- #1 TTV2
97% matchVery Positive86% of 1,152 reviews2017
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.9%, Difficult 13.6%, Retro 11.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Roguelike 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: As a direct successor, it maintains the same pixel-art style and fast-paced arcade maze mechanics.
- #2 TTV3
96% matchVery Positive85% of 148 reviews2019
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 28%
TTV3 is the third volume of the retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame series Trip to Vinelands
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.3%, Procedural Generation 11%, Retro 11%, Arcade 10.8%, Roguelike 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of providing casual yet challenging arcade gameplay in a retro package.
- #3 Downwell
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,486 reviews2015
Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.1%, Difficult 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-styled arcade game that demands constant movement and quick decision-making.
- #4 TTV4
95% matchVery Positive96% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 25%
TTV4 is the latest volume of the retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame series Trip to Vinelands.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.5%, Arcade 16%, Roguelike 10.5%, Action Roguelike 10.4%, Puzzle 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a psychedelic and fast-paced evolution of the original game's core maze-wandering loop.
- #5 Super Hexagon
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,964 reviews2012
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Why similar: Difficult 39%, Fast-Paced 36.5%, Arcade 12.5%, Indie 5.5%, Action 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the intense, high-speed, and minimalist arcade challenge that defines the core appeal of Trip to Vinelands.
- #6 VVVVVV
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,401 reviews2010
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
Why similar: Difficult 31.4%, Pixel Graphics 27.6%, Retro 18.9%, Indie 7.9%, 2D 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features a similar retro aesthetic and high-difficulty, precision-based platforming that requires quick reflexes.
- #7 WARPZONE DRIFTER
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 126 reviews2018
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Breakless drifter retro-hardcore arcade game, made by the same creator of the UBERMOSH series.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.7%, Retro 11.5%, Arcade 10.8%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Roguelike 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the retro, arcade-style intensity and fast-paced action found in the seed game.
- #8 One Finger Death Punch
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 16,332 reviews2014
Dev: Silver Dollar Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 59.6%, Action 9.3%, Difficult 9.3%, Arcade 5.9%, Indie 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the pure, minimalist, and rhythmic arcade action that makes simple mechanics feel incredibly engaging.
- #9 Velocibox
92% matchVery Positive88% of 639 reviews2014
Dev: Shawn Beck
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Velocibox is a twitch-heavy action game crafted for the hardcore audience.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 47.4%, Difficult 27.3%, Action 8.4%, Arcade 8.1%, Indie 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced arcade game that forces players to navigate through obstacles with extreme precision.
- #10 UBERMOSH Vol.5
91% matchVery Positive94% of 1,275 reviews2017
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.1%, Difficult 14.3%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-octane, arcade-focused experience with a strong emphasis on speed and retro visuals.
- #11 Dizzy Rogues
89% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: kumakare
Windows
Dizzy Rogues is an auto-runner roguelike with "turn" based combat. Bounce your weapon off enemies and objects, rack up your combo, and purchase unique items.
Why similar: Runner 19.7%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Difficult 11.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Roguelike 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-runner style game that emphasizes quick reflexes and retro aesthetics.
- #12 WORMHOLE
89% matchVery Positive98% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: Pocket Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Eat, shoot, dash, and explode your way through the cosmos in this adrenaline-fuelled arcade action game. WORMHOLE is a roguelike twist on the classic snake format featuring a stackable perk system and 100+ hand-crafted levels.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.4%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, 1980s 10.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Roguelike 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features grid-based, fast-paced arcade movement that requires quick thinking and pattern recognition.
- #13 Instant Dungeon!
90% matchVery Positive87% of 176 reviews2014
Dev: With The Love StudiosPub: Flying Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Instant Dungeon! mixes dungeon exploration with arcade action in the vein of the classic maze games from the 80s. Let Instant Dungeon! create a new dungeon just for you, complete with glittering treasures, vicious monsters, brutal boss battles, wild power ups and most importantly fun, Fun, FUN!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28%, Retro 19.6%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 13.2%, Indie 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A bite-sized, arcade-focused dungeon experience that mirrors the minimalist design of Trip to Vinelands.
- #14 Tribal Pass
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 436 reviews2016
Dev: Tribe TeaPub: Stas Shostak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A genre-twisting tactical runner where you maneuver, fight, think, sacrifice and evolve – all ON THE RUN.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.5%, Runner 20.3%, Difficult 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Arcade 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A runner-style game with pixel graphics that focuses on navigating through dangerous environments.
