- #1 Neon Aileron
97% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: Saturday Development, LLCPub: SaturdayDevelopment, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Neon Aileron is a shoot 'em up for people who are bad at shoot 'em ups. Enjoy the forgiving gameplay and 16-bit era graphics while shooting lots of enemies that spawn to the soundtrack!
Why similar: Action 42.2%, Indie 32.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.2%, Local Co-Op 5.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%
- #2 Valiant Gears
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gaze Interactive
Windows
Valiant Gears is a 3D old school shoot 'em up game. Hop on your Valiant Gear, a ferocious battle machine and defend the planet by fighting the alien robots!
Why similar: Action 50.6%, Indie 38.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.6%, Arcade 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #3 Fatal Wings
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Brain Lab Studio
Windows
Fatal wings is a classic top down space shoot ‘em. Playing as the last resistance fighters from the similian colony in planet Lithios against a brutal attack led by vernor’s forces
Why similar: Action 45.9%, Indie 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%, Bullet Hell 6.4%, Arcade 3.8%
- #4 KnightRoyale
96% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: abdulkadirPub: teodlegames
Windows
KnightRoyal is a Indie retro pvp Pixel-Game to play from time to time, if you are looking for a Indie retro pvp Pixel-Game to play from time to time, you are here right KnightRoyal is the perfect game for you then.
Why similar: Action 50.1%, Indie 38.1%, Local Co-Op 6.1%, Retro 3.3%, Pixel Graphics 2.4%
- #5 Infferno
94% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Dirty Pixel ArtPub: Indie Games Publisher
Windows · Linux
Infferno is a post apocalyptic isometric top down shooter for 1-2 Coop Players Online or Local Offline
Why similar: Action 44.7%, Indie 34%, Local Co-Op 7.3%, Co-op 5.2%, Difficult 5.2%
- #6 The Real Laser Ball
94% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Holmsario Games
Windows
A physics based, arcade, high score chaser with a progression system and a fetish for the 80’s. In The Real Laser Ball you’re a ball… with a laser.
Why similar: Action 49.9%, Indie 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.7%, Arcade 4.5%
- #7 FatCat with Hat - Reload the Powergun
93% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Mathias Neubert
Windows
FatCat's life is relaxed. But one day his great love Mrs.Cat is kidnapped by the nasty FatDog. FatCat immediately sets out to save his beloved, but the cunning FatDog is prepared. He sends his henchmen to take out the unloved adversary.
Why similar: Action 52.9%, Indie 39.7%, Difficult 4.2%, Pixel Graphics 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #8 Ninjapple
91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Gamebringer
Windows
Ninjapple is a crazy 2D platformer in which you need to collect the five elemental medalions to bring peace back to the world ! Take part in this adventure throughout many levels !
Why similar: Action 51.4%, Indie 39.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #9 Zenodeath
90% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Zenodeath is the final entry in the Zeno series, the final evolution, featuring a modern OST by HeavyViper and two gameplay types.
Why similar: Action 44.8%, Indie 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Bullet Hell 8.7%
- #10 Er-Spectro
92% matchMixed42% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.
Why similar: Action 38.7%, Indie 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Bullet Hell 8.5%, Arcade 5%
- #11 Gamma Bros
89% matchVery Positive91% of 164 reviews2018
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The original 8-bit twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love, available to play for free.
Why similar: Action 48.4%, Indie 35.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
- #12 BLEAK: Welcome to Glimmer
91% matchVery Positive89% of 75 reviews2016
Dev: Novelline, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A super high difficulty, fantastical 2D action platformer complete with an expansive original soundtrack. 20+ Levels. Multiple playable characters. Rich lore. BLEAK: Welcome to Glimmer is Act One in a timeless tale of loss and redemption.
Why similar: Action 50.6%, Indie 38%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Difficult 4.7%
- #13 Lucid Aether
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FAL Works
Windows · Mac
Lucid Aether is a new kind of bullet hell shoot 'em up game.
Why similar: Action 41.5%, Indie 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, 2D 2.4%
- #14 Handsome Mr. Frog
89% matchVery Positive91% of 242 reviews2016
Dev: Cowboy Color
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Jump, lick, and spit your way through four worlds in a new-school arcade adventure starring the nominal Handsome Mr. Frog, a good looking fellow whose hat was jacked by a bunch of unattractive normies.
Why similar: Action 54.5%, Indie 36.7%, Arcade 4.4%, Retro 4.3%
- #15 The Square Game
87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Aiden J Rodgers
Windows
The Square Game is an insanely hard 2D action platformer with 24 short action packed levels.
