- #1 Star-Pit Starship
97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Puddledock Games
Windows
Star-Pit Starship is an addictive arcade score-chaser. Build your ship and blast some baddies. The longer you last in the pit, the more money you'll earn and the better you can build your next ship. Build-Battle-Repeat!
Why similar: Casual 33.5%, Indie 26.1%, Action 23.8%, Arcade 16.6%
- #2 Break Arcade Games Out
96% matchVery Positive94% of 214 reviews2019
Dev: Dan Zaidan
Windows
What if Breakout was the only arcade game people could make? An open-source game, written entirely on a live stream.
Why similar: Action 30.7%, Casual 28.9%, Indie 22.6%, Arcade 17.8%
- #3 Duckpocalypse
96% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Capitola VR
Windows
In the future, intelligent robot ducks have become smarter than humans, they took our jobs, and took control of our world! You can't cope with being second in the food chain, so this is how your duck hunt starts.
Why similar: Action 29%, Casual 28.5%, Indie 22.3%, Arcade 20.2%
- #4 Dodge Rocket
95% matchMixed69% of 49 reviews2019
Dev: HaDe GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows
Dodge rocket is a fun survival shooter where you need to control a rocket through space, evading and destroying alien spaceships while your mission is to survive to get the highest score possible
Why similar: Action 28.1%, Casual 27.7%, Indie 22.7%, Arcade 21.4%
- #5 Skein
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Nocturne Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Run The Procedural Gauntlet! Skein is a procedural dungeon shooter in an "old-skool" arcade style for one or two players where you must battle through hordes of monsters on a quest to save the soul of a talking sheep.
Why similar: Action 28.8%, Casual 28.4%, Arcade 22.7%, Indie 20.2%
- #6 Slippery Sausage
91% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Wonderthing
Windows · Mac
Slippery Sausage is a frantic arcade game where a sentient sausage is out to stop inanimate objects inhabited by mischievous alien spirits! Master handling your sausage, and defeat a wide variety of enemies across 50 levels!
Why similar: Action 31%, Casual 30.5%, Indie 23.8%, Arcade 14.6%
- #7 Rocket Riot
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2016
Dev: Codeglue
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Get ready for Rocket Riot, an action-packed, side-scrolling, 8-bit shooter where the rockets and the fun never stops! With over 200 levels and over 300 characters, blowing things up has just reached a new level of awesome!
Why similar: Action 27.7%, Casual 27.3%, Arcade 23.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #8 Candy Snake Master
91% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: BD Studio Games
Windows
Maybe the most addictive snake game ever. Help baby snake eat candies and become more stronger, all mystery power-ups are your best friends, they can help you and give you more power to fight against those aggressive snakes.
Why similar: Action 31.7%, Casual 30.2%, Indie 23.6%, Arcade 14.5%
- #9 Burst Drive
90% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Nebula Head
Windows
DASH, BOOST, DRIFT, SHOOT! A challenging space shooter with tons of eye candy. A game to master for the highest score or to have a break with while waiting for other games or just to have some couch co-op fun.
Why similar: Action 28.3%, Casual 27.9%, Indie 21.8%, Arcade 12.1%, Colorful 10%
- #10 Bombrigade: Battlegrounds
89% matchMixed52% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Hikikomori Studios
Windows
Violence has never been so cute! Compete among 50 players to be the last chibi standing in an explosive blast of arcade fun for both PC and mobile! Customize your character to your heart’s content and show off your unique flair as you launch your friends and enemies alike into the sky!
Why similar: Action 32.9%, Casual 32.4%, Indie 25.3%, Arcade 9.4%
- #11 Bumble Butt
89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Wonderthing
Windows · Mac
Bumble Butt is a frenetic arcade game where Betty Buzz takes out nasty bugs with the power of her bottom! Or rather, the stingers she shoots out of it! That's right, player's are always shooting in the direction opposite they're facing!
Why similar: Action 33.4%, Casual 32.9%, Indie 25.7%, Arcade 8.1%
- #12 Brickochet
87% matchVery Positive97% of 107 reviews2017
Dev: Graham Garven
Windows
Brickochet revitalizes classic brick breaking action in this fast-paced, explosive arcade game that all can enjoy!
Why similar: Action 26.8%, Casual 26.4%, Indie 19.4%, Arcade 18.4%, Colorful 8.9%
- #13 GO AWAY, THERE'S KUMIS OVER THERE!
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 237 reviews2016
Dev: Besedka Games StudioPub: Neon Green Pin Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This arcade runner is about a horse and our favorite drink - kumis! Collect cookies, pick up items like multipliers, bombs, HPs and try to get as high score as you can. Cookies are your best friends in that game!
