
- #25 Defrain
79% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Roushi Studios
Windows · Linux
A simple arcade style space shooter.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #26 StreetCraft
79% 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%, Indie 43%
- #27 MONOWARS: Red Zone
78% 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%, Indie 43%
- #28 Core Rescue
77% 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%, Indie 43%
- #29 Lumberjack VR
78% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Erik BrunnströmPub: Erik Brunström
Windows
Experience the thrilling life of a Lumberjack in virtual reality with Lumberjack VR, an arcade action game for the HTC Vive. Fight your way through waves of logs, lumber and bombs with nothing but an axe in your hand.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #30 Fatal Velocity: Physics Combat
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Range Plus One Inc.
Windows
Fatal Velocity: Physics Combat is a multiplayer first person physics combat smasher where speed and the environment are literally your weapons! Players utilize physics based weaponry and abilities to overcome, thrash and smash their opponents with extreme speeds into oblivion!
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #31 Mercfighter
80% matchNo user reviews2017
Dev: One Dave Software
Windows
Make your assault against hundreds of waves of deadly spacecraft. Advance your equipment, skill trees, and ship to overcome the growing enemy threat.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #32 VR Ultimate Paintball: Heartbreak, Regret & Paintbots
77% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2016
Dev: Robert Potter
Windows
VR Ultimate Paintball: Heartbreak, Regret & Paintbots focuses on an arcade style of gameplay. Containing four different game modes: wave based shooter, competitive target practice, challenging stage based trial map and an episodic story.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #33 Hokan: Monster Slayer
75% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Kinox Studios LLC
Windows
Use your stealth skills and weapons arsenal to become the ultimate hunter. Will you die trying or become worthy of the title Hokan "Elite Hunter".
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #34 Z.W!
75% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: S. Khasanov
Windows
Full ahead! Kill'em all! Fight as long as possible!
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #35 One minute of death
74% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Krzysztof Konopka
Windows
O.M.O.D. is pretty difficult platform game.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #36 Ales Dash
74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Mikage Productions
Windows
Ales Dash is a Side-Scrolling 3D Action Game. You control Ales running forward and Clear the Level while over obstacles.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #37 Far From Orbit
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Alexander Conway
Windows
A short and sweet rogue-like, bullet hell game. Amass points, upgrade your ship and conqueror creatures that oppose you. There is no progression in this game, every run is a fresh start.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #38 Space Slam
73% 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%, Indie 43%
- #39 UBERCOLD
70% matchMixed56% of 41 reviews2019
Dev: Side Group
Windows
A stylish parody game featuring an unconventional weapon.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #40 Secret of Harrow Manor
72% matchMostly Negative33% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Only Human Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore an abandoned manor and it's grounds filled with nightmare creatures, locked doors, and scattered ammunition.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #41 APEX Tournament
71% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Douglas LiangPub: Fantom Fathom LLC
Windows
Apex Tournament is the most fast-paced Team Death Match in VR. The primary method of movement is the Hyper Dash system, which turns your body into the controller - allowing movements at blazing speeds.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #42 Weird creatures
73% 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%, Indie 43%
- #43 ARIS
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TBM StudiosPub: Lit Network
Windows
Strategically clear your way of enemies to gather points, salvage killed enemies for extra points, all while avoiding and engaging in combat with other different types of enemies. Added effects and game mechanics make for challenging gameplay in a fast paced environment.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #44 Impixable
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Flaming Bat Studios
Windows
Impixable is a 2d top down shooter, featuring 50 unique waves of enemies. These waves are difficult and unforgiving at times, but do not change between playthroughs, giving you the opportunity to learn from your mistakes and conquer this challenge!
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #45 Samba Shooter
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Snowdrop Lab
Windows
Minimal game. Arcade style twin stick shooter. Minimal price.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #46 SincereMen
70% match5 user reviews0% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Utopia EntertainmentPub: Rhyton Solutions GmbH
Windows
This game is a First Person Shooter video game based on VR technology with realistic graphic and hardcore action shooter gameplay. The main character is a trained ranger that come to help his partner from the edge of the chopper using a heavy machinegun and try to save him.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #47 Rogue Fighter
76% matchNo user reviews2016
Dev: Zane Gittins
Windows
Take control of your space superiority fighter. Guide your ship to victory through randomly generated onslaughts of enemies and bosses. In this fast paced room scale experience, your ship is only as good as your dexterity.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #48 Robot King Part 2: Boss Battles
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Steven Taylor
Windows
The second in a 3 part series, Robot King Part 2 continues the journey of a robot on a quest to find his place in a kingdom where everyone seems bent on his destruction. "Robot King 2: Boss Battles" is as the name indicates: a series of boss battles.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #49 Still Dark At Dawn
59% 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%, Indie 43%
- #50 Midnight Grub Session
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Crumb Goblin Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get down with the thiccness
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #51 Pop Pop Boom Boom VR
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Thorne Media, LLC
Windows
You brought a bow to a bomb fight. Challenge: Survive.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #52 HVRGUN
55% 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%, Indie 43%
- #53 Seek & Destroy - Steampunk Arcade
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: GamestormVRPub: Showstorm Ltd
Windows
You are Armed with a Steam Powered Rail Gun + Hammers + TESLA Powered Lightning + Magnets! SEEK & DESTROY to rack up the biggest score!
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #54 Ascend
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Newspaper Hats
Windows
Ascend is a first-person VR Arena Shooter where you rise to greatness in a crucible of visceral and kinetic combat. Rise above your enemies by engaging in intense aerial warfare and leverage the power of VR with our unique lean motion flight system.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #55 Prototype-CUBE
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Enzian Game Development Team
Windows
Using Sword and Bullet, while evading the barrage and swords, running stylishly through the buggy chess world, High difficulty level exhilarating action 3D shooting game!
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #56 DC Wonder: Unlimited
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Nucleax
Windows
This is a 1v1, 2D fighting game featuring the members of the DC Wonder pop band. Play with friends or take on the 8-stage tournament to unlock new characters and stages.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #57 XENOCAVE
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BLUE LED
Windows
XENOCAVE is a retro-styled, scrolling platformer that elevates the genre with a unique fusion of ability and fine-tuned mechanics inspired by the classics. Specifically, imagine an amalgam of Mario's fluid controls, the double-jump and rapid-fire of Ghosts 'n Goblins, and the themes of Crystal Caves.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%