- #15 Castle of no Escape 2
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 455 reviews2016
Dev: D. E. X. TeamPub: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore 6 x 6 x 6 = 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting the necessary artefacts. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards — the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Fast-Paced 12.4%, Procedural Generation 10.5%, Difficult 9.8%, Roguelike 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, procedural dungeon crawler that emphasizes quick, difficult arcade action.
- #16 Champions of Breakfast
86% matchVery Positive84% of 204 reviews2016
Dev: Pirate Software
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A fast-paced arcade shooter breakfast-hell.
Why similar: Difficult 27.5%, Memes 26.8%, Arcade 17%, Action 15.9%, Indie 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult, bullet-hell arcade game that shares the same chaotic, fast-paced energy.
- #17 BIT.TRIP RUNNER
86% matchVery Positive86% of 3,946 reviews2011
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.
Why similar: Runner 30.6%, Arcade 15.8%, Difficult 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Retro 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines rhythmic gameplay with a retro aesthetic and high-difficulty, fast-paced movement.
- #18 QUICKERFLAK
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,787 reviews2022
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.
Why similar: Retro 34.8%, Roguelite 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 21%, Action 10.5%, Casual 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A retro, top-down arcade shooter that focuses on old-school difficulty and fast-paced combat.
- #19 SUPER Dungeon Muncher
84% matchMixed68% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: n_nexy
Windows
Avoid becoming Muncher's next meal in this fast-paced adventure! Control your anger, this game is hard!
Why similar: Runner 25%, Arcade 14.2%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Funny 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, arcade-style runner that requires fast movement and reaction times.
- #20 Mover
85% matchMixed70% of 66 reviews2017
Dev: Hont
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Mover is simplified Top-Down ACT game, You need to escape from different enemies to reach the end.Every floor is procedural, but this is only the first time you open the program.Game Features Minimum design,intuitive gameplay Retro cyberpunk art style
Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.3%, Difficult 18.2%, Action 12%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 11%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, difficult arcade game that focuses on simple movement mechanics to overcome obstacles.
- #21 Game Soup
83% matchVery Positive94% of 112 reviews2019
Dev: Game Soup LLC
Windows
Master a collection of 46 challenging minigames, including parodies of famous games! Each game lasts just seconds, so act fast!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 28%, Difficult 14.4%, Action 13.1%, Casual 11.2%, Arcade 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a collection of fast-paced, casual arcade experiences that align with the seed game's design philosophy.
- #22 Dashing Fire
82% matchVery Positive96% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Blackthornprod
Windows
DASH between tiny, monster-infested planets on your journey to becoming the next Sun!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.8%, Difficult 14.2%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-roguelike that emphasizes movement and quick combat encounters.
- #23 Witchinour
82% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: mahojigoku
Windows
Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.2%, Difficult 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Roguelite 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down, action-roguelike that provides a similar level of arcade intensity and retro charm.
- #24 Cyberhunt
81% matchVery Positive85% of 2,639 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!
Why similar: 1980s 20.1%, Retro 18.8%, Arcade 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Action 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A retro, shoot-em-up that provides a casual yet engaging arcade experience.
- #25 BLOODSAINT
79% matchVery Positive97% of 150 reviews2024
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
"BLOODSAINT is not a remaster of a 94's retro-hardcore minigame about a cleric performing a ritual for a ruthless synthetic deity, but pretty close."
Why similar: Fast-Paced 35.3%, Retro 15.6%, Difficult 14.4%, Action Roguelike 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down retro game that emphasizes atmospheric action and arcade difficulty.
- #26 QUICKERFLAK 2
80% matchVery Positive93% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
QUICKERFLAK 2 is a retro-hardcore room-beater time-attack super fast-paced minigame.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 38.7%, Arcade 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Roguelike 9.2%, Action Roguelike 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with more bullet-hell elements while maintaining the fast-paced arcade feel.
- #27 Glitch Maze.exe
79% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Roman Paramonov
Windows
In this fast-paced arcade game, inspired by Pac-Man, you navigate through a dark maze, chasing the highest score. Avoid the lurking dangers, find secrets and game-changing power-ups as you explore the maze. And remember, even your failures can illuminate your path through the darkness.
Why similar: Retro 27%, Arcade 21.6%, Puzzle 16%, Casual 8.7%, 1980s 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a stylized, retro maze-based gameplay loop that feels very similar to the seed game.
- #28 Bighead Runner
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 184 reviews2018
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Bighead Runner is an arcade endless runner that challenges you to collect coins and conquer the leaderboards! Dash, jump, and slide through procedurally generated stages, striving to beat your best score and unlock awesome skins.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.8%, Runner 15.6%, Difficult 11.1%, 1980s 9%, Arcade 8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, arcade-runner that shares the simple, single-player focus of the seed game.