Why similar: Casual 41.5%, Indie 22.5%, Action 20.1%, Arcade 15.8%
- #14 MadCowBalls2
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Martin Eriksson
Windows · Linux
Save the city from the mad cow balls and destroy the bricks. Gain skillpoints from high score and completing levels. Use the skillpoints to upgrade your balls, weapons and gain access to the 60+ power ups!
Why similar: Action 31%, Casual 30.5%, Indie 23.8%, Arcade 14.6%
- #15 STAX
86% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Moda Code Games
Windows · Mac
STAX is a colourful, fast-paced tile matching puzzle game inspired by an arcade classic. Better than ever and brought up to date for modern machines and audiences with killer music and gameplay. STAX. It's even fun to say.
Why similar: Action 31.9%, Casual 28.7%, Indie 22.4%, Arcade 17%
- #16 Goblin treasure
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: enrjuPub: Andrzej Cudzilo
Windows
Goblin Treasure is a casual arcade game in which you play the role of a goblin treasure hunter. Collecting diamonds while traveling across various boards. Your main goal is to collect as many diamonds as possible while avoiding goblins and traps.
Why similar: Action 33.9%, Casual 33.4%, Indie 26.1%, Arcade 6.7%
- #17 Barrel Blast
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Me First Games
Windows · Mac
Soar through Cannon City by blasting out of cannons, bounce off rubber balls and walls, slide down giant slides, and pull off aerodynamic acrobats in this physics cannon blasting game. Get sky-high today with some silly physics fun!
Why similar: Action 30.6%, Casual 30.1%, Indie 23.5%, Arcade 15.8%
- #18 Jeremiah
84% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Tom Wagner - Dubya StudiosPub: Dubya Studios
Windows
You're a simple frog trying to catch as many flying insects as possible as they speed by.
Why similar: Casual 30.8%, Action 30.3%, Indie 23.3%, Arcade 15.6%
- #19 MoonRun
82% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: Boulder Trap Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight incoming waves in this classic pixel-art arcade game! Put your top-tier aiming skills to the test, get rewarded, and trade up your ammo to defeat the final boss.
Why similar: Action 33.8%, Casual 33.3%, Indie 25.7%, Arcade 7.1%
- #20 The Medic
81% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: ConmtrastPub: LGV
Windows · Mac
The Medic: the first Coronavirus-themed topdown/platformer game published on Steam. Can you beat the anti-vaxxers and the virus to save the Earth?
Why similar: Action 32.4%, Casual 31.9%, Indie 24.9%, Arcade 5.9%, Colorful 4.8%
- #21 Lightfish
85% matchVery Positive81% of 178 reviews2011
Dev: Eclipse Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%
LightFish is a highly addictive arcade game, where the user controls a small fish who lives in the abyssal deeps of the ocean... surrounded by deadly creatures.
Why similar: Casual 30.9%, Action 27.6%, Indie 26.3%, Arcade 15.2%
- #22 fight wisdom
81% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: pengjianNiuPub: pengjianNIu
Windows
You can't miss the new game, you will regret for life
Why similar: Action 34.5%, Casual 34%, Indie 26.8%, Arcade 4.8%
- #23 Carrie's Order Up!
82% matchVery Positive95% of 139 reviews2016
Dev: Ink Dragon Works
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Cute, 2D arcade action game starring crustacean waitresses serving food to other aquatic folk.
Why similar: Casual 33.3%, Action 31.3%, Indie 25.3%, Arcade 10.1%
- #24 The Fox's Way Home
67% matchVery Positive89% of 177 reviews2024
Dev: BeXide Inc.
Windows · Mac
Before you know it, you find yourself in the realm between the hidden world and the real world. Rely on the guidance of the Fox Shrine Maiden who lives there, and escape from the otherworld!
Why similar: Casual 62.6%, Indie 37.4%
- #25 Breaking Blocks
80% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Star Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
An exciting 2D action platformer in the vein of arkanoid.
Why similar: Action 30.6%, Casual 30.1%, Indie 23.5%, Arcade 15.8%
- #26 AudioWizards
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: myTrueSound
Windows
AudioWizards is an accessible audio game full of arcade action and charm! Embark on an audiotistic journey to defend the world of Sondveiw. Master the sounds and defeat elementally imbued monsters together with your mentor Saundaman.