Why similar: Action 49.5%, Indie 37.7%, Difficult 5.3%, Retro 3.5%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%
- #16 tri.Attack();
85% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Demmy Mangusso
Windows
In this 2D arcade game, your body is the weapon. Shoot the tri out of yourself and recall it back to you to take out a constant onslaught of rogue polygons. Unlock all the tri modifiers and get as high of a score as possible!
Why similar: Action 46%, Indie 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Arcade 6.4%
- #17 Arkshot
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 142 reviews2016
Dev: Code AvaricePub: Digerati
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arkshot combines the fluidity and skill of an arena shooter with the lighthearted fun of a party game. It's Quake meets Duck Game.
Why similar: Action 54.9%, Indie 40.9%, Multiplayer 4.3%
- #18 Buzz Kill Zero (OLD VERSION)
84% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Kaleb ParhamPub: KaPa ENT
Windows
Buzz Kill™ Zero takes gameplay influenced from retro 80's arcades & blends it with elements of modern bullet-hells. Use your ship's weapons & abilities to conquer the 5 Missions... & everyone else's scores on the leaderboards!
Why similar: Action 35%, Indie 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Bullet Hell 8.7%, Difficult 7.1%
- #19 DUMB Infernal
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 43 reviews2020
Dev: Beem Media
Windows
Enter the infernal hellscape as a lone warrior fending off an army of monsters in arcade style combat.
Why similar: Action 53.5%, Indie 40.7%, Arcade 3.3%, Pixel Graphics 2.5%
- #20 Cosmotic Blast
86% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: ThetaREZ
Windows
Cosmotic Blast is an asteroid game in an immersive experience. Stand amongst a swirling cluster of asteroids in space as you pilot a ship. Blast and destroy wave after wave of asteroids and collect the Cosmotic energy to enhance your ship, making it faster, stronger and more resilient.
Why similar: Action 50.1%, Indie 38.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.7%, Arcade 4.2%
- #21 Damaged In Transit
82% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Wyatt YeongPub: Everook
Windows · Mac
Split your attention in Damaged In Transit! This mind-bending action-puzzler will leave you cross-eyed as you juggle two mindless delivery drones and help them ship their precious cargo. Weather the many dangers and obstacles you face across 125 levels, and embrace the miracle of automated delivery!
Why similar: Action 53%, Indie 39.6%, Co-op 5.6%, 2D 1.8%
- #22 Shield of Shalwend
81% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Enigma Games
Windows
Join Shalwend, Brightblayde, and Danjirus as they attempt to defend a castle in Elf territory for 25 days. This story of bravery, adventure, and humor is based on true events that culminated in Shalwend being proclaimed as a Wargod.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #23 Super Shoot Owl
82% matchMixed63% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: Shazard G Bansraj
Windows
Owly has been kidnapped by the treacherous Tala. Fight your way through hordes of evil llamas in a quest of liberation and vengeance.
Why similar: Action 50.4%, Indie 38.3%, Bullet Hell 11.4%
- #24 Seconds to Square
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 66 reviews2017
Dev: Fast Fall Studios
Windows · Mac
Seconds to Square is a momentum-based action-platformer where players draw boxes to manipulate time.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #25 Ethanol in dungeon
77% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: オートリ電子
Windows
千鳥足になりながら、フロアにいる敵を全滅させよう。タイミングが全て!
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #26 Nebula
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: Szekretar
Windows
Nebula is an action platformer with a high emphasis on using everything at your disposal to succeed, such as the gravity gun. The game takes place on an abandoned space station where you need to survive the deadly traps, defeat your enemies and solve physics based puzzles.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #27 One minute of death
78% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Krzysztof Konopka
Windows
O.M.O.D. is pretty difficult platform game.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #28 Weird creatures
80% 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 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #29 Double Stretch
78% matchMostly Negative24% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: ARGamesPub: Metal Fox
Windows
Double Stretch - an unusual top down flight shooter.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #30 Defection
77% match3 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Sergey Saratov
Windows
Defection is a third-person multiplayer shooter with hand-drawn styling.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #31 Heavy Recoil
76% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Andy SharpePub: Epsotic LLC
Windows
Shoot through 3 levels of enemies with 4 different projectile weapons. Move quickly and use cover as enemies will react to your position and actions. Kill enemies to get health before they take you out!
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #32 Cotropitorii
75% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: Alexandru DutaPub: 2 Bad Design
Windows
Cotropitorii is a third-person multi-player action shooter game that celebrates Romanian communism. Up to 32 players can join and pick between two factions and battle it out in death-match mode with over ten different weapons.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #33 Roses and Gems
75% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Pirate-Rob
Windows
Roses and Gems is a difficult sandbox platformer all about avoiding the inevitable, Death. Build constructs, traps and fight to keep the ancient machine safe. In the end, your home will be destroyed, and you'll die, but it just means you get to start a new dem... Adventure all over again!
