Games Like The Next Penelope

BallisticNG is a high speed, all thrills anti-gravity combat racer and open modding environment developed as a tribute to old school classics such as Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto.

Why similar: Racing 86%, Indie 8.9%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, futuristic combat racing game that captures the intense velocity and precision required in The Next Penelope.

Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.

Why similar: Racing 80%, Local Multiplayer 5.8%, 4 Player Local 5.7%, Action 4.7%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-speed, futuristic racing with a focus on survival and technical skill, matching the challenging nature of the seed.

Velocity®Ultra is an award-winning top down shooter that puts you in control of the galaxy’s only Quarp Jet, an advanced spacecraft with the ability to teleport at will. Tasked with rescuing survivors from a collapsed black hole, you’ll need to use both firepower and quick-wits to catapult the Quarp Jet through 50 levels of sci-fi action.

Why similar: Action 39.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Indie 25.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced action and shoot-em-up mechanics with a futuristic aesthetic that mirrors the intensity of the seed game.

Antigraviator is a sleek new take on the anti-gravity racing genre. Use traps, power-ups and boosts to overtake your opponents and dominate the track in single player or multiplayer mode. With no speed limit holding you back, Antigraviator delivers the fastest racing experience of the future.

Why similar: Racing 83.4%, Action 10%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A futuristic racing game that emphasizes speed and combat, feeling very much in line with the racing-action hybrid style.

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: 4 Player Local 36.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Local Multiplayer 15%, Action 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An intense top-down shooter that demands constant movement and energy management, similar to the combat-racing feel of the seed.

Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Female Protagonist 28%, Action 24.5%, Indie 10%

Why You'll Like It: A shoot-em-up that utilizes a unique color-based energy mechanic, echoing the risk-reward systems found in The Next Penelope.

Redout is a tribute to the old racing monsters such as F-Zero, WipeOut, Rollcage, and POD. It is designed to be an uncompromising, fast, tough and satisfying driving experience, soaked in that vertigo that stands at the core of the arcade racing genre.

Why similar: Racing 91.4%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar futuristic, high-speed racing experience with a focus on tight controls and aggressive maneuvers.

Aero GPX is an anti-gravity racer focused on high velocity, flight, machine-to-machine combat, and responsive controls that are easy to pick up but difficult to master. Fight for the best position possible with high speeds, risky maneuvers, and visceral attacks!

Why similar: Racing 78.3%, 4 Player Local 11.6%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern combat-racing game that captures the futuristic, high-stakes racing vibe perfectly.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.1%, Action 21.6%, Indie 18.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging shoot-em-up that rewards precision and mastery, appealing to fans of the seed's difficulty.

Harness gravity-defying speed in classic combat racing taken to the EXTREME. Master wall-riding, ceiling-surfing tracks, and unleash devastating weapons across 29 blistering circuits. Race solo, split-screen, or online with up to 10 players. GRIP delivers white-knuckle racing like nothing else.

Why similar: Racing 81.4%, Action 6.9%, Local Multiplayer 5.6%, Indie 3.9%, 4 Player Local 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed combat racing where environmental hazards and weapon usage are key to survival.

Race to the finish in Giana Sisters: Dream Runners, a fast-paced, head-to-head platformer for up to four players.

Why similar: Racing 54.2%, 4 Player Local 16.6%, Action 9.5%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive racing-action hybrid that features fast-paced movement and character-specific abilities.

Dub Dash is a fast-paced rhythm based action game including music from Bossfight and the DJs of Geometry Dash. Spin your crazy wheel in harmony with the song and keep dodging left and right avoiding obstacles at high speed. Do you rock the funky roads of Dub Dash?

Why similar: Racing 80.6%, Action 11.8%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based racing game that requires precise timing and fast reactions, similar to the pacing of the seed.

Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Action 38.5%, Indie 19.8%

Why You'll Like It: An intense top-down action game that captures the frantic, high-difficulty arcade energy of the seed.

Winning is Cheating in this futuristic racer set on rollercoaster-like tracks. Create shortcuts to cheat your way to the front. Beat a series of varied solo missions of increasing difficulty and then take your skills online in the cross-platform multiplayer, or battle your roomies in split-screen.

Why similar: Racing 63.4%, 4 Player Local 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%, Action 7.9%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A futuristic, high-speed racing game that prioritizes arcade-style thrills and challenging tracks.

The fastest racing game in the universe. Redout 2 is a tribute to classic arcade racing games and the sequel to the critically acclaimed Redout. Reach impossible speeds in exhilarating futuristic races across an extensive single-player campaign and competitive multiplayer.

Why similar: Racing 100%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, high-speed futuristic racing experience with a heavy focus on vehicle control and track mastery.

