- #1 The Rebel
97% matchMixed42% of 57 reviews2016
Dev: Clockwork Game Software
Windows
The Rebel is all about having fun and enjoying nice graphics.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #2 Battle For The Sun
96% matchMostly Negative38% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: Appsolutely Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle for the Sun is an action-packed, first-person shooter documenting the realities of war seen through the eyes of a special forces soldier in a world under alien attack. We find ourselves abruptly thrown into an adventure as a talented soldier carrying out his duty in this epic war.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #3 Networm
96% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2015
Dev: Cuddly Zombie Games
Windows
Networm is the debut title from Cuddly Zombie Games - A retro-themed hacking game inspired by 80's sci-fi films and the card game "Netrunner".
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #4 Pizzarian
95% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2015
Dev: Alex Jedraszczak
Windows
The year is 2010 A.D.—The Future—and your mission is to be the coolest pizza delivery business in the Jovian system. Cut through traffic, avoid the police, and deliver pizzas to the moons of Jupiter! Save up your money to buy better ships and upgrade your pizzeria. Just look out for the competition...!
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #5 Undercity
94% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: Glass Isle Entertainment
Windows
Undercity is a challenging action game about rushing through tunnels on a jet-powered board at high speed. Dodge whatever comes your way and unlock new powers as you progress. The game was created entirely by a single developer.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #6 Mall Mayhem
94% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Titanium Game Studios
Windows
Mall Mayhem is a game with one very simple goal: destroy the mall. How you do it is up to you. In your arsenal is a variety of abilities perfect for the job. Almost every object in every mall can be destroyed so your destructive spree won't end anytime soon. Watch out for shoppers!
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #7 Dawn of H'btakh
93% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: megaeggz
Windows
Bizarre roguelike arcade FPS. The fish demon H'btakh is trapped in a maze, luckily he has lots of super powers.
Why similar: Action 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #8 ASSASSINATION STATION
92% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Fabio Biancarelli
Windows
ASSASSINATION STATION is a dastardly difficult stealth pixel shooter featuring procedurally generated levels, a sky-high skill ceiling, competitive scoring system, and frenetic, smoke-smooth gameplay.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #9 2V Hoverbike
91% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: IntertumPub: intertum
Windows · Mac
2V Hoverbike is a horizontal shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #10 Capsular
88% matchVery Positive84% of 85 reviews2019
Dev: Gunschlinger
Windows
Capsular is a unique arena shooter featuring a "One shot, One Kill" mechanic. Jump into a fast paced match where your skill matters most!
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #11 Ancient Future
89% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Binary Fusion
Windows · Mac
Ancient Future is a fast paced multiplayer brawler set in a pixelated cyberpunk dystopia. Choose from a huge set of weapons, items, and characters to make your perfect loadout, and fight your friends or play online!
Why similar: Action 58.9%, Indie 41.1%
- #12 Hauntsters
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2015
Dev: Shark Tree Studios
Windows
Hauntsters is a 2D battle game in which up to 4 players compete for victory in a spooky arena. Each player chooses their character from a selection of 12 supernatural entities, using their unique abilities and combos to win the fight. Compete in a chaotic free-for-all or team up with a friend for a combo-centric 2 v 2 team battle.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #13 QUALIA 3: Multi Agent
90% matchMixed50% of 50 reviews2014
Dev: ShindenkenPub: KOMODO
Windows
Qualia 3 is a 2D shoot-’em-up game that brings a few unique elements to the classic genre. In the unknown expanse of the deep sea, survival of the fittest is taken to a whole new level. The weak and slow perish while the strong survive.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #14 Woof Blaster
89% matchVery Positive83% of 139 reviews2015
Dev: Fabian Jarrett
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Woof Blaster is an action packed shooter featuring a dog with a gun and jet boots in search of a magical pizza which holds the key to becoming King of the Dog Planet. Destroy waves of enemies with an array of weapons, power-ups and the ability to transform into different monsters such as a T-Rex!
Why similar: Action 58.9%, Indie 41.1%
- #15 Resurrector
85% matchMixed42% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: GSGamePub: Bitlock Studio
Windows
n ancient evil awoke after a thousand years of sleep. You are this evil.