- #29 Maze
78% matchVery Positive88% of 79 reviews2021
Dev: Nichita Ciuprin
Windows · Mac
Maze is a short psychedelic experience. Run and fight enemies in randomly generated levels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.4%, 1980s 31.5%, Procedural Generation 13.8%, Roguelike 12.1%, Action 8%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, cyberpunk-themed maze game that focuses on quick, action-oriented navigation.
- #30 Planes, Bullets and Vodka
78% matchVery Positive86% of 2,589 reviews2016
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.3%, Difficult 14.2%, Retro 13%, Arcade 11.6%, 1980s 11.4%
- #31 Ding Dong XL
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 875 reviews2018
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A fast-paced, neon-infused arcade game with simple one-button controls! Addictive, easy to learn, and perfect for quick sessions. Challenge yourself to beat your high score while waiting in queue for another game!
Why similar: Runner 23.6%, Difficult 19.2%, Fast-Paced 16%, Arcade 12.4%, 1980s 9.2%
- #32 Post Void
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,026 reviews2020
Dev: YCJY Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.4%, Difficult 15.5%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Retro 9.4%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #33 Road Doom
77% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Agelvik
Windows
ROAD DOOM is an arcade bullet-hell with a cheesy story. On a quest to defeat the four horsemen, blast your way through evil beings with skills of immense power. Unleash your wrath!
Why similar: Memes 17.5%, Difficult 14.4%, Retro 11.1%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 10.1%
- #34 UBERMOSH:OMEGA
75% matchVery Positive90% of 480 reviews2019
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 36%
UBERMOSH:OMEGA, the apex of Walter Machado's Cult Classic series UBERMOSH.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 28.8%, Retro 11.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Action Roguelike 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #35 Devious Dungeon
76% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Difficult 19.5%, Action Roguelike 16%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #36 Aesthetic Melody
76% matchVery Positive90% of 78 reviews2017
Dev: Adam DeLease
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sit back and enjoy 30 minutes of original electronic and vaporwave music in this challenging platformer, push forward to unlock Time Trial mode and a second playable character who completely changes the gameplay.
Why similar: Difficult 22.2%, Memes 17.4%, 1980s 14.4%, Funny 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #37 Broken Armor
74% matchVery Positive83% of 810 reviews2016
Dev: Jonathan TindellPub: Wastebasket Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A knight exiled from his kingdom must find the holy grail if he is to return.
Why similar: Difficult 18.6%, Retro 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 10.5%
- #38 JUMPGRID
74% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2019
Dev: Ian MacLartyPub: Shape Shop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Deftly teleport your way through a cosmic obstacle course in this white-knuckle arcade dodge-em-up!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 36.4%, Difficult 21.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Retro 9.5%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #39 Pivot XL
73% matchVery Positive95% of 182 reviews2018
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Pivot XL is a fast-paced, minimalist arcade score chaser with simple one-button controls. Pivot, dodge obstacles, and survive as long as possible in this addictive ‘just-one-more-round’ challenge. Perfect for quick sessions or while waiting in queue for another game!
Why similar: Difficult 22.5%, Fast-Paced 20.8%, Runner 16%, Arcade 14.1%, Retro 9.2%
- #40 QUICKERFLAK_RUTHLESSMOD
73% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
QUICKERFLAK_RUTHLESSMOD is the standalone "pretty hard" expansion of the retro-hardcore minigame QUICKERFLAK.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Retro 20%, Arcade 18.4%, Roguelike 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
- #41 Corn Defenders
73% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Jackson WynnPub: JC384
Windows
A modern game inspired by many popular 1980s arcade games that depicts a student locked inside of a school. You will need to trade for and collect corn to escape. You will also need to run away from Dr. Small and the teachers
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Arcade 17.2%, 1980s 15.7%, Action 12.1%, Retro 10.7%
- #42 MOONPONG: Tales of Epic Lunacy
72% matchVery Positive95% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Psychedelic Roguelite Pong 'em up where you go to bring back the Moon. A crazy, addictive, and hilarious arcade-action game based on the granddad of all video games.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.6%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Arcade 12.2%, Retro 9.5%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #43 REDLINE CROOKS
69% matchVery Positive99% of 73 reviews2024
Dev: Alexander Golke
Windows · Linux
REDLINE CROOKS is a fast-paced roguelite combat racing game in which you destroy cops, walls and possibly yourself in a chaotic pursuit of freedom and riches. Upgrade, Slam, Taunt and Boost your way out of imprisonment through the lawless roads that lie ahead, and you may find personal absolution.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Difficult 14%, Roguelite 10.5%, Arcade 9.2%
- #44 UBERMOSH:WRAITH
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,176 reviews2017
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
UBERMOSH:WRAITH is the fourth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.6%, Difficult 12.3%, Retro 11.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #45 UBERMOSH:BLACK
