- #1 Immortal Legacy: The Jade Cipher
97% matchMixed60% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: Viva Games
Windows
Delve deep into the origins of a sinister Chinese legend, and unearth the secrets of an island’s forgotten past in this pulse-pounding adventure.
Why similar: Adventure 32.4%, Action 31.7%, Indie 24.2%, Gore 6.5%, Violent 3.9%
- #2 Attack Of Insects
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: BadWolf GamesPub: HandMade Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 55.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Love insects? And insects that are two or even ten times more than you? If you love, then - it's fine, you will definitely be pleased with our insects. And if you do not love, then you will be happy, because you have to shoot on insects and watch them fly apart!
Why similar: Action 26.1%, Adventure 22.5%, Indie 20.9%, Gore 19.4%, Violent 11.1%
- #3 Motel Murder
96% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: NG Smith
Windows
Your sister calls you for help. You go to the Motel where she's staying at only to find horror, Mannequins have come to life and are killing! Using the knife you find, you search for answers to find your sister before it's too late. Welcome to Motel Murder.
Why similar: Adventure 26.6%, Action 26.1%, Indie 20.1%, Gore 14.5%, Violent 9.5%
- #4 Dark Raider
96% matchMixed64% of 66 reviews2020
Dev: UNREAL DARK STUDPub: Moment Interactive Limited
Windows
When every apocalypse strikes at the same time, three heroes rise to save their doomed world! Raid hundreds of dungeons, hack through waves of enemies, and defeat powerful bosses in this new take to the Hack & Slash RPG genre.
Why similar: Adventure 27.8%, Action 26.8%, Indie 20.7%, Gore 14.7%, Violent 10%
- #5 Beyond Extinct
95% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2020
Dev: Crania Games
Windows
Beyond Extinct is a First Person Shooter where you take on the role of a survivor in an underground facility. You have to fight your way through waves of monsters to reach the surface. Unlimited fighting combinations in randomly generated levels with 20+ weapons, 50+ items and more!
Why similar: Adventure 30.2%, Action 29.6%, Indie 22.9%, Gore 10.6%, Violent 6.6%
- #6 Where The Clouds End
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TALLBOYS
Windows
Where The Clouds End is an atmospheric single-player first-person game about journey to the edge of the world
Why similar: Adventure 27.8%, Action 26.4%, Indie 20.3%, Gore 14.9%, Violent 9.3%
- #7 JORRY
93% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: KOROZiF
Windows
JORRY is a horror point & click game inspired by the classics of the 90's, including an survival horror game play.
Why similar: Adventure 30.4%, Action 29.1%, Indie 22.4%, Gore 12.6%, Violent 5.6%
- #8 Choice
94% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: OlympicPub: Concepts
Windows
Hardcore first-person game. You're going to die at every step. There are no checkpoints and mercy. Only suffering and pain.
Why similar: Adventure 28.9%, Action 27.9%, Gore 21.7%, Indie 21.5%
- #9 The Jungle
92% matchNegative18% of 28 reviews2020
Dev: TecHNQ Studio inc
Windows
You wake up on a mysterious island. In this fearful island, you must fight native and other mutant creatures and also solve the mystery.
Why similar: Adventure 31.3%, Action 30.5%, Indie 23.3%, Gore 9.3%, Violent 5.6%
- #10 TaskForce Gamma-13 : An SCP Tale
91% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Eduardo Fernandes LarrubiaPub: EdLuGames
Windows · Linux
The idea was to capture a wasp, but you found a nest...This game is a third person shooter , an combination of Resident Evil 4 with Splinter Cell and Gears of Wars, where you, a member of the Gamma-13 task force should recover a lost android, but found much more than expected.
Why similar: Adventure 34%, Action 32.8%, Indie 25.3%, Violent 7.9%
- #11 VELVETIST: Prototype
89% matchVery Positive83% of 158 reviews2020
Dev: SiCzech Arts
Windows
VELVETIST prototype introduces the vision of a third person action open world adventure game set in an old, socialist occupied town of the second half of the 20th century. Prototype contains only a basic structure on top of which we wish to build the VELVETIST: The City Of Machineguns.