Get closer than ever before to the world of adrenaline pumping sky-racing where flyboys can test and master their flying and combat skills against the deadliest opponents! Admire amazingly detailed terrains. Unlock state-of-the-art planes and personalize them with unique racing skins.

Why similar: Racing 91.5%, Indie 6.3%, Action 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style combat racing game that emphasizes aerial maneuvers and weaponized speed.

Physics based Arcade Racer with neons, synthwave and Splitscreen. Become the fastest hero of the Neon-alternative Soviet Union on PVP Leaderboard. Collect unique classic East Bloc cars. Use the color-sensitive boosts strips and drive the Perfect Racing Line.

Why similar: Racing 87.3%, Local Multiplayer 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A neon-infused racing game that captures the vibrant visual style and arcade feel of the seed.

You are a solar-powered craft. The sun is your death timer. Hurtle towards the sunset at breakneck speed in a futile race against time. Delay the inevitable by catching speed boosts which reverse the setting sun - if only for a moment. Don't crash, stay in the light, and don't slow down!

Why similar: Racing 91.2%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, futuristic avoidance game that focuses on maintaining momentum and managing risks.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Action 33.5%, Indie 27.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed shoot-em-up that requires quick reflexes and constant movement in a confined space.

A blistering high speed retro racing game with low poly 3d pixelart.

Why similar: Racing 86.2%, Action 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style racing game with a retro-futuristic aesthetic that feels like a spiritual cousin to the seed.

You're one of the elite racers chosen to compete at exotic locations around the world and beyond. Strap yourself into a fusion-powered racing machine for an explosive and exhilarating futuristic racing experience.

Why similar: Racing 87.9%, Action 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A futuristic combat racing game that emphasizes weaponized vehicles and high-speed track navigation.

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 78.2%, Action 14.4%, Indie 3.8%, Local Multiplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary shoot-em-up that uses a polarity-switching mechanic, mirroring the deep mechanical complexity of the seed.

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Why similar: Indie 70.7%, Action 29.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-difficulty game that tests reaction times and rhythm, appealing to the seed's challenging nature.

Switch Galaxy Ultra is an insanely addictive, fast-paced arcade challenge. Weave your way past obstacles and enemies as you travel across the galaxy collecting Tantalum for Dakur Technology. It’s loaded with content and features that will have you blazing across the galaxy at breakneck speeds.

Why similar: Racing 82.3%, Action 10.3%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed racing game that focuses on avoiding obstacles and collecting resources while moving at breakneck speeds.

Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.5%, Action 36.6%, Indie 24.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game with a retro aesthetic that captures the challenging, arcade-style gameplay of the seed.

Load your guns, start your engines...THE CLASSIC IS BACK! Brought to you from Remedy, renowned developers of Max Payne and Alan Wake, Remedy's Death Rally classic top down racer is back, stronger and more vicious than ever.

Why similar: Racing 90.4%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down combat racing game that emphasizes weapon usage and aggressive driving.

Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe, by yourself and with friends!

Why similar: Racing 68.9%, Female Protagonist 18%, Action 13.1%

Super Laser Racer is an exciting combat racing game set in outer geometric space. Blast your way to the top of the leaderboards using lasers, missiles, bombs and more! 24 exhilarating tracks, 12 racers, 8 challenging tournaments, online multi-player and a track editor.

Why similar: Racing 84.3%, Action 8.5%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down racing game that incorporates combat elements, directly aligning with the core mechanics of the seed.

An arcade racer that tears up the rule book with innovative twin-stick controls, completely re-imagined driving mechanics and a huge roster of fiercely individual cars and tracks.

Why similar: Racing 98.8%, Indie 1.2%

Rush through the cyberpunk landscapes of Neo Barcelona in Aeon Drive, an action-platformer with a speedrunning twist! Whether solo or in up to 4 player co-op, sprint and dash through many areas of the neon-infused city - and use your time and space-bending abilities to get ahead.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44%, Action 31.3%, Indie 24.7%

Go towards the sky. Wingless though you may be, flightless this makes you not. Link: The Unleashed Nexus is a high-difficulty fast-paced action game which will challenge the player to stay in the air.

Why similar: Racing 79.9%, Action 11.7%, Indie 8.4%

JETRUNNER is a parkour FPS, with cel shaded, comic like visuals, and a gameplay loop that can be best described as Trackmania meets Titanfall. Rich, expressive movement, and tight gunplay is what JETRUNNER is all about.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 57.4%, Action 42.6%

Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Female Protagonist 24.8%, Action 17.3%, Local Multiplayer 13.3%, Indie 9.8%

NEON SPEED is a casual racing game.You need to ride on a high speed between another cars on the road and earn points to improve your car later.You can choose the best car that will absolutely fits you!

