- #1 EleMetals: Death Metal Death Match!
97% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: WALLRIDE
Windows
Chuck metal shards and HEADBANG FOR AMMO! Don't let your SOUL escape! Fast-paced Arcade action - SHRED YOUR FRIENDS!
Why similar: Action 34.8%, Indie 26%, Gore 12.2%, Violent 11%, 4 Player Local 8.6%
- #2 Baron: Fur Is Gonna Fly
96% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: DM Games Pty LtdPub: DM Games Pty Ltd,
Windows
Thrilling aerial battles for up to 8 pilots in this local multiplayer action game. Choose a pilot, and let the battle begin. But wait! Your pilots are animals, and their biplanes are loaded with unusual weapons: flamethrowers, stinky fish, and more!
Why similar: Action 34.3%, Indie 28.1%, Local Multiplayer 12.6%, 4 Player Local 11%, Local Co-Op 7.8%
- #3 Endless Savagery
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Insane Systems
Windows
Crowds of enemies, explosions and blood - this is what awaits you in Endless Savagery! Survive, collect new weapons and shoot waves of enemies growing with every minute, try to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Action 37%, Indie 26.8%, Blood 9.8% ★, Arena Shooter 8.8%, Gore 7.7%
- #4 TERMINAL VR
95% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: REMANIC
Windows
Experience Earth's final descent into Armageddon in Virtual Reality as extreme weather violently spreads destruction, death, and a twisted virus across most of the planet.
Why similar: Action 47.1%, Indie 34.1%, Violent 10.7%, Gore 8.1%
- #5 Alien Infection
94% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Vice Age
Windows · Mac · Linux
Alien Infection is a Hardcore Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter, featuring full VR support. Fast paced action, Addictive arcade gameplay, survival mode to climb leaderboard, campaign, blood and gore!
Why similar: Action 36.1%, Indie 26.1%, Gore 14.4%, Violent 13%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.4%
- #6 Ghosts 4 Everybody
94% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: MaruxPub: Stasch-IT
Windows
Fight countless armies of enemies with up to 4 players! Collect ghosts and gold from fallen enemies to become stronger. Dead players can still support the living players. The fight only ends when all players are dead!
Why similar: Action 42.2%, Indie 30.5%, 4 Player Local 10.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Local Co-Op 6.9%
- #7 Witching Tower: Heroes
93% matchMostly Negative35% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Daily Magic ProductionsPub: Daily Magic Productions
Windows
Fight the undead with four sets of weapons. Beat the bosses to save the kingdom from enemies. Relentless arcade action suitable even for people new to VR! Breathtaking visuals and dark fantasy environments are waiting for you!
Why similar: Action 52.7%, Indie 30.4%, Gore 8.9%, Violent 8%
- #8 Xentripetal Force
92% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Aq
Windows
Play Xentripetal Force while sitting on a couch with your family or friends to experience survival in outer space. Xentripetal Force supports up to 4 players. Use your character's ability and score in your friends' goal in order to win.
Why similar: Action 39.1%, Indie 28.3%, Local Multiplayer 16.4%, 4 Player Local 16.3%
- #9 FLYING SHOT
91% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Invisible Team
Windows
FLYING SHOT is a voxel first-person shooter that involves dismembering opponents, physical blood, realistic destruction of glass and walls, and slow-motion parkour
Why similar: Action 35.6%, Indie 25.8%, Gore 14.5%, Violent 13.1%, Blood 6.5% ★
- #10 Really Trash Game
90% matchMixed68% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: VGStudioPub: KuKo
Windows
The Mafia wages war on you! Cut your way through cohorts of gangs and dirty cops in this bloody battle. Grab the guns, use the med kits to heal your wounds, and try to survive.
Why similar: Action 45.5%, Indie 32.4%, Gore 9.4%, Violent 8.4%, Fast-Paced 4.4%
- #11 Bounty For Sharks
89% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Beep2Bleep
Windows
Kill Sharks for bounty, spend to upgrade.
Why similar: Action 51.4%, Indie 37.3%, Arena Shooter 8.4%, Shooter 2.9%
- #12 DiscStorm
91% matchPositive88% of 32 reviews2015
Dev: XMPT Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fast-paced and furious arena combat, where split-second reactions are essential to dodge flying discs as they ricochet around at breakneck speed. Brave formidable single player adventures or meet up with your friends and challenge them to intense local multiplayer battles.
Why similar: Action 48%, Indie 34.8%, Local Multiplayer 17.2%
- #13 Fragmental
89% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2017
Dev: Ruffian Games
Windows
An intense competitive and co-operative, couch-play multiplayer twin-stick shooter with some of the fastest and most frantic gameplay around. It’s a single screen, explosive arcade blast of fun where the weapons and arenas are deadly and the rivalry is fierce.
Why similar: Action 28.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Indie 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 11.6%, 4 Player Local 10%
- #14 Sniper Fodder
88% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: War game studioPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Inspired by the classic Amiga 500, you take on the role of a sniper, eliminating all the enemies without showing you.
