- #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%, Indie 43%
- #2 Exteria
96% matchMixed45% of 33 reviews2016
Dev: Mysteria Studio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.1 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%, Indie 43%
- #3 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%, Indie 43%
- #4 ReBoot
95% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2016
Dev: Georgy Topalo
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.1 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%, Indie 43%
- #5 Starship Rubicon
94% 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%, Indie 43%
- #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%, Indie 43%
- #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%, Indie 43%
- #8 Tequila Zombies 3
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 231 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 57.8%, Indie 42.2%
- #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%, Indie 44%
- #10 GOLDRUSHERS
89% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: UnNaturalism Inc.
Windows · Mac
A Goldrush themed local multiplayer brawler for PC and Mac!Play as two competing prospectors trying to fill your safes with precious gold nuggets or other items of value.GOLDRUSHERS will provide fast paced action, wacky antics, and flying horses for your living room.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #11 Beyond the Wizard
87% matchMixed61% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: EJB StudioPub: Team ShockdriveR
Windows
This is a 2D action hardcore flatformer game. Get into the simple but difficult world of Beyond the Wizard! If you have enough patience, this game will not be difficult!
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #12 The Necromancer's Castle
90% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Stone Axe Games
Windows
The Necromancer's Castle is a sidescroller where you play as a wizard trying to get back a stolen magic diamond from an evil necromancer. You will be stuck in rooms with enemies chasing you, and you have to defeat them all to get to the next one.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #13 Spellcastia
89% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Node Viar
Windows
Spellcastia is a magical shooter designed specifically for VR. Its main feature is the use of active gesticulation to invoke a spell, so you get a deeper dive into the virtual reality and the world where magic rules.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #14 AngelShooter
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: DeepChensGames
Windows · Mac
《AngelShooter》 is a high difficulty bitmap horizontal-scroll shooting game. There are 6 different levels in the game. You will control the angels to pursue the witch's footprint who destroyed the world, all the way to defeat all kinds of enemies and finally the witch.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #15 Ship Happens
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Daygames
Windows
Ship Happens is a 4-player local party game where you use your pirate ship to outplay, outwit and murder your opponents. Load your cannons and get ready to hurt your friends. Best played within punching distance of your friends.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #16 Rabbit Valley Legend (兔子山谷传说)
88% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Bamboo Secrets Co.,Limited
Windows
A cute action VR game of snowball.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #17 Molly - Can you survive 100 nights?
83% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Cupantae.ie Games
Windows
Molly - Can you survive 100 nights?
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #18 PROJECT VELOCITY
84% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Omnirift
Windows · Mac · Linux
PROJECT VELOCITY is a Bullet Hell and Endless Runner where the speed never stops rising, and the obstacles never stop coming. Fight and cruise your way through obstructions and bosses with ever-increasing difficulty!
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #19 WWTF
82% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Yarrrg Studios
Windows
WWTF is a shoot them up boss rush inspired by the old classic Yars Revenge. Play as Pawda and escape the terrible cybernetic ex-soldiers animals of the zoo by flying with your jetpack and shooting.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #20 The Pit
75% 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%, Indie 43%
- #21 Spin the Beat
86% matchNo user reviews2017
Dev: Clockwork Anomaly, LLC
Windows · Mac
Jump-n-dodge couch-multiplayer arcade action to the beat of the music! A party game for 1 to 4 players.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #22 GALAXY MONSTER
81% 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%, Indie 43%
- #23 Vector Born
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Burning Nebula Studios
Windows
Vector Born is an arcade bullet-hell style game. Blast through waves of unique enemies. Collect powerful upgrades. Destroy everything that stands in your way. Local coop. Controller Support. 4 Levels. Several playable ships. Weapon upgrades. Settings control. Much more to come!
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #24 Space electrician
79% 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%, Indie 43%
- #25 Champions of Aerial
80% 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%, Indie 43%
- #26 SuperLuminauts
81% matchMostly Negative27% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: LampFire
Windows · Mac
Break Space-Time with Friends! SuperLuminauts is a local-multiplayer spaceship shooter where your missiles leave trails in time. With the tight controls of an arcade shooter, and the deep mechanics of no other, soon you'll be flying, thinking, and blowing up your friends like a true SuperLuminaut.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #27 Oval
76% 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%, Indie 43%
- #28 Onslaught VR
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MindWalker Games
Windows
Jump into the fray with Onslaught VR! Armed with multiple gun types, devastating AOE attacks, and aerial capabilities, you'll face off against multiple enemies and powerful commanders. Good luck, soldier... you'll need it.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #29 Tech Clash
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Interstellar PunksPub: ESAT
Windows
In the far future huge companies compete for the control of the technological market, in this mayhem the CEOs of the biggest companies reunite and decide to fight it off in a tournament! Each company will provide a champion in what would be the fight of the century!
