Games Like The Chaos Engine

Tower 57 is a fast-paced neo-retro shooter where cooperation is as important as your ammo capacity. As a member of an extraordinary task force fight your way through a dieselpunk megatower and uncover its hidden secrets.

Why similar: Action 68.7%, Steampunk 29.6% ★, 2D 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the pixel-art, top-down, steampunk-infused chaos and co-op intensity of The Chaos Engine.

Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.

Why similar: Retro 28.5%, Action 26.4%, Co-op 19.5%, Top-Down 11.8%, Shooter 10%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic 16-bit arcade shooter that mirrors the fast-paced, top-down combat of the seed game.

Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!

Why similar: Steampunk 36.9% ★, Action 27.5%, Classic 18.1% ★, Retro 15.4%, 2D 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled shoot-em-up that leans heavily into the steampunk aesthetic and classic 2D gameplay.

Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!

Why similar: Action 53.9%, Top-Down 26.3%, Shooter 19.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced, top-down arcade action with a unique Victorian-era scientific theme.

HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.

Why similar: Co-op 56.5%, Action 24.6%, Top-Down 11.2%, Shooter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the definitive top-down, squad-based co-op shooter experience with high-stakes tactical combat.

When the Empire begins its reign of destruction in a thirst for natural resources, it’s up to Max Brawley, a retired Gatling Gear pilot, to stop them.

Why similar: Action 40.3%, Steampunk 34.6% ★, Co-op 25.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct steampunk aesthetic and top-down, twin-stick shooting mechanics that feel like a spiritual successor to the genre.

Experience the explosive science fiction arcade-shooter that resurrects a much revered franchise in an epic single player and co-op multiplayer campaign.

Why similar: Action 42.4%, Co-op 27.1%, Top-Down 16.6%, Shooter 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style top-down shooter that emphasizes claustrophobic environments and intense, wave-based combat.

An artifact from the past returns in Bartlow's Dread Machine, a game from the dawn of the Electric Age. Dread Machine is a dual stick arcade shooter with single player and couch co-op modes, six scintillating game worlds and a cast of improbable monsters and characters.

Why similar: Steampunk 33.3% ★, Action 26.5%, Co-op 17.8%, Retro 15.9%, Shooter 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, turn-of-the-century aesthetic and arcade-style shooting that aligns well with the steampunk vibe.

Become a mercenary of the future and pilot the super-tech Raptor. Embark on interplanetary missions to knock off top competitors of MegaCorp, battle against hordes of relentless enemies and spend the bounty to expand your devastating arsenal, which can be upgraded with 14 hardcore weapons!

Why similar: Action 62.6%, Classic 37.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 90s retro shooter that shares the same arcade DNA and challenging difficulty as The Chaos Engine.

Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!

Why similar: Classic 30.4% ★, Action 26.7%, Steampunk 19.7% ★, Retro 13.7%, Shooter 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A polished remake of a classic arcade shooter that captures the same 'run-and-gun' spirit and co-op fun.

Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

Why similar: Steampunk 44.9% ★, Action 18.1%, Co-op 17.1%, Retro 14.7%, Shooter 3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that excels in local co-op play and retro-inspired pixel art design.

Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

Why similar: Co-op 34.3%, Action 29%, Top-Down 20.4%, Shooter 16.3%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style, top-down shooter that focuses on frantic, high-skill movement and intense combat encounters.

SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

Why similar: Action 44.6%, Co-op 33.9%, Shooter 11%, Top-Down 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical top-down shooter that rewards precise movement and weapon management, similar to the mercenary-based gameplay of the seed.

Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

Why similar: Co-op 39.3%, Action 34.1%, Retro 13.3%, Shooter 8.8%, 2D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on character-based run-and-gun gameplay with deep customization options reminiscent of mercenary selection.

The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?

Why similar: Co-op 48.9%, Action 35.3%, Shooter 15.8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a high-fidelity, top-down shooter experience with a deep, immersive world and satisfying combat mechanics.

Meltdown is a tactical arcade shooter featuring both singleplayer and intense online multiplayer. Become the most skilled soldier, choose your weapons, get the best upgrades, buckle up and start your mission. Be careful, each enemy has it’s own combat style, special AI and gear. Adapt to them to survive!

Why similar: Action 87%, Shooter 13%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that emphasizes fast movement and tactical positioning in top-down combat.

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: Action 30.4%, Classic 24.3% ★, Co-op 18.1%, Top-Down 14.3%, Shooter 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, top-down arena shooter that focuses on overwhelming odds and satisfying weapon progression.

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers, Sam travels through four beautiful worlds, confronting countless foes on his way to Mental's base.

Why similar: Classic 36.1% ★, Action 31.8%, Co-op 23.6%, Shooter 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic shooter that brings the frantic, high-intensity combat of the 90s into a modern, co-op-friendly package.

Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.

Why similar: Co-op 56.6%, Top-Down 24.6%, Shooter 18.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, top-down co-op shooter that emphasizes team coordination and character-specific roles.

Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!

Why similar: Retro 41.6%, Action 38.1%, Shooter 15.5%, 2D 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled run-and-gun game that captures the chaotic, pixelated charm of 90s arcade classics.

Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...

Why similar: Co-op 53%, Action 47%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that focuses on high-intensity, arcade-style combat and retro-inspired visuals.

A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?

Why similar: Action 51.4%, Top-Down 27.8%, Shooter 20.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter with destructible environments and a focus on arcade-style progression.

The ultimate couch fragger gibfest! Armed with a powerful shotgun, bullet deflecting shield and power-up tarot cards, 2 to 4 local players will battle it out to collect each others souls in 9 different competitive game modes across 4 realms & 40 arenas. This is frantic local multiplayer action at its bloodiest!

Why similar: Action 44.4%, Retro 34.8%, Shooter 15.5%, 2D 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A local co-op arcade shooter that focuses on fast-paced, arena-style combat and retro aesthetics.

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: Co-op 38.9%, Action 32.1%, Retro 16.8%, Shooter 8.1%, 2D 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An over-the-top, co-op run-and-gun game that captures the chaotic energy of 90s action cinema.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Action 72.5%, Top-Down 15.3%, Shooter 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, top-down shooter that focuses on fast-paced combat and character-driven action.

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: Retro 31.3%, Co-op 29.4%, Action 24.3%, Shooter 11.4%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, side-scrolling shooter that emphasizes co-op coordination and fast-paced room clearing.

Step into a pandemonium world in Tiny Chaos, a bullet heaven survival game that will test your wits, reflexes, and endurance. Face relentless hordes of enemies, explore vibrant stages, and unlock the full potential of your characters in this chaotic journey to survive against all odds.

Why similar: Action 90.2%, 2D 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that leans into the top-down shooter genre with a chaotic, fast-paced gameplay loop.

Use steampunk weaponry to vanquish the legions of evil and survive until the clock strikes midnight! In this fast-paced horde survival game, each powerful upgrade can help turn the tide. Go it alone, or join another player in your pursuit to outlast the inevitable march of time itself!

Why similar: Steampunk 34.8% ★, Co-op 22.7%, Action 14.4%, Retro 12.5%, Top-Down 7.1%

In a world ravaged by war and dominated by magic, you must rise up to face the Chaos hordes. Playing solo or with up to four players in local or online co-op, choose a hero from four character classes and prepare for epic battles wielding some of the most powerful artefacts of the Old World.

Why similar: Co-op 45.2%, Action 34.2%, Top-Down 20.6%

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: Retro 39.7%, Classic 29.7% ★, Action 18%, Shooter 12.7%

The vast continent-spanning city of Collosatropolis has finally reached the limits of its expansion. Tall buildings cover every available space. The air is thick with smoke and poisonous chemicals. Parking is a nightmare

Why similar: Action 95.5%, Retro 4.5%

Prepare for terror in this ground-breaking classic old-school FPS. Following the destruction of Time you are left to battle in this horrific hellhole of multilevel interconnected missions populated by gruesome grotesque creatures.

Why similar: Retro 50.1%, Action 32.4%, Shooter 17.5%

As Commander of a Naval Super-Destroyer, wage war in a military campaign of epic proportions in, under and above the surface!

Why similar: Steampunk 33.6% ★, Co-op 27%, Action 17.3%, Top-Down 13.7%, Shooter 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action game that shares the co-op focus and retro-arcade feel of classic 90s titles.

Fortified is an explosive strategy shooter where players will defend the Earth against a menacing Martian invasion in the 1950s. Play as one-of-four pulp inspired heroes as they fight swarms of terrifying robots with an arsenal of Cold War era weapons and experimental technology.

Why similar: Action 93.2%, Co-op 6.2%, Shooter 0.6%

Join legendary RPG heroes in 'Legacy of Evil,' a classic arcade Shoot 'em Up. Battle the sinister Dravlo Stradinic and his dark forces. Upgrade your heroes and face terrifying bosses. Can you defeat the vampire and save Stygia?

Why similar: Co-op 28.1%, Retro 24.9%, Action 21.2%, Top-Down 12.5%, Shooter 10.2%

Vengeance Hunters is an adrenaline fueled Neo-Geo hardware developed beat’em’up that lets you and a friend in local co-op fight mutants, zombies, punks, gangsters, lab techs with bombs (you read that correctly), suited mystery men, cyborgs and more across multiple stages, sublevels and secret areas.

Why similar: Retro 51%, Action 43.5%, 2D 5.5%

Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!

