- #1 Turbo Pug
97% matchVery Positive90% of 3,354 reviews2015
Dev: Space Cat StudiosPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
It's time to unleash your inner pug! Turbo Pug is a casual runner with difficult, random, procedurally generated levels. Enjoy random weather and try to avoid getting zapped by lightning. Unlock new costumes for your pug and new characters to play as. Please try not to squish your pug!
Why similar: Casual 59.9%, Indie 18.8%, Difficult 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is the original title in the series that established the core pug-themed arcade gameplay.
- #2 Turbo Pug DX
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,834 reviews2016
Dev: SnowFlamePub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Turbo Pug is back and better than ever! In Turbo Pug DX you'll explore a variety of beautiful, passionately crafted environments. Collect treasures, score boosters, unlock other creatures to play as. Unlock secret mini games. Create custom level skins or enjoy skins created by other players.
Why similar: Indie 51.1%, Casual 39.1%, Difficult 5.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.1%
Why You'll Like It: An enhanced version of the original that refines the runner mechanics and visual charm.
- #3 Turbo Pug 3D
96% matchMixed69% of 393 reviews2016
Dev: Wulo GamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Turbo Pug is back! And this time, he's three dimensional! Join Turbo Pug and friends, sprint your way through a randomly generated voxel world with scaling difficulty. Turbo Pug 3D - Fast paced, casual fun.
Why similar: Casual 92.8%, Difficult 2.5%, Indie 1.8%, Pixel Graphics 1.7%, Action 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A shift in perspective for the series that maintains the same lighthearted pug-focused arcade fun.
- #4 ProtoCorgi
94% matchVery Positive90% of 168 reviews2023
Dev: Kemono GamesPub: Ravenscourt
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 44.6%, Difficult 23.5%, Action 18.9%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, dog-themed shoot-em-up that mirrors the pixel-art aesthetic and arcade intensity of the seed game.
- #5 Super Space Pug
95% matchMixed55% of 319 reviews2016
Dev: Digital Dawn StudiosPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Super Space Pug is a classic arcade shmup. Take control of 'Demetrius the Third'(Space Pug) to defend your personal space from the evil, fish flinging cats and random rocks because its a space shmup, and without rocks it would be rather non-space-y.
Why similar: Casual 81%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Action 5.9%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter spin-off that keeps the pug theme while introducing bullet-hell elements.
- #6 Boss 101
94% matchVery Positive83% of 77 reviews2017
Dev: Donley Time Foundation
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Create your own bosses to battle in this arcade action and adventure. Yep, there is a story as well as pure action modes for those who want to blast things. Explore worlds while you upgrade your tech and improve your base. Make new friends, adopt pets and even fly a kite.
Why similar: Action 39.1%, Pixel Graphics 33.6%, Indie 24.4%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the giant boss encounters that are a highlight of the seed game's progression.
- #7 LUFTRAUSERS
93% matchVery Positive91% of 4,487 reviews2014
Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.9%, Casual 28.7%, Action 14.4%, Indie 12.6%, Difficult 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: This intense arcade flight game perfectly captures the high-speed aerial combat and dodging mechanics found in the seed game.
- #8 Downwell
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,486 reviews2015
Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Why similar: Difficult 39.8%, Pixel Graphics 34.1%, Action 12.4%, Indie 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in difficult, pixel-art arcade action that rewards quick reflexes and precise movement.
- #9 Super Crate Box
91% matchVery Positive89% of 6,461 reviews2012
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 38.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.5%, Difficult 26.4%, Action 17.1%, Indie 15.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers the same addictive, high-difficulty arcade loop that keeps players coming back for one more run.
- #10 Grapple Dog
89% matchVery Positive87% of 852 reviews2022
Dev: Medallion GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 44.9%, Action 26.1%, Indie 13.1%, Difficult 13%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same cute, pixel-art aesthetic and platforming focus while maintaining a lighthearted tone.
- #11 Space Moth DX
91% matchVery Positive81% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)
Why similar: Difficult 31.5%, Action 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%, Indie 20.2%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, pixel-art bullet-hell shooter that captures the arcade difficulty and aesthetic of the seed game.
- #12 BIT.TRIP RUNNER
90% matchVery Positive86% of 3,946 reviews2011
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36%, Difficult 30.6%, Action 17.1%, Indie 11.9%, Singleplayer 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based runner that shares the fast-paced, obstacle-dodging gameplay style of the seed game.
- #13 Habroxia 2
89% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Action 44.5%, Pixel Graphics 40.5%, Indie 11.6%, Singleplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired side-scrolling shooter that provides the same arcade-style progression and enemy onslaughts.