Why similar: Action 34.3%, Casual 33.4%, Indie 26.1%, Arcade 6.1%
- #27 The Dark Cave
67% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Leaves GamesPub: 2P Games
Windows
Every move you make counts in this gritty turn-based game! Fight against foes in opposite 3x3 grid boards. Plan ahead of your enemies’ attacks and carefully choose your moves: running out of moves will cost you health, but enemies will always keep coming. How deep can you get into The Dark Cave?
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #28 GESTALT: The Fifth Day
66% matchVery Positive94% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: KINJAKOPub: 072 Project
Windows
Wickeina 'Wicke' Gestalt lives in a haunted house. Trying to balance the stresses of life with the horrors of her home, play through a point-and-click psychological horror and multiple scenarios, where success and failure both progress the narrative of her story.
Why similar: Casual 54.5%, Indie 45.5%
- #29 Smells Like a Mushroom
66% matchPositive85% of 33 reviews2024
Dev: Red Limb StudioPub: Destructive Creations
Windows
Boomer jokes ✅ Vegetable puns ✅ Strange characters ✅ Join the Aveggers to fight through the solar system in a dynamic third-person platformer shooter and defeat the alien mushroom invasion. 99% silly, 100% vegan!
Why similar: Arcade 33.1%, Colorful 26.5%, Action 24.6%, Indie 15.9%
- #30 Voidsayer
67% matchMixed69% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: Pavel AuseitasauPub: indie.io
Windows
The world has fallen into darkness, cursed by the Abyss. You are one of the many hapless survivors at risk of being consumed. Unlike others, you have a chance to fight back. Voidsayer is a dark monster tamer jRPG. Assemble your monster team, take on eldritch horrors, and return hope to the world.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #31 Tunnel Vision
78% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Punji Studios
Windows
A disorienting arcade style "shooter" where you need to make your shot count because you only get one as well as you control its trajectory in an attempt to reach your target. Avoid obstacles, smash bonus targets and reach the end of the level without crashing in this bullet bending title.
Why similar: Action 30.6%, Casual 30.1%, Indie 23.5%, Arcade 15.8%
- #32 Jormungandr
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Jasconius Interactive
Windows
You are the serpent Jormungandr, middle child of Loki. After being cast into the oceans of Midgard, you must grow to encircle the land and catch your own tail to fulfill the prophecy of Ragnarok.
Why similar: Casual 32.4%, Action 31.8%, Indie 24.5%, Colorful 11.3%
- #33 Microscope Madness
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Nocturne Games
Windows · Mac
A strange virus has attacked the cell cultures in your laboratory, and it's up to you to manipulate the extra large "mother" cells and use them to destroy the attacking mutant motiles!
Why similar: Action 32.9%, Casual 32.4%, Indie 25.3%, Arcade 9.4%
- #34 Don't Explode
77% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Eldritch Heart Studio
Windows · Mac
2 Player only arcade game with one rule, don't explode.
Why similar: Action 29.4%, Casual 27.6%, Indie 22.6%, Arcade 20.5%
- #35 Chillax
68% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: RGBA Infinitum
Windows · Linux
Play arcade games while enjoying the sight of sea creatures.
Why similar: Casual 33.9%, Indie 26.5%, Action 23.3%, Arcade 16.3%
- #36 Elude
75% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Rock Interactive
Windows · Mac
Elude is a simple, yet challenging endless survival/arcade game. It will test all of your abilities to escape from the enemies or lead them intro traps.
Why similar: Action 31.4%, Casual 30.9%, Indie 23.4%, Arcade 14.4%
- #37 Phoenix Strike
78% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Tansion
Windows
In a casual game with a top view, you have to control military equipment from a Quad bike to a tank (only 4 types). During the passage of the location, you need to break enemy ambushes, but also collect keys to get to the boss. Defeating the boss will open access to the next level.
Why similar: Action 34.6%, Casual 34.1%, Indie 26.6%, Arcade 4.8%
- #38 Nebula Nuker
75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Octopi is not a Word
Windows
Command a powerful craft in order to lead a fleet to victory! Purchase upgrades to improve your ship, collect powerups, and destroy increasingly powerful foes!
Why similar: Action 31.4%, Casual 30.9%, Indie 24.2%, Arcade 13.5%
- #39 D.C. S#*!storm
74% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: D & M Arcade
Windows
A zany fast paced game where you take to the skies as a righteous turkey delivering comeuppance upon the heads of politicians who so richly deserve it in this parody of American politics and media.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #40 Ionball 2: Ionstorm
77% matchMixed69% of 669 reviews2014
Dev: Ironsun StudiosPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
IonBall 2: Ionstorm is an arcade game with a modern 3D twist; re-live the joys and frustrations (in equal measure) of classics games such as Breakout and Arkanoid, in a no holds barred fast action game with stunning 3D environments, awesome effects and a thumping soundtrack.
