- #1 No Stick Shooter
97% matchPositive83% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Happy Robot Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Happy Robot presents a fresh take on the classic retro-arcade shooters we all know and love. Featuring 30 levels of non-stop mayhem, a huge variety of enemies, strategic weaponry, and a unique control scheme, No Stick Shooter is packed full of explosive fun!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #2 Deathwave
96% matchMostly Negative39% of 33 reviews2016
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Use an arsenal of deadly weaponry and magic as you struggle to defeat a relentless enemy at the gate between your world and theirs in this arcade FPS.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #3 Exteria
96% matchMixed45% of 33 reviews2016
Dev: Mysteria Studio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Exteria is an old school fantasy first person shooter. Play through the short story and fight for a highscore in survival mode!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #4 Starship Rubicon
95% 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 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #5 ReBoot
94% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2016
Dev: Georgy Topalo
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The game combines modern 3D-graphics and old school gameplay.Forget about peaceful aiming and a sense of superiority over your enemies.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #6 Operation KREEP
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: Magic Item Tech
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
An extraterrestrial organism threatens deep space exploration missions! Only trained personnel working as a team can eliminate these infestations. But, the corporation financing the space endeavor has a private mail for you: Cold hard cash for the alien alive! Which side will you choose?
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #7 ASCII Attack
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 41 reviews2016
Dev: Daisy Maze Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A Cold War super computer has gone rogue and is printing launch codes for a first strike. There is only one way to prevent nuclear Armageddon; enter the dot matrix, collect the codes, and defeat the ASCII army. ASCII Attack is a retro style indie action title inspired by arcade games of yesteryear.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #8 Tequila Zombies 3
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 235 reviews2017
Dev: IriySoft
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Tequila Zombies 3 is a platform shooter. Zombie apocalypse strikes hard. Zombies, vampires and demons spread all over the world. But there is still hope... guns... and alcohol! So there is still a chance to survive. Kill all zombies, drink all tequila!
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #9 Oblivion's Edge
91% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: Odd EmuPub: MMOVentures
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Oblivion’s Edge is an arcade and bullet hell inspired twin stick shooter with multiple game modes and difficulty levels. You are the last pilot on Earth, tasked with slowing down the invasion and giving survivors enough time to escape.
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #10 Hooklings
89% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Pasculator
Windows
Hook, pull, jump and do combos to clear 100 screens of enemies, alone or with your friends in this platformer inspired by arcade classics from the 80s.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #11 Drop Out 0
90% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2016
Dev: Ward Dehairs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Drop Out 0 is an online first person shooter with a twist: there are no hitpoints! Beat your opponents by knocking them out of the map with various crazy weapons. The game features very straightforward, cross-platform multiplayer. Just download, set up and play online within 2 minutes.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #12 Blind Blades
89% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2016
Dev: Heavy Key Studios
Windows · Mac
The art of the sword is death by one stroke. The art of stealth is proximity with the unaware. In Blind Blades, players must master both. No special button combinations. No life bars. Just player against player. Skill against skill. Winner take all.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #13 Rest in Jelly
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Miracles Games
Windows
Welcome to “Rest in Jelly”, a videogame that will test your platforming ability and precision in ways that will drive you crazy. Control Jack the Devil in his adventure to terminate the fearful jelly rebellion. All you will need is just a button… plus an almost non-human accuracy and nerves of steel.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #14 Aftermath Y2K
88% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Matthew Willis
Windows · Linux
Inspired by such games as Castlevania and Ninja Gaiden; aftermath is a NES styled action platformer. However in Aftermath you play as a dog. You must run, jump, and dodge your way through 8 levels to recover your beloved owner. All the while also trying to fend off thugs, bandits, henchmen, and mutants.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #15 The Pit
81% 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 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #16 Revenge on the Streets
85% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: Del_PlayerPub: DEL PLAYER
Windows
In the year 201X, a policeman was beaten by bandits and becomes unconscious, his fighter sister Karina Kickboxing decides to do justice with his own hands, and part in seeking of REVENGE IN THE STREETS
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #17 Galactic Storm