- #14 Spectacular Sparky
87% matchVery Positive87% of 168 reviews2021
Dev: FreakZone GamesPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 62.9%, Action 30.6%, Singleplayer 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, action-packed platformer that shares the colorful, arcade-inspired energy of the seed game.
- #15 Super Mombo Quest
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 854 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 42.4%, Action 31.2%, Indie 24.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer that matches the high-energy, action-oriented gameplay of the seed game.
- #16 Dig Dog
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 82 reviews2018
Dev: Rusty MoyherPub: Wild Rooster
Windows · Mac
An action roguelike digger. Dig to discover treasure, adventure and bones! Jump, dash, stomp and dig your way through a strange world inhabited by stranger creatures.
Why similar: Casual 61.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Action 6.9%, Indie 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, dog-themed action roguelite that emphasizes quick, arcade-style gameplay sessions.
- #17 Bleed 2
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 reviews2017
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Action 41.3%, Indie 29.5%, Pixel Graphics 29.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game that emphasizes boss fights and fluid movement, similar to the arcade feel of the seed game.
- #18 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
84% matchVery Positive94% of 362 reviews2017
Dev: Game Ever Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.
Why similar: Casual 81.1%, Difficult 7.7%, Action 5.9%, Indie 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tribute to classic arcade games that captures the same variety and colorful, action-packed spirit.
- #19 Flying Pengy
85% matchVery Positive93% of 95 reviews2016
Dev: Bogemic Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Very dynamic arcade game with many different types of blocks, enemies, and power-ups. Play as a cute penguin that jumps out of the plane and smashes his enemies with basketballs, fire balls, acid balls, explosive balls, and boomerangs.
Why similar: Casual 91.4%, Indie 4.8%, Action 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, arcade-style flying game that shares the simple, funny, and repetitive nature of the seed game.
- #20 Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche
80% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Interstellar mayhem! A bounty-hunting cat girl! Funktasmical genre-spanning action! This one has it all — no foolin'!
Why You'll Like It: A bizarre and colorful arcade-action game that shares the quirky, indie charm of the seed game.
- #21 Skatemasta Tcheco
83% matchVery Positive94% of 143 reviews2020
Dev: Marcelo Barbosa
Windows
Tcheco is back! Be prepared to survive even crazier stages! Smash, pulverize and destroy - but never lose your gorgeous smile.
Why similar: Casual 71.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Difficult 9.2%, Action 5.4%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that focuses on fast movement and arcade-style platforming challenges.
- #22 Gato Roboto
81% matchVery Positive94% of 5,065 reviews2019
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 42.9%, Action 19.8%, Indie 19.1%, Difficult 15.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, cat-themed action game with tight controls and a distinct pixel-art style.
- #23 Super Mustache
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 652 reviews2016
Dev: Redro GamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Super Mustache is a vintage styled platformer, filled to the brim with 8 bit pixel art juice! Join Captain Super Mustache in a journey to save the planet Uranus. If you enjoyed classic platformer games from the golden era of video games, then you’re going to love this.
Why similar: Casual 73.2%, Indie 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie platformer that captures the same simple, arcade-inspired fun as the seed game.
- #24 Hyperspace Dogfights
82% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Difficult 49.6%, Pixel Graphics 33.8%, Action 8.5%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, roguelite shooter that features the intense dodging and arcade combat found in the seed game.
- #25 VVVVVV
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,401 reviews2010
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 43.5%, Difficult 37.8%, Indie 11.6%, Action 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A notoriously difficult, pixel-art platformer that shares the 'one more try' appeal of the seed game.
- #26 Super Hexagon
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,964 reviews2012
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Why similar: Difficult 59.5%, Casual 25%, Indie 10.2%, Action 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-difficulty arcade game that tests reflexes in a way similar to the seed game's most intense moments.
- #27 Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines
75% matchVery Positive96% of 234 reviews2024
Dev: Medallion GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Swing, jump, and blast through dimensions in the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2D action-platformer Grapple Dog. Zip between action-packed worlds as Pablo and Luna team up to save the cosmos in their own unique ways.
Why similar: Difficult 39.2%, Pixel Graphics 33.8%, Action 14.4%, Indie 9.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #28 Maru Expedition: We can fly
73% matchVery Positive95% of 185 reviews2025
Dev: MoldGamesPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Catch falling allies and dominate the battlefield! Control your flying platform to catch characters and auto-attack enemies. Build your team, link skills, and shape your own strategy in this evolving arcade action game.
Why similar: Casual 85.9%, Action 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #29 Freedom Planet
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,855 reviews2014
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.2%, Difficult 23.2%, Action 20.8%, Indie 15.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixel-art action game that emphasizes speed and fluid movement through challenging levels.