Why similar: Action 58.9%, Indie 41.1%
- #16 Past Cure
86% matchMostly Negative31% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Phantom 8 Studio
Windows
Past Cure is a dark psychological thriller that blurs the lines between dreams and reality. An intense, cinematic, story-driven experience that challenges the player to use mind-bending mental abilities to survive.
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #17 Trajes Fatais: Suits of Fate
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Onanim Studio
Windows
Trajes Fatais: Suits of Fate is a game totally hand-drawn in the classic technique of pixel art. Its creators are passionate about classic arcades of the 1990s like The King of Fighters, Street Fighter and Guity Gear.
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #18 Hexodius
87% matchMixed64% of 53 reviews2013
Dev: Brain Slap StudioPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
EXPLORE-EQUIP-ESCAPE!With its potent blend of twin-stick shooting, exploration and customization, HEXODIUS invites players to explore the vast complex, equip their drone with powerful items and upgrades, and ultimately escape the clutches of the deadly enemy droids in a blaze of laser fire!
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #19 Red Wake Carnage
84% matchMixed58% of 473 reviews2017
Dev: Racing BrosPub: ANPA.US
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Red Wake Carnage is an intense action shooter that will take you on an epic journey of fighting the world’s most horrifying animals!
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #20 Bombing Bastards
86% matchMixed58% of 125 reviews2014
Dev: Sanuk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Have a blast! Bomb oodles of nasty critters in a series of 30 wicked mazes! Defeat hellish bosses in heroic fights! Play solo or with friends in merciless battles! Embark on a hilarious journey with the witty Dr. Wallow to conquer the galaxy in this explosively fun arcade game!
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #21 Elemental Combat
83% matchPositive85% of 46 reviews2017
Dev: AVRLON VR Studio
Windows
Set in a world of fantasy and martial arts, Elemental Combat is a competitive Virtual Reality game that blends the speed and intensity of a modern FPS with the strategy of classic arcade fighting games. Use your hands to let fire fall from the sky or raise mighty walls of earth in VR.
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #22 Machine Gun Train Run
84% matchMixed68% of 40 reviews2016
Dev: Party Robot Studio
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take control of international commandos in this 2D run n' gun shooter and deliver furious justice to the A.S.S.H.A.T. criminal organization.
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #23 Jet-Story 2018
82% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2018
Dev: Miroslav FídlerPub: CYBEXLAB
Windows
Master the acceleration and inertia of your spaceship in gravity field, use lethal firepower to eliminate any opposition and destroy all enemy bases to win the game!
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #24 Kill The Moon
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pirate Software
Windows
Kill The Moon is an action packed, rogue-lite, run and gun with randomized levels and tons of wacky powers.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #25 in Space
81% matchVery Positive81% of 103 reviews2015
Dev: Ed Curtis-SivessPub: Ysty Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
in Space is a procedural sidescrolling shooter that values precision and strategy over reflex or memorization. Fight through tons of enemies in three different modes, unlock new ships and new weapons. Become the best at shooting two dimensional shapes!
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #26 Crash Dummy
78% matchMostly Negative37% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: Twelve GamesPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
A challenging 2D platformer with numerous and pure mechanics to keep you interested throughout its unique adventure. Blast, burn, freeze your way through a story-driven adventure with a unique set of endearing characters. Jump long distances and do wall-runs for some stylish ninja action.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #27 Fowl Space
82% matchMixed58% of 184 reviews2012
Dev: Pixelante Game Studios
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 10%
A heroic rooster sets forth on a ridiculous space adventure to DESTROY THE SUN!
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #28 Brutal Runner
79% matchMixed60% of 105 reviews2017
Dev: ANV Team
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Do not you like to run and sweat? Then this incendiary runner is for you! Our brutal guy will run and sweat for you! That's all he can do, but he does it great! Mario nervously smokes on the sidelines, when this brutal runner runs by.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #29 Zero Reflex : Black Eye Edition
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 236 reviews2015
Dev: Exordium Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Circles, bullets, shurikens, rockets, saws and time ... they're all after you! Zero Reflex will tests both your dexterity and your nerves in a fast-paced punishing environment that keeps pushing your limits. You have no save points and no excuses! Be faster than a blink of the Eye!