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: Dawid Bujak
Windows
Galactic Storm is a top down shoot'em up. It features distinct weapons, fast action and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #18 Oval
84% matchPositive90% of 40 reviews2019
Dev: Reactor HeartPub: Reactor Heart
Windows
Oval takes your skills to a whole new level with thrilling and competitive multiplayer battles. Break your speed limit and go faster than ever without motion-sickness thanks to Oval's unique technology. Create, share or play awesome community maps using the multiplayer level editor.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #19 IS -Infinite Stratos- Versus Colors
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: PROJECT YNP
Windows
High-speed 3D action battler! Control the world's strongest powered exoskeleton in Infinite Stratos and aim for the top! Manipulate the varios IS! Master an array of equipment!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #20 Ke-Tsu-No-Ana
86% matchMixed53% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: Yusuke UemuraPub: Yusuke Uemura
Windows
Ke-tsu-no-ana is Arcade Style Shoot'em Up Game. Grab your joystick Let's Go into The Ke-Tsu-no-ana!!!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #21 Ducks in Space
82% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Happy Cow Games LLC
Windows
Ducks in Space is a 2D platformer where you play as Captain Quackers, a duck attempting to thwart the plans of the most evil creatures in the universe: geese!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #22 HERO-E
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 44 reviews2017
Dev: Osky Studios
Windows
Explore a world of underground caves, rescuing swimmers who have been kidnapped by a mysterious black hand ...
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #23 GunWorld
86% matchMostly Negative31% of 72 reviews2015
Dev: m07games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Plant seeds to grow guns in a challenging retro platformer.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #24 Bud Blitz
81% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Dave Brake Creations
Windows · Mac
Bud Blitz is a fast-paced cannabis-themed action/arcade game with a splash of simulation. Grow your way to the top of the leaderboard while defending your crops from enemies by using a variety of outrageous weapons!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #25 Bowman VS Zombies
79% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Antoine Hésèque
Windows
Grab your bow, nock your arrows, and fight to survive against waves of nasty zombies, gruesome monsters, and epic bosses who follow the orders of your worst enemy in Bowman VS Zombies!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #26 BeeBeeQ
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Popup Asylum
Windows
BeeBeeQ is an asymmetric local multiplayer game where one VR player controls a Chef while up to four xbox controller players control Bees. Armed with a spatula and a fly swat the VR chef player has to try cook while the bees steal food, sting and generally harass him.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #27 XENOCAVE
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BLUE LED
Windows
XENOCAVE is a retro-styled, scrolling platformer that elevates the genre with a unique fusion of ability and fine-tuned mechanics inspired by the classics. Specifically, imagine an amalgam of Mario's fluid controls, the double-jump and rapid-fire of Ghosts 'n Goblins, and the themes of Crystal Caves.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #28 Battle Trendaria
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: megaeggz
Windows
Shapeshifting Local Multiplayer upto 4 players Third person shooter
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #29 STARCATCHER
69% 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 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #30 Attack of the Gooobers
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: SluggishtacoGames
Windows
Grab some friends or play alone and prepare to defend yourself from the Goobers in "Attack Of The Goobers!" Choose between multiple classes with unique abilities to survive the attack. Customize your characters stats and appearance to play how you like. Purchase weapons to defend yourself from the Goobers.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #31 GALAXY MONSTER
76% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Small GamesPub: GLD Games
Windows
The action takes place in the alternative reality. Among far stars, heroes fight monsters on arenas. This fight is eternal.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #32 Exostorm
78% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2015
Dev: Midnight Oil Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A classic top-down vertical scrolling "shoot-em-up" with amazing music and art.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #33 Terra Tanks: Defenders of the Earth
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Moss Piglet Games
Windows
A cloud hopping, alien blasting arcade experience that draws elements from classic shoot 'em ups and other iconic games of the 80's arcade era. Assume command of one of the five legendary Terra Tanks to defend the earth!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #34 Lots of Balls
75% matchPositive82% of 34 reviews2018
Dev: Paddle Team
Windows
Lots of Balls is a not-so-new game from our brand-not-so-new team based on a... not so brand new concept, BUT with a lot of brand new twists!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #35 Mactabilis
77% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2015
Dev: Blazing Bit Games
Windows
Mactabilis is a modern shooter with rpg elements. Customize your ship, select from a large array of weapons or even create your own with the powerful in-game editor! Blast your way through vibrant, multi-level, adrenaline filled missions in search of loot and power.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #36 GunFu Heroes