Why similar: Action 49.1%, Indie 35.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.3%
- #15 Axeson's Fury VR
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Axeson Games
Windows
Axeson's Fury VR throws you into an intensely combative arcade style virtual reality environment that will have you fighting for your life and that of your family as society is turned by dark unknown forces. Become John Axeson and be all you can be... one mean slick fighting machine!
Why similar: Action 45.2%, Indie 32.7%, Violent 10.7%, Gore 9%, Shooter 2.3%
- #16 Monster Girls You-ki Chan
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 48 reviews2020
Dev: Nanakusadou
Windows
This is a simple execute and jump action with two buttons, jump and shot. Recover the human world from a corps of monsters with a variety of weapons and techniques while freely grabbing the ceiling and walls!
Why similar: Action 49.6%, Indie 35%, Gore 8.9%, Violent 6.5%
- #17 B.C.E.
86% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Drop Games
Windows
Before Common Era (B.C.E.) is a top-down multiplayer action game set in the Stone Age. Brandish prehistoric weapons and face off against your enemies across a variety of prehistoric environments. Smash, sock, and skewer your way to the top of the food chain in B.C.E.!
Why similar: Action 43.9%, Indie 30.8%, Local Multiplayer 19.4%, Multiplayer 5.9%
- #18 Stabby Cats
84% matchMixed67% of 46 reviews2020
Dev: Mad Hose Games
Windows
Fighting your fellow kitties with your incredible agility and arsenal of sharp weaponry in this 2D action game! Toss knives, climb around mansions, and stab your friends to see who will be rewarded the coveted golden yarn!
Why similar: Action 50.2%, Indie 35.9%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%, Multiplayer 3.4%
- #19 Mark One
82% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Orfeas Eleftheriou
Windows
Robots built by humans are retaliating. Step in to dispose rogue robots, defeat powerful foes and save the human race in this sci-fi action shooter.
Why similar: Action 42.6%, Indie 30.9%, Violent 15.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.2%
- #20 Hoco Poco
83% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Hoco Poco is a harry potter duel style free-4-all local multiplayer.
Why similar: Action 52%, Indie 37.1%, Local Multiplayer 10.9%
- #21 Scrap
85% matchMixed51% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: Top Shelf StudiosPub: None
Windows
Shoot, kick, and detonate your way through a post tech apocalyptic wasteland where robots reign terror upon the resourceful Scrappers. Scrap foes, unlock weapons, play alone or with friends and take back the world in this free, 3D, action, twin stick, shooter.
Why similar: Action 44.2%, Indie 30.9%, Local Multiplayer 18.6%, Multiplayer 6.2%
- #22 Ninjapple
81% 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 52.6%, Indie 38.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%
- #23 Waves of Death
81% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: Jean-Yves QUENTEL
Windows
Following the tragic mistake of military scientists, a new generation of a viral compound has spread through the city allowing the dead to come back to life... All the dead, but also the bloodthirsty Bosses. Jake has to cross the city to save his loved-ones.The countdown begins!
Why similar: Action 40.2%, Indie 29.2%, Gore 16.1%, Violent 14.5%
- #24 Glitch Arena
79% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2019
Dev: Shock & Rockets Games
Windows
Glitch, a fast and minimal arena first person shooter.
Why similar: Action 49.5%, Indie 35.9%, Arena Shooter 14.7%
- #25 Zombie Towns
80% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Nevix Productions
Windows
Zombie Towns is an FPS which you'll need to eliminate the zombies. In order to complete a level, you must find a key to open the gate and you will go to the next level. But look out, you can die quickly if you dont pay enough attention.
Why similar: Action 49.3%, Indie 35.7%, Violent 12.3%, Shooter 2.7%
- #26 Demon's Crystals
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 75 reviews2016
Dev: Byte4GamesPub: BadLand Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Demon's Crystals is a frenetic twin stick shooter where you guide the Urican demons through countless hazards in order to restore peace to the world. A variety of weapons and power-ups will help you defeat the massive enemy hordes.
Why similar: Action 41.7%, Indie 28.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.2%, Local Co-Op 9.6%
- #27 Maverick
78% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Prime2Gold
Windows
Join a soldier in an single-player campaign against swat and agents.
Why similar: Action 40.2%, Indie 29.2%, Gore 16.1%, Violent 14.5%
- #28 Apocalypse: 2.0 Edition
79% matchMixed43% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Harley Game Studios
Windows
Apocalypse: 2.0 Edition is an extremely fast paced shooter, which mixes several modern mechanics into the classic zombie survival experience. This includes an economy; item looting; item management; quests; stats; and much more! Completely free with Steam.
Why similar: Action 52.7%, Indie 38.2%, Violent 9.2%
- #29 Soldat
75% matchVery Positive94% of 1,791 reviews2020
Dev: Transhuman Design
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Soldat is a unique 2D (side-view) multiplayer action game. Soldiers fight against each other in 2D battle arenas using a deadly arsenal of military weapons, across 7 default game modes.
Why similar: Action 44.9%, Indie 32.1%, Shooter 7.2%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Gore 5.3%
- #30 Zomcade
78% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: R3Games
Windows
Zomcade is a challenging action-horror arcade style game for Steam VR. Immerse yourself in over 15 different ways to play.