Why similar: Adventure 33.4%, Action 33%, Indie 25.1%, Violent 7.6%, Atmospheric 0.9%
- #12 The Fallen
89% matchMixed59% of 85 reviews2020
Dev: 6 Pillars Studio
Windows
A third person fantasy melee combat game. Play as a knight who awakens in The Land of the Fallen
Why similar: Action 28.3%, Adventure 26.9%, Indie 21%, Gore 14.7%, Violent 9.2%
- #13 Zombie World Coronavirus Apocalypse VR
88% matchMostly Negative39% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: Smartmove
Windows
Welcome to the world of the apocalyptic future, where in the laboratories the best scientists tried to create a cure for all known diseases, but the test led to terrible consequences that you will have to find out!
Why similar: Adventure 35.2%, Action 34.2%, Indie 26.3%, Violent 4.3%
- #14 Theyest Thou
86% matchVery Positive93% of 96 reviews2020
Dev: MizizizizPub: Deep Root Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a telekinetic gunslinger infiltrating a rebel base to find the deep space coordinates of kidnapped royalty and uncover a secret conspiracy.
Why similar: Action 27.8%, Adventure 27.3%, Indie 21.7%, Gore 13.7%, Violent 9.4%
- #15 Orc Attack: Flatulent Rebellion
90% matchMixed51% of 72 reviews2014
Dev: Casual Brothers Ltd.Pub: Casual Brothers
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Orcs have become victims of brutal Human expansion, as they are carelessly poisoning the environment. Now, four trained Orc heroes are retaliating with a Not-So-Silent yet very deadly plan.
Why similar: Action 25%, Adventure 23.8%, Gore 20.6%, Indie 17.7%, Violent 12.9%
- #16 那美克星人
87% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: 杰游科技
Windows
This is a third person action game,The player is in a building full of mutant humans,Players are free to explore the surrounding area,Players must maintain their health,Players can evade enemy attacks or kill enemies.
Why similar: Adventure 34.1%, Action 33.5%, Indie 25.8%, Violent 6.6%
- #17 CONCLUSE 2 - The Drifting Prefecture
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 40 reviews2023
Dev: concluse_dev
Windows
Concluse 2 is an atmospheric horror game which takes place immediately after the events of Concluse. Face off with the denizens of the Edison Hotel and the expansive Drifting Prefecture.
Why similar: Adventure 36.5%, Action 33.2%, Indie 24%, Horror 6.2%
- #18 They Are Beasts
85% matchMixed61% of 38 reviews2020
Dev: Tarakan Game Studio
Windows
They Are Beasts is a third-person shooter in which you will fight an army of undead, led by the most vile creatures of darkness, and wrest your soul from the demon's tenacious claws. Do not forget to recharge!
Why similar: Gore 26.4%, Adventure 26.4%, Action 26.3%, Indie 20.9%
- #19 Blood Relation Part1.
84% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: NolE
Windows
Proceed with tools, notes, etc. in a closed building. Overcome various fears and complete tasks. Unlock secrets hidden in the building.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35.1%, Indie 27%, Horror 1.6%
- #20 Archers
86% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Stabbarey
Windows
Hop into the world of archery and acrobatics. Play in modes of 1v1, 2v2 or 3v3. Create servers with your friends or play versus random players. Pick up different arrow types and use your abilities to eliminate your foes. Make precision longshots or get up close and personal with your enemies.
Why similar: Adventure 27%, Action 26.9%, Gore 26.1%, Indie 20%
- #21 Devil Threats
84% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: AFROX GAME
Windows
Christopher hit the road to save his daughter Try to find his daughter before you go crazy.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 35%, Indie 26.8%, Horror 1.5%, Atmospheric 0.5%
- #22 Nachzehrer
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eric Sauer
Windows
[h1]Nachzehrer[/h1]Your fear of being in the dark comes true in this short single player horror game. You find yourself stuck at a power plant at night, when suddenly the lights begin shutting off. However, attempting to turn them back on may cause you to meet your fears.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #23 DUSTWUN
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Goon Studios
Windows
Fight to survive in an alien frontier full of beauty and danger on your quest to locate a missing starfighter.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #24 DreadEye VR
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 160 reviews2017
Dev: Digital Happiness
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
DreadEye is a virtual reality experience that allows you to become an Indonesian shaman. Immerse yourself in terrifying experiences set in haunted rural Indonesia, and discover the gruesome horrors lurking in the shadows!
Why similar: Adventure 24.5%, Action 24.3%, Indie 17.8%, Gore 17.6%, Violent 11.5%
- #25 Deathly Storm: The Edge of Life
82% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2019
Dev: CDIS Lab.Pub: CDIS
Windows
The struggle against zombies has just begun in this action rich FPS game!