- #30 Mighty Switch Force! Collection
79% matchVery Positive88% of 156 reviews2019
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Switch up the fun with four games in one! As cybernetic peacekeeper Officer Patricia Wagon, you'll use your platforming skills, puzzle-solving abilities, and level-altering Siren Helmet to catch criminals, extinguish infernos, and smash enemies. Four-player co-op and versus modes included!
Why similar: Action 58.4%, Indie 41.6%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of arcade-style puzzle-platformers that feature vibrant pixel art and challenging gameplay.
- #31 Nyan Cat: Lost In Space
78% matchVery Positive93% of 1,987 reviews2015
Dev: isTom Games Kft.
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Play with the most celebrated flying cat in human history. Drink milk, eat ice-cream, collect coins, buy gorgeous boosts, fly like a superhero (sorry... supercat), jump onto platforms made of cake, avoid angry dogs, and discover the infinite space.
Why similar: Casual 67.8%, Difficult 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Action 4.6%, Indie 3.2%
- #32 Megabonk
66% matchVery Positive95% of 99,563 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Casual 73%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action 6.9%, Indie 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #33 Super Blue Fighter
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: Herrero Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Save the universe in this casual arcade game.
Why similar: Casual 88.8%, Action 6.1%, Indie 5%
- #34 SUPER Dungeon Muncher
73% matchMixed68% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: n_nexy
Windows
Avoid becoming Muncher's next meal in this fast-paced adventure! Control your anger, this game is hard!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.8%, Difficult 25.4%, Action 20.8%, Indie 12.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #35 Action Ball 2
76% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Rionix
Windows
Take to the skies with the thrilling, brick-busting excitement of Action Ball 2, the electrifying sequel to the hit arcade game! Soar above the clouds in your paddle-equipped ship and fight back the relentless robots in level after level of eye-popping fun.
Why similar: Casual 88.3%, Action 6.1%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #36 Catch a Falling Star
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 659 reviews2016
Dev: Alister SoftwarePub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch a Falling Star is a casual and relaxing game where the aim is to catch falling stars and score points. A fun and relaxing game with beautiful graphics and soothing music - perfect for when you want to play something, but don't want to think too much.
Why similar: Casual 99.3%, Indie 0.7%
- #37 TOP DOG
69% matchVery Positive89% of 257 reviews2025
Dev: MorfeoDev
Windows
Dogfight your way through short, intense and randomized runs. Hard but easy to pickup, with daily leaderboards and minimum hardware requirements
Why similar: Difficult 76.8%, Action 18.8%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #38 Kivi, Toilet and Shotgun
77% matchMixed52% of 508 reviews2016
Dev: 16bit NightsPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Kivi, Toilet and Shotgun is a single player top down action game where your goal is to reach the end of the desert by avoiding all kinds of obstacles and fighting the desert raiders. Go up against foes in your vehicle and on foot. Take on powerful bosses, but make sure you're quipped for the fight!
Why similar: Casual 66.2%, Indie 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 4.7%
- #39 Neon Hardcorps
76% matchMixed47% of 311 reviews2016
Dev: Sergey DovganovskiyPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Neon Hardcorps is a fast paced top down action shooter, inspired by games such as Contra, Metal Slug, Super Turrican, Cybernator, Realm and Doom Troopers.
Why similar: Indie 64.8%, Action 35.2%
- #40 Pogo Rogue
66% matchVery Positive92% of 208 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Difficult 48.6%, Pixel Graphics 35.3%, Action 15.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #41 Go Slimey Go!
64% matchVery Positive99% of 127 reviews2025
Dev: TembacPub: Tembac and Chabbie
Windows
Help Slimey, our tiny slippery protagonist, visit his friends for some well deserved teatime after some thrilling platforming challenges!
Why similar: Casual 77.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Action 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #42 Star Fields
74% matchMixed57% of 194 reviews2016
Dev: AG mediaPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Star Fields is a casual, arcade style game with strategy and shooter elements. Simple, fast paced game-play, enjoy the original electronic/progressive/synth/retrowave soundtrack or import your own mp3s and listen to them while you play!
Why similar: Casual 98.4%, Indie 1.6%
- #43 PIXELMAN
72% matchVery Positive82% of 277 reviews2018
Dev: Kindermann Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
PIXELMAN is a retro styled, action-filled, high-score chaser arcade game, where you control the title character in his mission to rescue the citizens of Pixville from the evil Baron Von Pixel and his contraptions.