Why similar: Action 52.5%, Indie 37.6%, Violent 9.9%
- #31 Underdog Arena
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Björn Fredberger
Windows
A pretty simple action game with a twist; the worse you do, the stronger your character becomes. Grab a friend!
Why similar: Action 48.9%, Indie 35.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.8%, 4 Player Local 7.8%
- #32 Cobalt WASD
77% matchVery Positive86% of 210 reviews2017
Dev: Oxeye Game StudioPub: Mojang
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Cobalt WASD is a multiplayer bomb-defusal action platformer with grenades that stop time. Blast your way to the bomb site or repel the assault! Use teleporter guns, grappling hooks, sticky sentry turrets and quick tactical thinking to lead your team to victory! Play online or against AI!
Why similar: Action 54%, Indie 38.1%, Multiplayer 4.3%, Shooter 3.5%
- #33 KnightRoyale
73% 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 54.2%, Indie 39.2%, Local Co-Op 6.6%
- #34 Treasure Stack
74% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: PIXELAKES LLC
Windows
Catering to solo and multiplayer puzzle fans, Treasure Stack features a wide variety of modes, whether you're testing your skills in Challenge Mode, partying up with friends in 4-Player Local Versus, or taking on the rest of the world in Online Versus.
Why similar: Action 41.2%, Indie 29.9%, Local Multiplayer 22.1%, Multiplayer 6.7%
- #35 Arkshot
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 144 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 55.8%, Indie 39.6%, Multiplayer 4.6%
- #36 hack.88
72% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2019
Dev: Whomp! Studio
Windows
Master the challenging controls to swing from node to node, uncovering hidden patterns and avoiding enemies in this game inspired by classic action puzzle games. Hack through the 88 terminals of Waylife Bank to uncover the secrets of their illegal practices.
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #37 Saint George | The Tree Of Secrets
64% 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 58%, Indie 42%
- #38 Meltdown
74% matchVery Positive85% of 823 reviews2014
Dev: Phenomenon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 43.5%, Indie 26.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.1%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, Shooter 5.4%
- #39 Cotropitorii
71% matchVery Positive84% of 62 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 58%, Indie 42%
- #40 Chompy Chomp Chomp
75% matchMostly Positive70% of 568 reviews2014
Dev: Utopian World of Sandwiches
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Chompy Chomp Chomp is a game where people of all ages, tastes and skills can play together, and enjoy themselves on a level playing field. Play with your friends/kids/boss/gran, lose your inhibitions, shout and scream and generally have an awesome time.
Why similar: Action 35.8%, Indie 33.9%, Local Multiplayer 17.3%, Local Co-Op 13%
- #41 Ethanol in dungeon
70% 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 58%, Indie 42%
- #42 Citadale: The Legends Trilogy
73% matchMixed50% of 30 reviews2017
Dev: ERMediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Citadale: The Legends Trilogy is a retro action-platformer filled to the brim with vampires, zombies and other creatures of the night. Hope you brought some holy water!
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #43 Refraction
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Zilby
Windows · Mac · Linux
Refraction is a top-down, arena action game where you use quick reflexes to take down hordes of enemies. You must rely on your skill and your wit as you fight to survive, in the hope that you can live long enough to take down the core of all corruption.
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #44 Crate Punks
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2016
Dev: Laborious RexPub: Skypeak LLC
Windows
the greatest crate-throwing experience since the boston tea party
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #45 The War of the Worlds: Andromeda
71% matchMostly Negative30% of 20 reviews2018
Pub: Mediamas Europa
Windows · Linux
The world is over, get up and start the battle of revenge! With the first-person shooter of The War of the Worlds: Andromeda, load your weapons and lead your team to fight through swarms of fierce aliens. Turn the battle around through 14 epic levels of brutal combat, based on the world of H.G. Wells.
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #46 Defection
69% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Sergey Saratov
Windows
Defection is a third-person multiplayer shooter with hand-drawn styling.
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #47 The Airship Designer
67% 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 58%, Indie 42%
- #48 Blue Crystal
67% 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 58%, Indie 42%
- #49 Nebula
70% 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 58%, Indie 42%
- #50 Cardinal Conclave
66% 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 58%, Indie 42%
- #51 Celestial Breach
69% matchMixed46% of 26 reviews2017
Dev: Dark Nebulae
Windows
Celestial Breach is a Coop arcade flight game in a Sci-Fi setting, Focused on team play VS NPC. It contains a lots of the old school arcade flight sim components, while being refreshing by focusing on cooperation and adding more exotic weapons, abilities, and GamePlay mechanics.
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #52 Space Slam
69% 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 58%, Indie 42%
- #53 Double Stretch
68% matchMostly Negative28% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: ARGamesPub: Metal Fox
Windows
Double Stretch - an unusual top down flight shooter.
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #54 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 58%, Indie 42%
- #55 The Pit
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zero KnowledgePub: Zero Knwoledge
Windows
The Pit is a platform game with touches of action and puzzles, which will force you to understand and know how to use all the skills you have.
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #56 Corporate America
65% 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 58%, Indie 42%