Why similar: Adventure 23.2%, Action 23.1%, Gore 22.1%, Indie 17.8%, Violent 13.8%
- #26 Another Dawn
81% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: KR Games
Windows
A quiet holiday on a tropical island suddenly becomes your worst nightmare when a ruthless criminal organization kidnaps your family. Battle against hunger, thirst, unscrupulous mercenaries and wild creatures in order to stay alive and save your beloved!
Why similar: Adventure 23.2%, Action 23.1%, Gore 22.1%, Indie 17.8%, Violent 13.8%
- #27 Overcoming Pain
82% matchMixed59% of 27 reviews2017
Dev: FurGoldGames
Windows
Do you like weapons and ammunition? Do you like action? Do you like adrenaline in the blood and crowds of enemies?
Why similar: Adventure 23.4%, Gore 22.7%, Action 22.6%, Indie 17.9%, Violent 13.5%
- #28 Last Man
80% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: War Industries Games
Windows
Become the Last Man on his quest to retrieve the Jade Monkey for Master. Just shoot everything that moves while sidescrolling to the right with up to 3 friends! Face endless waves of enemies that can traverse the map more or less like you do.
Why similar: Adventure 33.7%, Action 33%, Indie 25.4%, Violent 7.9%
- #29 Into the Ice
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Homegrown GamesPub: Intr Studio Pty Ltd
Windows
4 years in the making, finally coming to your PC: Into the Ice - Nazis of Neuschwabenland - the official sequel to the multiple GOTY and award winner "Into the Dark". Adventure, Shooter, Trash, Comedy, Politics and Nudity. You. Have. Been. Warned!
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #30 COSMONAUT
79% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: Neon Chasm, LLC
Windows
Unravel the mystery surrounding the lost vessel Diogenes. A story-driven retro platformer with elements of horror. Use the zero-g suit to explore the eerie corridors of a derelict ship filled with unknown lifeforms and dark secrets.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #31 Imperil
78% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: Polybit
Windows · Mac
"Imperil" is a ruthless retro inspired platformer with puzzles. The hero must save the land that has been corrupted by evil. Place platforms or shift the world around you, move objects with telekenesis or burn enemies with fire to best the many obstacles you come across.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #32 Talewind
79% matchMixed59% of 109 reviews2016
Dev: WindLimit Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Talewind is a whimsical platformer where you play as a young boy that is trying to save his village, but dont let its looks fool you, it will challenge even the most experienced platformer veterans. trailer music: bensound.com
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #33 Captain's Tail
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Biting Mascot
Windows
Dash into action as the fluffiest pirate of the Seven Seas! Take on platforming challenges and explore a variety of islands.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #34 Big Blue - Memory
77% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Studio RO
Windows
Become a killer whale and join a great journey to the endless sea. Join the great story of breaking through the harsh environments of ever-changing seas and overcoming the mighty storms.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #35 Necrolance
75% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Monsoon Studios
Windows
The Dark Necromancer has returned and is causing havoc in the Kingdom of Nangarth! He has sent his loyal servant, The Great Dark Warrior Thorg of Winstin, to resurrect 6 deadly foes in order to fulfill his mischievous plans! Play as both Thorg and our hero in this 2D action packed adventure!
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #36 Gearend
76% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: SolarLune Games
Windows · Linux
Gearend is a small 2D non-linear action-platforming exploration game. You control a small robot named Epsilon-98, or Eps, as he explores a hostile robotics research facility. Fight, restore, and explore as you search for the humans who awakened you.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #37 Beyond Arm's Reach
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Round Squares Studios
Windows
Beyond Arm’s Reach is an action adventure game, set in a 1950’s steampunk universe. You have to use the physics based grappling hook, to navigate around the world, defeat enemies and solve puzzles along the way.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #38 In the thrall of darkness: The gift of dreams
75% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: PPofGG
Windows
In the thrall of darkness is a horror game in which you must get out of this nightmare.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #39 Star Surveyor
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: slimefriend
Windows · Mac
Star Surveyor is an exploration game about discovering a foreign planet, and observing the lives of its alien inhabitants. You're sent to Maya-247 with a simple mission: use your scanner to gather data about all of the flora and fauna you can, and send that data back to Earth.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #40 After Rain: Phoenix Rise
74% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: DV8GamesPub: DV9DESIGN
Windows
The Rain fell, and washed away all that was good. Ancestors of the survivors face a world plagued by deadly disease, hostile landscapes that offer no safe haven, and brutal warlords beholden to a malevolent A.I. that seeks to enslave mankind and control the natural world. This is life After Rain.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #41 I_AM.exe
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paulo P. NetoPub: Indie
Windows
I_AM.exe is a first person action game with a focus on exploration. You wake up inside a vat on a strange place full of robots trying to kill you. Explore, solve puzzles and fight your way through different areas as you try to find a way out and understand what is going on and just who are you.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #42 HeartZ: Co-Hope Puzzles
74% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2016
Dev: Upper BytePub: Spawn Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
HeartZ offers you a hearty combination of platform, action, puzzle and local co-op gaming. Outsmart traps and solve mysteries in each room and level while getting rid of Dr. Nylus' soldiers and machines! Kick, jump, fart, scare, bite... your way through mischievously designed levels!