Why similar: Casual 40.8%, Action 30.5%, Arcade 23.5%, Indie 5.2%
- #41 SaberSaw VR
73% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: James OliverPub: Destined
Windows
Take the role of warrior controlling giant SaberSaws to defend yourself from waves of ever more challenging bots.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #42 Tunnel Vision
76% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Wayne Oxford Games
Windows · Mac
Tunnel Vision is a Retro Space shooter that harkens back to the early 80s Arcades. Fun simple addictive gameplay.
Why similar: Action 31.8%, Casual 31.3%, Indie 24.5%, Arcade 12.4%
- #43 You are a torpedo AI
73% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Leonardo Alexandrino
Windows
Navigate a torpedo in environments filled with obstacles and DESTROY YOUR TARGET.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #44 SKIMMERZ
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Harrison Went
Windows
Battle the enemy 3 rounds at a time in SKIMMERZ. Utilise game changing abilities to turn the tide and unlock each unique skimmer as you progress through colourful arena style maps.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #45 Evil Orbs
72% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: GoBit Games
Windows · Mac
We think they came from space. We think they are evil. But, we know that they need to be popped!Help save the world... From Evil!
Why similar: Action 36.8%, Casual 36.2%, Indie 27%
- #46 Mushroom: The Ruckus
71% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: AlexHoratio
Windows · Linux
A 2D hack-n-slash type deal - play as a mushroom who seeks approval from a floating eyeball.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #47 Kapsul Infinite
72% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2016
Dev: Luke O'Connor
Windows
Pilot your tiny space capsule through an endless series of procedurally generated challenges. Physics-based action gameplay that is easy to learn, but very difficult to master. Try and try again as you soak up the soothing atmosphere and striking abstract visuals.
Why similar: Casual 36.4%, Action 35.2%, Indie 28.4%
- #48 Neon
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Galactig
Windows
A nostalgia-fuelled first person shoot 'em up inspired by classic arcade games.Save the Earth, burn the Sun.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #49 Boinks
68% matchPositive96% of 45 reviews2017
Windows · Mac
Boinks is a fiendishly difficult game of skill. Hold down the mouse button to inflate your balls. Fill up the screen to level up. Don’t get hit. Don’t run out of balls. Sounds simple. Doesn’t it? WARNING: May contain contagious laughter for big kids.
Why similar: Casual 36.4%, Action 35.2%, Indie 28.4%
- #50 Adventure Of Thieves
71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Binarystudio 54
Windows · Mac
Platformer Lovers !!! Dare to accept the challenge? Player vs Player addicted? Train your skills in single player and join in PvP arena.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #51 StarLightRiders: HyperJump
53% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: LunarCitySeven
Windows
StarLightRiders: HyperJump is a fast paced and frantic multiplayer arcade shoot em up. Protect the solar system from the alien invasion and stop them from eliminating all life on Earth! Take control of the powerful HyperJump ships and blast the hell out of everything that moves.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #52 Neon Coliseum
70% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Mantis GamesPub: Displacement Studios
Windows
Neon Сoliseum is a fun and simple but at the same time highly addictive 2d action game in neon style. Face off against colorful neon villians as you attemt to collect as many score as possible. Your weapons are lasers, and this is a unique and interesting combat system that you will definitely like.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #53 WackIt
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Ross GramboPub: Grambo Games L.L.P
Windows
WackIt is a wacky action packed VR whacking experience. The goal is simple, whack moles with your mallet. If you do a good enough job, you will progress to more difficult levels, and if you do a really good job, you will get the tools to whack like you've never whacked before.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #54 Mecho Tales
69% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Arcade Distillery
Windows · Mac
An all-new adventure in the world of Mecho Wars! Run and shoot through chaotic platforming levels filled with spikes, bottomless pits and an army of deadly robots. Go it alone or team up with your friends in 4-player local multiplayer. Directed by Luc Bernard.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #55 Karl BOOM
65% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2019
Dev: Lothar May Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Karl BOOM is a fast-paced Bomberman-style action game with interactive maps and a coop survival mode.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #56 Pirate Jump 2
70% match5 user reviews0% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: EnsenaSoft
Windows
Pirate Jump 2 is a classic runner game and includes 3 gameplay modes for the entire family to enjoy. See you in Davie Jones' Locker!
Why similar: Casual 36.4%, Action 35.2%, Indie 28.4%
- #57 Wrecking Towers
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mindtrick
Windows
in this crazy game the idea is put the build of your enemy down.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%