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Games Like Trash Squad

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Twin Stick Shooter, Shooter.

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Trash Squad is a dynamic shooter with RPG elements. Stand up for the fight against hordes of monsters in over a dozen randomly generated levels.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 148 reviews
Released: 2018-01-26
Developer: Enitvare
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Median playtime: 36 min
Mean playtime: 3.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 39%

Overview

Trash Squad is a fast-paced, top-down shooter that blends arcade-style horde combat with light RPG progression and procedural level generation. These recommendations focus on titles that capture that same satisfying loop of clearing rooms of enemies, upgrading your character, and surviving intense, randomly generated encounters.

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    97% matchVery Positive93% of 3,083 reviews2014
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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: Shooter 50%, Action 34.3%, Indie 15.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic horde-shooter that perfectly captures the frantic, top-down monster-slaying intensity found in Trash Squad.

  2. #2 Neon Chrome
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,170 reviews2016
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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: Shooter 48.8%, Action 30.8%, Indie 20.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Features procedural levels and deep RPG-style character progression within a top-down shooter framework.

  3. #3 Tesla vs Lovecraft
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 1,231 reviews2018
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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: Shooter 46.1%, Action 32.2%, Indie 21.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, top-down arena combat against massive hordes of monsters with satisfying weapon upgrades.

  4. #4 Killsquad
    95% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,493 reviews2021
    Dev: Novarama
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Hack and slash? Check. Twin-stick-shooter? Check. 4 player coop to slay hordes of aliens & bosses with your friends? Check. Skills, upgrades, weapons, gears, talismans and more to make you stronger? Check. Wake up, bounty hunter. We have a mission for you. Time to clean up the scum of the galaxy.

    Why similar: Action 86.5%, Indie 13.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down action game that leans into RPG elements and co-op monster hunting, similar to the squad-based feel of the seed game.

  5. #5 Nation Red
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,776 reviews2009
    Dev: DiezelPower
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.

    Why similar: Action 66%, Indie 34%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the arcade-style survival experience of fighting off endless waves of enemies in a top-down perspective.

  6. #6 Destropolis
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2020
    Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...

    Why similar: Action 62.8%, Indie 37.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-octane top-down shooter that focuses on destroying massive hordes in procedurally generated city environments.

  7. #7 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
    93% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 36.4%, Shooter 35.1%, Indie 28.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical top-down shooter that emphasizes weapon management and RPG-like character builds.

  8. #8 Dreadhunter
    92% matchMostly Positive79% of 143 reviews2023
    Dev: Trickster Arts
    Windows

    Plough through hordes of deadly monsters and defeat vicious bosses in an intense fast paced shooter RPG where all items are “legendary”, levels are ever-changing and combat is razor-sharp.

    Why similar: Shooter 64%, Action 36%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends fast-paced shooter mechanics with RPG character building in a sci-fi setting.

  9. #9 Nuclear Throne
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

    Why similar: Shooter 37.2%, Action 33.5%, Indie 29.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly polished roguelike shooter that excels at procedural generation and fast-paced, challenging combat.

  10. #10 Enter the Gungeon
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
    Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

    Why similar: Shooter 47.2%, Action 28%, Indie 24.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, procedurally generated experience with a massive variety of weapons and intense bullet-hell combat.

  11. #11 Roboquest
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,771 reviews2023
    Dev: RyseUp Studios
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

    Why similar: Shooter 62.7%, Action 22.8%, Indie 14.5%

    Why You'll Like It: While first-person, it captures the high-speed movement and roguelite progression that makes Trash Squad addictive.

  12. #12 VERSUS SQUAD
    90% matchMostly Positive79% of 578 reviews2016
    Dev: DiezelPower
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Versus Squad is a fast action twin-stick shooter from the creator of Nation Red. Build your own sandbox defense and battle thousands of zombie mutants in top down combat! Face up to a dozen bosses. Simultaneously. Collect loot, build and repair. Play single player, on-line or local coop!

    Why similar: Action 44.8%, Indie 28%, Shooter 27.1%

    Why You'll Like It: An indie shooter that shares the gore-filled, horde-slaying aesthetic of Trash Squad.

  13. #13 The Ascent
    89% matchMostly Positive74% of 24,155 reviews2021
    Dev: Neon GiantPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Shooter 53.8%, Action 31%, Indie 15.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines a top-down shooter perspective with rich RPG elements and a dense, atmospheric world.

  14. #14 Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
    88% matchVery Positive95% of 23,448 reviews2017
    Dev: Reactive Drop Team
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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: Shooter 100%

    Why You'll Like It: A squad-based top-down shooter that focuses on tactical positioning and surviving waves of alien threats.