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #30 Get Over Here
81% matchMixed49% of 41 reviews2015
Dev: Reload Games StudioPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
GET OVER HERE is a fast paced battle arena game! Choose one of the 12 over the top characters and get ready to PULL and FINISH all your enemies!! No one to play locally? Go online and try to beat the best players worldwide!
Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%
- #31 De Mambo
66% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: The Dangerous Kitchen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spicy action for 1-4 players! De Mambo lets players take control of up to four characters locked in infinite Mambo! Help them escape this horrible—and somewhat provocative—despair!
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #32 Zeta Complex
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: spidamoo games
Windows
Hardcore tactical action-platformer with rogulike elements
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #33 Recession
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: Super Strong Games
Windows · Mac
Recession is a 4v1 cop vs. robbers multiplayer shooter. Four robbers attempt to rob a bank full of money bags while a single cop with heavy armor and weapons tries to take all 4 down before they can escape with the cash.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #34 Dark Days
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Brutal Studio
Windows
In Dark Days you need to escape the infected island of Colbrook, try to save as many survivors as you can and secure safe houses. Protect your surroundings, search and scavenge locations and ultimately don’t get killed. A 3D top down zombie survival / shooter with a compelling story and character development.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #35 Dystopy
77% matchMixed64% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: Campus ADN 2015-2016Pub: Campus ADN
Windows
DYSTOPY is a hybrid game mixing elements of a beat em’ up action game and a platformer. The journey focuses around Sasha, a young mechanic and her robot R0-X4-N3.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #36 Ocean's Crabellum
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Crabellum Games
Windows
Shoot 'em up! The former soldier Crab have to holster up his old Parabellum guns. He must wreak massive havoc to clean up the Big Ocean from villains and get revenge for his friends. Destroy the unrestrained mafia gang led by giant octopus in the best tradition of top-down and scroll-action shooters.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #37 Boom Squad
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PVP Studio
Windows
Boom Squad is a multiplayer 3rd person shooter defined by realistic military weapons, with a focus on cooperative gameplay, in 5 vs 5 online multiplayer matches.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #38 Dark Trail
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: AltairRozali
Windows
Dark Trail - Minimalistic beautiful platformer game with hardcore gameplay
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #39 Drop Kick Zombie!
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Loli Jam Network
Windows
An arcade-style action game about a zombie who drop kicks lolis.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #40 Gunjitsu
73% matchVery Positive81% of 840 reviews2015
Dev: Decent MachinePub: Beatnik Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Gunjitsu is a fast-paced platform shooter with grappling hooks, rocket launchers, guns and grenades! Kill your opponents or race them for the fastest time. Inspirations from old platform shooters gives Gunjitsu a classic feel while modern tech takes it to a new level of frantic action!
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #41 Blood Magic
71% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Drop Table Developers
Windows
Blood Magic is a 2D Isometric Dungeon Crawler where you use your own health to cast spells to defeat enemies while you search for the missing pages of your spell book to increase your power. Against the onslaught of monstrous enemies, can you survive?
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #42 Just Death
75% matchMixed47% of 32 reviews2016
Dev: Radioactive-Software
Windows
Just Death is an “Open-World Sandbox Crime Game” set in procedurally generated cities. Just Death features an Online Open City mode, Vigilante, Bank Heist, and Gang War modes. Join in the development today!
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #43 Paradox Wrench
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: David Mulder
Windows
Paradox Wrench is a first person puzzle game. You have agreed to be part of an undisclosed experiment. You will be equipped with a special weapon-like tool. This tool has the ability to switch the physical dimension of certain objects, as well as your own.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #44 FIGHTING SPACE
74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2016
Dev: Apology Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Featuring carefully curated 256 color palette sprites, a smashing retro soundtrack and intense action, FIGHTING SPACE brings back the glorious days of yesteryear DOS gaming – back when red meat, 33.6k modems and colossal 19 inch CRT displays where cream of the crop!
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #45 Project Ball
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Fallback
Windows
Project Ball is a fast-paced physics-based multiplayer 3D platformer in which you embody a ball to fight for objectives and crush your opponents. Players finally get the chance to use their balls and smash!