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,225 reviews2016
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
UBERMOSH:BLACK is the second volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Cut bullets with your sword, shoot with heavy guns and splatter enemies with a rage fueled psionic wave.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Difficult 11.1%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelike 10%
- #46 Diehard Dungeon
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.7%, Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 10.2%, Retro 10%, Difficult 8.8%
- #47 UBERMOSH Vol.3
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,209 reviews2016
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The third volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 32%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 11.6%, Difficult 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #48 Footgun: Underground
68% matchVery Positive87% of 123 reviews2024
Dev: Turtle Knight GamesPub: CobraTekku Games
Windows
Roguelike with balls! Prove your ball skills and dribble your way through a randomly generated, dangerous track network full of deadly challenges! Face post-apocalyptic mutants, improve your balls with high-tech upgrades and escape the pixel art underground labyrinth.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Fast-Paced 15.6%, Arcade 14.9%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 12.7%
- #49 Dungeon Escape
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 910 reviews2016
Dev: Roenko Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and a great chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Difficult 33.3%, Retro 23.8%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 8.2%, 2D 7.3%
- #50 Immortal Redneck
68% matchVery Positive90% of 3,289 reviews2017
Dev: Crema
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 35.4%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Roguelite 11.7%, Difficult 7.5%
- #51 BEERCRUSH
65% matchVery Positive99% of 144 reviews2025
Dev: LOWLIGHT
Windows · Linux
Enter the world of John Beer in this psychotic, fast-paced roguelike where you drink beer to stay alive! Dash as fast as you can through unique and crazy worlds to break the vicious cycle. So what are you waiting for!? LIVE LIFE. EVERY GOLDEN MINUTE OF IT!
Why similar: Runner 22.8%, Fast-Paced 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Roguelike 11%
- #52 aMAZE Untouchable
71% matchMixed57% of 114 reviews2018
Dev: Blender Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
aMAZE Untouchable is a straightforward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze with calm soundtrack.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.5%, Difficult 21%, Retro 13.6%, Roguelike 10.8%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #53 Whackerball
68% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Whackerball is a twin-stick shooter roguelite with Breakout inspired mechanics. Master the unique combat system as you venture through a multitude of diverse areas while collecting powerful and game changing upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Roguelike 19.2%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 10.2%, Retro 10%
- #54 Vintage Year
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 105 reviews2015
Dev: Nooner Bear Studio LLCPub: Clique Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Explore the dark underbelly of a massive wine cellar contested with cult bandits, traps, and paranormal bosses. Select from an array of different characters with unique abilities, and opportunities for customization.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 59.2%, Action 23.3%, Indie 17.5%
- #55 Super Amazing Wagon Adventure
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,927 reviews2013
Dev: sparsevector
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Super Amazing Wagon Adventure is a fast-paced 2d shooting game with a random story. You control a group of three migrants traveling west along a wagon trail. The game consists of short scenes that are sequenced together in a semi-random way to tell a crazy adventure story.
Why similar: Difficult 19.1%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 11.9%, Retro 10.4%
- #56 Mustache in Hell
69% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2016
Dev: IdunaSoft
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A trip to hell. Hordes of demons. Big guns. Insane combat encounters. Pixel art mustaches. It's going to be a long day for Officer John Mustache.
Why similar: Difficult 28.9%, Retro 19%, Action 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Funny 10.9%
- #57 Frantic Dimension
69% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'. Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.9%, Difficult 12.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Retro 10.3%, Action 9.9%
- #58 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
67% matchVery Positive94% of 362 reviews2017
Dev: Game Ever Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.
Why similar: Difficult 21%, Arcade 19.2%, Retro 17.8%, Action 13.2%, Casual 11.1%
- #59 Panic Porcupine
66% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2022
Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: Shiny Dolphin Games LLC
Windows · Mac
A Meat-Like/Hedge-Like Mashup! Dr. Proventriculus is snatching up the Chickabirbs! Help Panic blast through over 50 stages of topsy-turvy, spike-laced, slime-drenched, buzzsaw-filled deathtraps to rescue them! And remember, there are no rings...
Why similar: Fast-Paced 37%, Difficult 20.9%, Retro 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Arcade 5.6%
- #60 Super House of Dead Ninjas
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,721 reviews2013
Dev: MegadevPub: Bitmap Bureau
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Fast-Paced 16.5%, Roguelike 13.5%, Difficult 13.5%, Arcade 7.9%