  15. #15 Red Solstice 2: Survivors
    86% matchMixed70% of 3,299 reviews2021
    Dev: IronwardPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Why You'll Like It: Offers a tactical, squad-based approach to top-down shooting with extensive RPG customization.

  16. #16 Riddled Corpses
    87% matchMixed65% of 248 reviews2015
    Dev: Diabolical Mind
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Frenetic arcade style twin-stick shooter. Fight your way through hordes of enemies alone or with a friend!

    Why similar: Action 62.9%, Indie 37.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter with pixel graphics that focuses on clearing screens of monsters.

  17. #17 Void Raiders
    86% matchMostly Positive71% of 82 reviews2016
    Dev: Tryzna83
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Void Raiders is "radical" top down rogue-lite shmup, with permanent character progression, character centric gameplay and never ending carnage in randomly generated environments.

    Why similar: Action 57.5%, Indie 42.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelite shooter that features procedural levels and RPG elements for character growth.

  18. #18 Xeno Crisis
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 209 reviews2019
    Dev: Bitmap Bureau
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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: Shooter 48.7%, Action 33.1%, Indie 18.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down arena shooter that emphasizes tight controls and intense combat against waves of hostile creatures.

  19. #19 Scrappage
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 103 reviews2023
    Dev: Geekspree
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In this unforgiving rogue-lite twin stick shooter, death awaits you behind every corner. Fight your way through hordes of monsters, eliminate bosses and loot their valuable items and body parts. With them you can enhance your own body, unlock powerful skills and create your own unique builds.

    Why similar: Shooter 69%, Action 31%

    Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that focuses on perma-death and intense bullet-hell survival.

  20. #20 Chaos Town
    85% matchMostly Positive73% of 83 reviews2017
    Dev: QuickSavePub: SA Industry
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Chaos Town is a top-down chaotic shooter game where everything is destructible!

    Why similar: Action 46.2%, Shooter 28.3%, Indie 25.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that incorporates RPG elements and a gritty, indie-developed feel.

  21. #21 Assault Android Cactus+
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
    Dev: Witch Beam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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: Shooter 68.8%, Action 31.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-energy twin-stick shooter that focuses on fast movement and clearing arenas of robotic enemies.

  22. #22 Brotato
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    Why similar: Action 100%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelite that focuses on building a character to survive increasingly difficult waves of enemies.

  23. #23 HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 32,984 reviews2015
    Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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: Shooter 55%, Action 45%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that excels at squad-based chaos and intense combat against overwhelming odds.

  24. #24 Inferno 2
    83% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2015
    Dev: Radiangames
    Windows

    Inferno 2 is an intense, atmospheric twin-stick adventure-shooter. Blast through 80+ levels full of enemies and secrets while upgrading your ship the way you want.

    Why similar: Action 58.5%, Indie 41.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that emphasizes arcade-style action and satisfying destruction.

  25. #25 Horde Hunters
    80% matchVery Positive87% of 103 reviews2025
    Dev: Antti Vaihia
    Windows

    Slay hordes of enemies on thrilling missions to save the humanity from a looming demon onslaught.

    Why similar: Action 100%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelite that emphasizes twin-stick shooting and procedural generation to create unique combat encounters.

  26. #26 Tower Survivors
    82% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2023
    Dev: Final Screw
    Windows · Linux

    Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde!

    Why similar: Shooter 56.8%, Action 43.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines bullet-hell mechanics with roguelite progression and horde-clearing gameplay.

  27. #27 Arena Hero
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 72 reviews2017
    Dev: Point.Vector
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Fight through waves of unique enemies and evolving levels. Altering your character throughout battles in the arena by grabbing upgrades and pickups that change the way you fight.

    Why similar: Action 59.9%, Indie 40.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on arena-based combat with RPG progression, mirroring the core loop of Trash Squad.

  28. #28 Shard Squad
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 523 reviews2025
    Dev: The Root StudiosPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Form a squad of elemental creatures and face hordes of challenging enemies! Choose your Shards according to their synergies to gain new abilities, and equip relics that will make the winds blow in your favor! Survive through different environments and save your lands!

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  29. #29 Holy Shot
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: LoneWolf Digital Arts
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    Holy Shot is a fast-paced, physics-based top-down shooter. Face nasty hordes of monsters in a chaotic environmental destruction, combining powerful weapons and strategic abilities to survive intense battles against challenging bosses.

    Why similar: Shooter 52.9%, Action 32%, Indie 15.1%

  30. #30 Shadowgrounds
    79% matchVery Positive81% of 1,601 reviews2006
    Dev: Frozenbyte
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op...