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #34 Blue Crystal
74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Storm Signal
Windows
This game is a twin stick shooter with time attack elements. Clear the target time and collect crystals.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #35 UBERCOLD
73% matchMixed56% of 41 reviews2019
Dev: Side Group
Windows
A stylish parody game featuring an unconventional weapon.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #36 Saint George | The Tree Of Secrets
65% 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 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #37 Space Slam
76% 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 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #38 The Executioner: Prologue
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LS
Windows
The Executioner: Prologue is a hardcore two-dimensional action platformer. The game serves as an introductory part of an epic story which narrates about an executioner’s adventures in hell. After the sudden and mysterious death you find yourself in hell. Try to escape from the world of the dead back into the normal world.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #39 Secret of Harrow Manor
74% 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 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #40 Aequitas Orbis
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Ludi Dorici
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save the planet or challenge your friends steering your ship through the force of gravity in this fast-paced 2D space game.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #41 Paladin
73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Pumpkin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are earth's last hero - defend civilization from annihilation.Protect the cities, destroy the aliens and upgrade your fighter. Drive back the vile invading scum and save mankind in this frantic twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #42 Cars Arena
71% matchMixed62% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: PixelPlex
Windows
Cars Arena is an online 2-8 player deathmatch action game.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #43 BitShift: BattleGrid
72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2016
Dev: Animate Objects
Windows
You have been injected into the BattleGrid. BitShift is a 4-on-4 multiplayer gaming experience where VR gamers compete directly with desktop gamers in a battle to control the data from AntiCorp. PC vs. VR. Drones vs. Runners. Air vs. Ground. Hackers vs. Security. White Hat vs. Black Hat. Mass Hysteria!
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #44 INVISIBLE
71% matchMixed50% of 30 reviews2018
Dev: Tsukinowa App.
Windows
"You are in a closed space craft. Your aim is to survive even though you defeat other passengers."
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #45 The Airship Designer
68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: The Studio
Windows
Build your own airships by snaping engines, envelops, fins and gondolas together. Then fly it freely or watch it blow up in the sandbox!
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #46 Cardinal Conclave
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: RoninGameDevPub: Jumpmen Gaming
Windows
In Cardinal Conclave you play as Kip! Battle aliens and fly through the air as your planet's last hope for survival.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #47 Claw Breaker
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Team Klaw
Windows · Mac · Linux
Claw Breaker is an epic party fighting game full of scoops, snips, and salt. Beware, shouting and excitement may occur in this ultimate two-player claw-down of action-packed slashing and melee attacks.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #48 VHSoverdose
71% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2016
Dev: CallThePolices
Windows
VHSoverdose is an unrelenting assault of outlandish action, served up with thick juicy slice of anatomical annihilation! Set inside of the confides of a simple 80's Arcade Machine... Or is it?
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #49 Astroe
69% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Superstruct
Windows · Linux
Multiplayer player 2D space battle. Collect gold, team up and take over the other team's satellites.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #50 Corporate America
66% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Sam DeMinicoPub: Self Published
Windows
Corporate America is a fast paced multiplayer shooter, where you shoot emails to your coworkers in intense competitive matches online and off to see who is the best corporate shill.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #51 GRAY GROFA
57% 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 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #52 Starship Rubicon
70% matchPositive84% of 44 reviews2015
Dev: WickworksPub: Cheerful Ghost
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Starship Rubicon is a modern take on the classic space shooter genre. It's a smart and challenging rogue-lite that features a unique control scheme, pixel art remixed with NASA photographs, and an existential crisis about who is REALLY the monster.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #53 DECEIVER
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Helvetica Scenario
Windows · Mac · Linux
Launch your spider drone at walls, ceilings, and enemy heads in this indie multiplayer shooter where "move" and "attack" are synonymous.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #54 STARCATCHER
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: John PlewePub: Nevercenter
Windows · Mac
STARCATCHER is an experimental wave-based arcade game, currently in development. It's simple, unique, and intensely hard. Protect the heart!
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #55 Potentia
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: Influx Interactive
Windows
A multiplayer sci-fi arena shooter with a heavy emphasis on verticality, meant for playing with friends. It combines fast paced quake-style action with unique and skill based weapons, resulting in a competitive and enjoyable experience.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #56 leapoid
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Topher Anselmo
Windows
Leap, fall, and perish — over and over again. Only the most seasoned platforming veterans will overcome the trials that leapoid has to offer.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #57 Balloon Fighter
69% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Quizony.com
Windows
Fly into the air and win balloon duels. You are hunting for wily chickens. Try to pierce their balloons, but do not let them break yours.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%