Why similar: Racing 75.6%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Action 8.9%, Indie 1.4%

Fast-paced racing game based on Rocket League mechanics, race against players from all over the world, defeat them to rank up in the leaderboards and get special items to show off your skills

Why similar: Racing 73.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Action 10.4%, Indie 4.3%

Turbo Sloths is an adrenaline-fueled shooter-racing game set on another planet, where you drive not a sports car, but a massive turbocharged truck turned into a war machine. Join the insane Wasteland League — here, it's not the fastest who wins, but the strongest.

Why similar: Racing 75.1%, Local Multiplayer 16.3%, Action 8.6%

Ampersand is a furiously fast paced racing game, with futuristic vehicles and environments. Select from multiple crafts, with varying stats and abilities, collect power-ups and drive with skill and precision to come out on top!

Why similar: Racing 95.8%, Indie 4.2%

Dynamic and hardcore runner. Dare to overcome a unpredictable track with a lot of unique challenges. Can you reach the finish line? Can you survive?

Why similar: Racing 79.6%, Action 13.4%, Indie 7%

Riskers is a minimalist arcade action game focused on fast reactions, precision movement, and high-score chasing in short, intense play sessions.

Why similar: Racing 90.4%, Action 9.6%

Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Action 26.7%, Female Protagonist 22%, Indie 19.3%

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.4%, Female Protagonist 30.3%, Action 18.3%

Fast-paced racing game in a retro 80's neon style.

Why similar: Racing 100%

A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.7%, Action 39.3%

It’s the year 2030, the era of flying vehicles. A one-off championship for wheel based vehicles has been organised, with cutting-edge electric cars boosted by Xenon gas. Drift through cities like Tokyo and Dubai as fast as you can and claim eternal glory!

Why similar: Racing 82.5%, Action 10.3%, Indie 7.2%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Action 28.1%, Indie 18.4%, Female Protagonist 12.9%

PACER is high-octane anti-gravity racing at its most destructive. Customise your craft and weapons then engage in the campaign, a single-player race or compete against your rivals in explosive online multiplayer for the ultimate combat racing experience.

Why similar: Racing 87.8%, Action 12.2%

Free-to-play intense rhythm, racing, and adventure! Play the story campaign, or hang out in the arcade. Play your way with a huge array of gameplay options. What's your rhythm style? Supports keyboard, gamepad, or arcade-style controllers.

Why similar: Racing 73.9%, Action 10.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%, Indie 6.6%

Race at the speed of sound and beyond in the great XF Extreme Formula championship! Taking place in the year 3000, you will tour trough the solar system proving you’re worthy of the title of champion.

Why similar: Racing 76.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Action 9.2%

【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Action 24.1%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Indie 17.1%

Crazy Taxi meets The Fifth Element! Deliver passengers, dodge mile-high skyscrapers & pedestrians. Beat the clock. FREE Race Mode DLC Coming August 18th 2023!

Why similar: Racing 76.1%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Action 7.7%, Indie 3%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, 4 Player Local 31.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.1%, Indie 9.5%, Action 8.6%

Fast-paced local multi-player game packed with action. Destroy your friends with all sorts of different weapons and power-ups across multiple game modes!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 45.9%, Local Multiplayer 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Action 9.1%, Indie 6.1%

Super Pilot is a F-Zero inspired arcade futuristic racer that lets you create, edit and share your tracks in the blink of an eye.

Why similar: Racing 60.7%, 4 Player Local 19.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%, Indie 5.7%, Action 4.7%

High-Speed Teleportation Racing!

Why similar: Racing 67.3%, 4 Player Local 27.7%, Local Multiplayer 5%

You are ready to challenge pilots from all around the world. Shoot your way through intense levels with swiftly increasing difficulty in a game world completely built with handcrafted models. Invest your score in upgrades or save it to gain interest with the risk of losing it all.

Why similar: Action 39.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Indie 28.1%

Experience the thrills of a fast-paced single and multiplayer Parkour game. Join the Rebellion and deride the security forces of an anti-leisure tyranny. Rise up to the many challenges of a futuristic Open World. Assemble your team, enhance your gear and perform incredible tricks and combos.

Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%

Explore alternate dimensions, fight interdimensional criminals, and solve crimes in this thrilling action platformer!

Why similar: Action 47.7%, Indie 32.9%, Female Protagonist 19.4%

Pilot a super fast ship through brutal environments, and try to top the leaderboards! Featuring numerous challenges, ships, enemies and traps, Lost Wing is a shot of pure unadulterated adrenaline.

Why similar: Racing 73.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Action 10.3%, Indie 5.2%

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Action 24.8%, Indie 18.4%, Local Multiplayer 15.9%