    Why similar: Shooter 52.6%, Action 33.4%, Indie 14.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down sci-fi shooter that focuses on atmospheric combat and upgrading your arsenal.

  31. #31 Palpus X Annihilation
    76% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2026
    Dev: Sebastian Vargek (Meister Palpus)
    Windows

    Isometric action shooter with light RPG elements. Brutally kill tons of alien monsters, find over a dozen powerful weapons, skill up your hero & stop the blood thirsty invaders in a classic handcrafted campaign. Never ending waves await you in horde-mode!

    Why similar: Shooter 54.9%, Action 29.6%, Indie 15.4%

  32. #32 Alien Breed: Impact
    79% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,869 reviews2010
    Dev: Team17 Software Ltd.Pub: Team17 Digital Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    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: Shooter 56%, Action 44%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a tense, top-down survival shooter experience with a focus on clearing corridors of alien threats.

  33. #33 MYRIAD DEATH
    74% matchVery Positive86% of 272 reviews2025
    Dev: IGNITION MPub: holo Indie
    Windows

    This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.

    Why similar: Shooter 67.9%, Action 27.2%, Indie 4.9%

  34. #34 Razenroth
    77% matchVery Positive81% of 629 reviews2015
    Dev: Enitvare
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Razenroth is an action shooter with a dark atmosphere, enriched with the elements of roguelike and RPG. All the levels, weather conditions, distribution and quantity of key elements are generated randomly. Thanks to this fact, a single game is different each time.

    Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%

  35. #35 Danger Scavenger
    76% matchMostly Positive73% of 500 reviews2021
    Dev: Piotr WolkPub: Star Drifters
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel!

    Why similar: Shooter 100%

  36. #36 Deadtime Defenders
    74% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2025
    Dev: Arcane Embers
    Windows

    Complete bounties, acquire legendary loot, upgrade your gear, and level up as you fight back against invading monsters in this side-scrolling looter shooter RPG.

    Why similar: Shooter 69.3%, Action 30.7%

  37. #37 Cube Destroyer
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 1,159 reviews2016
    Dev: Freedomize Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Why similar: Indie 36.9%, Action 33.1%, Shooter 29.9%

  38. #38 Planetary Dustoff
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2019
    Dev: Rymdfall AB
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Action 38.7%, Shooter 33.2%, Indie 28.1%

  39. #39 Mars Survivors
    73% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2023
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    72% matchMostly Positive74% of 156 reviews2023
    Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
    Windows

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    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 864 reviews2026
    Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    71% matchMixed69% of 85 reviews2025
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    Windows

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  43. #43 Shoottera
    75% matchMixed40% of 60 reviews2018
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    Windows
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  44. #44 Madshot
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 282 reviews2023
    Dev: OverflowPub: 505 Pulse
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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    73% matchMixed47% of 147 reviews2021
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    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    Windows
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  49. #49 99 Levels To Hell
    71% matchMixed61% of 609 reviews2014
    Dev: Zaxis Games
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  50. #50 Sky Mercenaries
    71% matchMixed69% of 125 reviews2014
    Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
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    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 135 reviews2017
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    64% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
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  54. #54 Hyper Bounce Blast
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 89 reviews2016
    Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows
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    Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!

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  55. #55 Corrupted
    70% matchMixed44% of 50 reviews2018
    Dev: Juvty Worlds
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  56. #56 Rocking Pilot
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2017
    Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

    Why similar: Action 56.6%, Indie 43.4%

  57. #57 Robot Legions Reborn
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 58 reviews2016
    Dev: Skyboy Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Shoot in all directions to destroy legions of hostile robots. Upgrade your weapons to become the ultimate robot hunter. Challenge yourself with Hard and Arcade modes, both new to Robot Legions Reborn.

    Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%

  58. #58 Dungeons and Robots
    67% matchMixed42% of 171 reviews2024
    Dev: Glow Games Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Dungeons & Robots is an Action Shooter RPG where players explore futuristic dungeons and collaborate to fight, conquer and dominate. Features include, fast-paced combat; solo missions, 1-4 player co-op and guilds; crafting; customizable characters, weapons and armour; and procedurally generated content.

    Why similar: Shooter 46%, Action 32.4%, Indie 21.6%

  59. #59 Pape Rangers
    64% matchMostly Positive74% of 175 reviews2024
    Dev: Pape Game StudioPub: OKJOY
    Windows

    "Pape Rangers" is an exhilarating indie roguelike game where you'll choose different classes to defeat monsters in the caverns. Build unique and powerful playstyles for each class through a variety of skills, and even discover hidden talents and classes! Every new game offers a fresh experience.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  60. #60 Megabonk
    58% 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: Action 54.6%, Indie 45.4%

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