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #46 WarFire
74% match7 user reviews0% of 7 reviews2016
Dev: D&K Games Studio
Windows
Your Mission is to kill all enemies
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #47 Square Arena
73% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2016
Dev: Hepta Games
Windows
Square Arena is a multiplayer arena game where each player controls a Ku-Bot and tries to defeat his opponent using one of the various weapons in the Arena. But the main characteristic of Square Arena is it's RANDOMNESS: Players will face random rule changes every 30 seconds.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #48 Gobernators (Parodia política peruana)
71% matchVery Positive80% of 106 reviews2016
Dev: Elcaelum
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Un absurdo plataformas de disparos 2.5D inspirado en lo absurdo de las elecciones presidenciales peruanas.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #49 The Maid_san's Caving Adventure - メイドさん洞窟探検 -
71% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: KoheiGallery
Windows
A maid wandered into a cave where the Benars live. Can she escape the cave safely by using her specialty trembling to get away from them?
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #50 A Bloody Night
69% matchVery Positive81% of 107 reviews2017
Dev: Elder Leaf Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A Bloody Night is a fast action game where the goal is to tear apart all the enemies you encounter in your way. Let yourself be guided by your killing spree and your thirst for revenge. Become the nightmare of your enemies. No one can stop you... Make your way with ferocity through your opponents!
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #51 Crongdor the Barbarian
72% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2016
Dev: Anton GerdelanPub: Ripped Wizards
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crongdor the Barbarian is a top-down action game with loads of over-the-top blood and guts and mayhem! Play the game, make some maps, and pull the source code apart with us and chat about how it was made.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #52 HAUNTED: Halloween '85 (Original NES Game)
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2016
Dev: Retrotainment Games
Windows
A brand new NES homebrew game independently developed by Retrotainment Games and released on an NES cartridge. This game adheres to all NES hardware restrictions... all graphics, color palettes, data processing and audio fully comply regardless of how maddening it was to achieve :) HH85 is a classic, 8-bit beat' em up / platformer that...
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #53 Steampuff: Phinnegan's Factory
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Mister AndersonPub: Steelehouse
Windows
Phinnegan's Factory is a frantically fun action shooter for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Jump, dodge, duck and shoot your way through endless waves of mechanical monstrosities and multiple levels of madness.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #54 Space Turret Gunner 宇宙大炮手
61% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: CatSaw
Windows
《SpaceTurretGuner》is a VR shooting game, as a gunner of the space battleship, players will experience many battles we carefully prepared for you。
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #55 Ragtag Adventurers
68% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Prime Time Studio
Windows
Ragtag Adventurers is a boss rush game that pits 4 heroes against terrible monsters in Shared Screen Multiplayer. Play alone or with friends against challenging bosses that will put your skills to the test.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #56 Bombinator
70% matchMixed40% of 109 reviews2017
Dev: Solid Patterns
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Bombinator (early access - under construction) is an extremely dynamic 3d action game based on cool concepts proven in legends like Bomberman, Dyna Blaster or MegaBlast. Players choose one of many available appearances in game and start to compete with each other on beautiful and challenging arenas trying to score higher and higher rank...
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #57 Medieval Playground
55% matchMostly Negative26% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Americo Mateus RodriguesPub: Universus Software
Windows
Medieval Playground. Place and edit 3D Objects freely around the world. When you are happy with it you can take a 8k screenshot that is saved to file. It's a medieval sandbox where you can create without limits. Enjoy have fun with it.
- #58 Mayhem ZX
68% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Numb Thumb Studios
Windows
SMASH and BLAST your way through your enemies in this excitingly fast paced Multiplayer Run-N-Gun Action Platformer! With a full 360 Degree Firing Radius you'll be able to Run, Skid, Slide and Wall Jump around the environment all while OBLITERATING the competition!
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%
- #59 Trigger Finger
66% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Monarchy Media, LLC
Windows
Journey back to the nostalgic time of the 1980’s and then step into the future of video games. Based on the "futuristic" arcade games of the 80’s and 90’s, Trigger Finger is a virtual reality game meant to test your reflexes while giving you a sense for a time that some of us weren’t alive for.
Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%