Why similar: Casual 79.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action 5.9%, Indie 4.5%
- #44 $1 Ride
74% matchMixed48% of 963 reviews2016
Dev: BeHappy StudiosPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
$1 Ride is a casual game with a fast paced, timing and reflex testing game-play style. Travel through space at warp speed! Collect power ups to increase your speed or risk your fuel to collect money, missiles and more.
Why similar: Casual 97.8%, Action 1.2%, Indie 0.9%
- #45 DogFighter
75% matchMixed61% of 433 reviews2010
Dev: Dark Water Studios LtdPub: Instinct Software Ltd.
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Take to the skies in this fast paced, arcade aerial combat game featuring arena style gameplay. Fly solo in single player or compete against other players in online multiplayer modes.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #46 Airscape - The Fall of Gravity
71% matchVery Positive82% of 2,660 reviews2015
Dev: Cross-ProductPub: Senpai Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Airscape is a fast-paced, ultra-challenging 60 level action platformer. You play a deep-sea octopus, kidnapped by a mechanical alien race. Jump, dodge, and swim through a skybound environment full of floating islands, water formations, and robotic terrors.
Why similar: Casual 74.4%, Difficult 17.3%, Action 4.5%, Indie 2.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #47 Midnight Carnival
73% matchMostly Negative39% of 425 reviews2016
Dev: Delusional GamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Midnight Carnival is a Visual Novel with a dark and disturbing story and theme.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #48 Froguelike
64% matchVery Positive97% of 186 reviews2024
Dev: Johanna JosefssonPub: Spelkollektivet
Windows · Mac
Your choices matter in Froguelike where you play as a frog on a mission to eat all the bugs. Level up, choose new tongues and upgrades, become unstoppable and run straight into the swarm! Unlock all frogs, tongues, items and chapters to become the most powerful frog in the pond.
Why similar: Casual 69%, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, Action 5.5%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #49 CometStriker DX
70% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Difficult 48.7%, Pixel Graphics 27.8%, Action 13%, Indie 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #50 Super Puzzled Cat
62% matchVery Positive98% of 192 reviews2025
Dev: Penguin Mug Games
Windows
Help Puzzled Cat use jetpacks, portals, bombs, gum, and more to conquer treacherous platforming stages. Play your own way using save states to explore a world full of challenges and secrets - but can you find the way through? Travel through time and space and reach enlightenment.
Why similar: Difficult 52.4%, Pixel Graphics 23.5%, Action 11.7%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #51 Planes, Bullets and Vodka
69% matchVery Positive86% of 2,589 reviews2016
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
Why similar: Casual 72.1%, Difficult 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action 5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #52 No Parachute
67% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2021
Dev: Wherry
Windows
No Parachute is a fast-paced arcade game with a pixel art style, in which you will dodge various obstacles in free fall. Try to find out what is on the other side of the tunnel, and save your arms and legs along the way!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 52.6%, Action 29%, Indie 13.7%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #53 OR
72% matchMostly Negative40% of 191 reviews2017
Dev: Camagames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Do not underestimate the apparent simplicity of OR because it will amaze you. In the game there will be pitfalls of every kind! The 3D graphics allows you to see the light from above. This opens up a world of possible combinations. With gameplay based around light, OR is a simplified Puzzle/Arcade game.
Why similar: Casual 97.4%, Indie 2.6%
- #54 Super Catboy
64% matchMostly Positive77% of 354 reviews2023
Dev: PixelpogoPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 56.3%, Action 20.5%, Indie 19.1%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #55 Stickman Jetpack
70% matchMixed63% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Starodymov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 13%
Stickman Jetpack! fly and survive to unlock all the levels achievements in this physic based game!
Why similar: Casual 87.4%, Action 6.8%, Indie 5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #56 Russian Subway Dogs
68% matchVery Positive97% of 270 reviews2018
Dev: Spooky Squid Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A fast-paced arcade game inspired by the real-life stray dogs of the Moscow metro. Compete in online leaderboards and progress through a challenging campaign while unlocking guest critters from your fave games! Juggle vodka, bark fire, cook bears, and more! Can you steal enough food to survive?
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 58.4%, Action 24.6%, Indie 12.2%, Singleplayer 4.9%
- #57 Jet Buster
69% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.
Why similar: Action 56.7%, Indie 43.3%
- #58 Avalanche 2: Super Avalanche
70% matchVery Positive85% of 248 reviews2015
Dev: Beast GamesPub: Midnight City
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The award winning arcade platformer! Race to climb falling blocks as you dodge lava, dragons, and space chickens? Fast-paced retro goodness!
Why similar: Action 54.8%, Indie 45.2%
- #59 Stellar 2D
71% matchMixed41% of 975 reviews2015
Dev: quad gamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Casual 81.4%, Indie 13%, Action 5.6%