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: TheFifthWaffle
Windows
GunFu Heroes is a quick-paced, 2-4 local multiplayer party game where your goal is to be the last one standing. A variety of weapons introduce different styles of play while various fighters and maps keep the game feeling fresh.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #37 Corporate America
73% 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 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #38 Prison Bomber
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Sai Attack
Windows
Prison Bomber is an oldschool arcade shooter, based on classic 2d action games. Your main goal is to rescue your ally from enemies prison. Fight your way through the mass of enemies and beat the high-score.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #39 UBERCOLD
73% matchMixed55% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: Side Group
Windows
A stylish parody game featuring an unconventional weapon.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #40 Delay
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: Matt FrankPub: baconlovarstudios
Windows
Inspired by Superhot, Delay is a fast-paced action platformer in which the player must manipulate time to cheat death and defeat their enemies.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #41 The Airship Designer
71% 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 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #42 Binary Trigger
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Iain KingPub: onelivesleft
Windows
Binary Trigger is a virtual reality precision wave shooter, with an emphasis on accuracy and speed. Competing for the highest score is the focus of the game, and you'll have to be quick and sharp if you want to keep your score multipliers high.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #43 Potentia
71% 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 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #44 Shoot'n'Scroll 3D
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: PlayMobileFreePub: Dikobraz Games
Windows
Helicopter arcade game. Shoot'em-up action with plenty of adventures and adrenaline.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #45 Cars Arena
69% matchMixed62% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: PixelPlex
Windows
Cars Arena is an online 2-8 player deathmatch action game.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #46 Rubicon Approach
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Carbon Fiber Games
Windows
Rubicon Approach is a fast paced zero gravity shooter with a unique free movement system. Engage an enemy team in high speed, adrenaline fueled action across multiple maps.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #47 Going Astray
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Slayers' Stronghold Studios
Windows · Mac
Dodge and run your way through a failing ship as you flee for your life. The Syndicate's taking fire and the crew have fled. As you prepare your escape the security system detects intruders on board. As you dawn your suit and race down the halls make sure you align yourself with the gates and match the colors or you could fall victim to...
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #48 S#arp Shooter
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Complex Infinity
Windows
Guns fire and enemies attack based on music you choose from your library in S#arp Shooter - a VR game where you are dropped into an action movie scene and must stylishly shoot your way out!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #49 Battlemage Training
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Mikael Mattsson
Windows
In Battlemage Training you are an aspiring Battlemage. Practice swinging your war wand with speed and precision.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #50 Deadly Blue
68% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Breading Games
Windows
Deadly blue is a journey through the world full of dangers, where you will fight against the evil creatures, overcome different obstacles on the way to your beloved.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #51 Galactis
72% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Gustavo Contreras
Windows
Galactis is a single-player space shooter where good reflexes are in high demand. Revive the glory of the ancient arcade days!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #52 Space electrician
66% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: High and WidePub: Bitclock Studio
Windows
Space electrician is a classic falcon in a space setting
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #53 Pencil vs. Eraser
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Quinn PurdyPub: Bellringer Studios
Windows · Mac
In Pencil vs. Eraser you play as an eraser that fights off evil pencil doodles. Erase the doodles using a variety of weapons to earn money used to upgrade your eraser. Pencil vs. Eraser has an infinite number of levels filled with behaviourally-unique enemies that are hand-drawn to life during gameplay.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #54 Champions of Aerial
67% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Quick Save Studios
Windows
Champions of Aerial is a battle arena fighting game with up to four players where the goal is to under a series of rounds, push the other players off the platform and be the only one remaining, to be the Champion.
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #55 Jolly Riot
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Victorian Clambake
Windows · Mac · Linux
A rip-roaring fighting game featuring a hardy crew of swashbucklers!
Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #56 Saint George | The Tree Of Secrets
56% 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 57.2%, Indie 42.8%