Why similar: Co-op 51.3%, Action 29.2%, Top-Down 19.5%

Fight your way through 50 levels full of thrilling action with hordes of challenging enemies and tough bosses! Obludia is an old-school arcade arena action inspired by classics such as Robotron or Smash-TV with RPG elements.

Why similar: Action 54.3%, Top-Down 20.8%, Shooter 20.3%, 2D 4.6%

Lord Draak's henchmen are spreading chaos in Uma. Are you going to let them get away with it?

Why similar: Action 44.6%, Retro 28%, Classic 27.3% ★

The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.

Why similar: Co-op 54.6%, Action 39.2%, 2D 6.2%

NoReload Heroes is a chaotic co-op party shooter for up to four people. Work as a team to beat the accidental evil you created, and be sure to pick up the best magitech guns on the way, or it's back to the bottom floor with you!

Why similar: Action 57.7%, Co-op 42.3%

A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

Why similar: Co-op 43.2%, Action 27%, Retro 20.2%, Top-Down 7.4%, 2D 2.1%

Revenge will consume you, but redemption will push you to your breaking point.Play as Dusty, a multi- weapon wielding warrior ready to face loads of outlawed criminals, dangerous creatures and the ruthless evil villain that rules them all.

Why similar: Action 59.3%, Co-op 36.8%, 2D 3.9%

Choose between seven hero classes, each with unique capabilities. Brave hordes of deadly creatures alone, or band together with your noblest of champions in co-op mode available both online and locally. Take on the challenges in three different campaigns, or build your own custom scenario.

Why similar: Action 63.3%, Co-op 36.7%

Unending Dusk is a retro inspired beat ‘em up ARPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Play solo or with up to 4 players online and brawl your way through hordes of enemies. You play as an elite mercenary fighting against a dark force which has locked the Earth in a state of unending dusk.

Why similar: Retro 41.4%, Co-op 35.1%, Action 20.2%, 2D 3.3%

Super Cyborg is an old school non-stop hardcore run'n'gun action game! You are an elite battle cyborg who is sent in to investigate a series of anomalies on a mysterious island. The merciless alien known as the 'Xirxul life form' has been awakened by unwitting scientists and now: all humanity is in danger!

Why similar: Action 38.5%, Retro 34.4%, Co-op 14.4%, Shooter 9.3%, 2D 3.4%

The forces of the Forseti and the evil Muspell are in a fight to the death. You are Hawk Winter, plucked from obscurity to pilot Battle Engine Aquila. Airborne or on land, your tactics and Aquila's firepower must combine to blaze a trail to lift the Forseti from oblivion.

Why similar: Co-op 58.8%, Shooter 21.8%, Action 19.4%

Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.

Why similar: Action 38.9%, Retro 38.5%, Shooter 17.3%, 2D 5.3%

Explore the dark underbelly of a massive wine cellar contested with cult bandits, traps, and paranormal bosses. Select from an array of different characters with unique abilities, and opportunities for customization.

Why similar: Action 100%

In Machina Blade what matters the most is your skill. Choose a character and fight your way through hordes of Machinas in this short game with up to four players on local co-op.

Why similar: Action 49.4%, Co-op 35%, Retro 8.3%, 2D 7.3%

Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.

Why similar: Retro 40.7%, Action 37.4%, Co-op 21.9%

Vzerthos is a 2D isometric old-school techno-fantasy styled Top-Down Shooter. Player's arsenal includes skills of the Thunder God's heir and three types of guns - use them to slice and dice, burn and blow up your enemies!

Why similar: Retro 40.3%, Action 28.1%, Top-Down 17.9%, Shooter 8.8%, 2D 4.9%

Livelock is a co-operative top-down shooter where you play solo or with up to two allies to break the cycle of infinite war between machines. As one of the remaining Capital Intellects, your role is to unlock Eden and revive humanity.

Why similar: Co-op 40.7%, Action 39.8%, Top-Down 13%, Shooter 6.6%

A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

Why similar: Co-op 40.4%, Action 32%, Retro 23.9%, 2D 3.7%

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Retro 50%, Action 27%, Shooter 18.6%, 2D 4.4%

Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

Why similar: Action 62.2%, Retro 20.8%, Shooter 17%

Chaos Faction and Chaos Faction 2, both in their original format, return in the Chaos Faction Legacy Collection. Experience the frantic action that helped define the earliest generation of brawlers. Master arenas, outmaneuver foes, unlock new characters, and relive the legacy of Chaos Faction.

Why similar: Retro 49.3%, Action 41.6%, Shooter 9.2%

Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

Why similar: Co-op 42.1%, Action 34.2%, Shooter 18.5%, 2D 5.1%

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: Action 35.7%, Co-op 22.1%, Retro 21.6%, Classic 18.4% ★, 2D 2.3%