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #30 Pencil vs. Eraser
77% 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%, Indie 43%
- #31 Slayer Of Traitors
79% matchMostly Negative23% of 47 reviews2018
Dev: Tero Lunkka
Windows
Player is wounded female, who only mission is to kill all zombies in different missions
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #32 Ducks in Space
75% 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%, Indie 43%
- #33 Impossibox
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Deadly Serious Media
Windows
In Impossibox work your way through 50, sometimes seemingly impossible, levels and show the world what you are made of! Collect the coins to clear the levels. Impossibox has everything a tough platformer needs to challenge your skill.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #34 Cubiques 2
77% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Dilmer ValecillosPub: Dilmer Games
Windows · Mac
Cubiques 2 is the sequel of our acclaimed indie game "Cubiques". In this new sequel multiple cubes invade this simplistic but very challenging world. Every movement must be well thought out since each movement can affect multiple cubes in the environment.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #35 Kyber Knights
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Portaalin Pojat Oy
Windows
A multiplayer VR game by an Arcade for Arcades. Kyber Knights is a fun and easy multiplayer game developed exclusively for VR Arcades. Simple controls and an easy to control Operator View make this fast paced shooter a great choice for Arcades. CURRENTLY ONLY IN LAN.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #36 Bowman VS Zombies
74% 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%, Indie 43%
- #37 Blind Blades
76% 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%, Indie 43%
- #38 Bud Blitz
73% 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%, Indie 43%
- #39 TopShot: Darkness
78% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Berkem Agach
Windows
1v1 Multiplayer Top-down shooter game
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #40 Rogue Singularity
71% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Considerable Content
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Singularity is a high-speed infinite obstacle course. Navigate the perils at the edge of a rogue singularity as it tears worlds apart. Customise your robot and face infinite challenges, fighting to survive. Traverse universes to discover what lies beyond the void.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #41 Battle Trendaria
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: megaeggz
Windows
Shapeshifting Local Multiplayer upto 4 players Third person shooter
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #42 Rubicon Approach
63% 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%, Indie 43%
- #43 Attack of the Gooobers
73% 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%, Indie 43%
- #44 Mischief On Main Street
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quantum Games
Windows
Lie and bluff your way to victory in this online multiplayer VR game inspired by the likes of Mafia and Trouble in Terrorist Town!
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #45 Terra Tanks: Defenders of the Earth
72% 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%, Indie 43%
- #46 Ascend
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Newspaper Hats
Windows
Ascend is a first-person VR Arena Shooter where you rise to greatness in a crucible of visceral and kinetic combat. Rise above your enemies by engaging in intense aerial warfare and leverage the power of VR with our unique lean motion flight system.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #47 Epsilon Jump Prime
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Energize Labs Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Epsilon Jump is a retro, Geometry Wars-inspired arcade game based on a unique warping mechanic where you warp through enemies to destroy them, chaining warps together to get a high score.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #48 Exostorm
73% 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%, Indie 43%
- #49 Still Dark At Dawn
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Kick Games
Windows
Built from the ground up for VR, Still Dark At Dawn's highly immersive gameplay will test your grit and ability to trust all of your senses, in a hope survive The Dawn.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #50 Edge Guardian
71% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: Hypothermic Games
Windows
Edge Guardian is a surreal-futuristic action beat-em-up for the HTC Vive. You have been summoned to defend the fringe of reality itself from a horde of reality-eating void cubes. Find yourself immersed in many different, eerie landscapes, punching your way through wave after wave of enemies.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #51 Red Hot Ricochet
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Wyatt YeongPub: Everook
Windows · Mac
It's high noon in this barren wasteland, and only one of you is making it out alive. Sure, you could try and shoot them right between the eyes - but where's the fun in that? Red Hot Ricochet is an intense game of ricochet duels, and you'll need wise shooting, lucky bounces, and a bit of triggernometry to win.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #52 Zig
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Scumways
Windows · Mac · Linux
50 levels of fast-paced, old school, arcade blasting.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #53 ARIS
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TBM StudiosPub: Lit Network
Windows
Strategically clear your way of enemies to gather points, salvage killed enemies for extra points, all while avoiding and engaging in combat with other different types of enemies. Added effects and game mechanics make for challenging gameplay in a fast paced environment.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #54 Drop Out 0
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2016
Dev: Ward Dehairs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 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%, Indie 43%
- #55 Midnight Grub Session
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Crumb Goblin Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get down with the thiccness
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #56 Banshee Force
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Sapphire Software Inc
Windows
Banshee Force is a virtual reality game where you command the legendary Banshee Force Weapons Platform. Standing in the middle of a planetary battle you use the weapons platform to stop the invaders and build a defense that can outlast the enemy.
Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%
- #57 Refraction
66% 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 57%, Indie 43%