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #43 To Hell With Dave
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pretzel Bros Studios
Windows
'To Hell With Dave' is a narrative-driven adventure platformer for the connoisseur of the absurd. Explore a world full of charming characters and twisted humor. If you're a fan of challenging action, wacky puzzles and foul language, this game is for you!
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #44 Stickman World
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dilmer ValecillosPub: Dilmer Games
Windows · Mac
Stickman World takes place in an underground world after the hero "Stickman" awakes in an unknown world. Play through an amazing story where Stickman has to solve puzzles in hopes to discover a way out of this world. The goals for each level are simple and require collecting all the hidden items through Stickman's journey.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #45 Super Ubie Island REMIX
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: Notion Games
Windows
Inspired by Super Mario World, Super Ubie Island REMIX is an adorable platformer. Help Ubie defeat Dr. Terrestrial, discover secrets, repair his ship and escape Climate Island. Run, jump and glide your way through more than 25 insanely fun levels!
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #46 Alien Planet
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Falkrus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Avoid the aliens and bandits in this skill testing game. Keep your cool as you work your way towards freedom on this planet of relentless enemies. Alien planet uses the simplicity and feel of an 80's style game to create an addictive and challenging experience.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #47 Trinity
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Maelstrom Rabbit
Windows
Trinity is a challenging fps/puzzle set in a surrealistic universe.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #48 Slug Slasher
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Slapped Silly Studios
Windows
Save the world from an onslaught of giant slugs in Slug Slasher! Using only your trusty bucket of salt, smash, dash, and slash through ridiculous enemies and crazy bosses as you fight your way to the slugs' homeland.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #49 Save her, from dreams
70% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Ziyi Zhang
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter the dream, save the one you love.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #50 Chicken with Chainguns
72% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Nuts and Volts Electronics
Windows
The big bad fox crushed your hen's eggs and you aren't having it...take up arms and show him who is boss! Use your chainguns to get revenge.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #51 A Rip In Time
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: iV Games
Windows
Time travel in a new twisted way. The game’s antagonist will be pulling you through “Rips in Time”. The further you explore, the more intertwined the worlds become! Experience the early 1900’s and future all in one, thanks to the power of Unreal Engine 4.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #52 ORBITOR
72% matchMixed65% of 34 reviews2015
Dev: Evil Aliens
Windows
Navigate the mysterious Quantum Nebula and dismantle it's gravity machine piece by piece before it destroys The Galaxy.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #53 Above
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mighty Moth
Windows · Mac
Above is an aeronautic action-adventure game, in which you fly around exploring islands scattered in a vast ocean, upgrade and modify your aeroplane to progress, in order to find your lost brother and uncover the mystery behind the abominations that dwell beneath the waves.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #54 Explodey - Sci-fi Side Scroller w/ 'splosions
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YitYat Studios
Windows · Mac
The galaxy is in peril. Equipped with the latest military tech, pilot your heavily armed space fighter through 5 exotic planets to destroy the evil Dr Grag and save the Life Spark. Joining you on your journey is The Engineer, a silicon being capable of building anything you need. Unfortunately, he's a jackass...
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #55 Vanquish: The Adventures of Lady Exton
71% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Runestone StudiosPub: Tasaa Software Services Pvt. Ltd.
Windows
Vanquish: The Adventures of Lady Exton is a 2D platformer set in a quirky steampunk inspired world. Steamscience has altered things in recent times. It’s now become a fight for survival. Kidnapped, escaped and armed with only a parasol, Lady Exton must bring back peace to the human strongholds!
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #56 Midnight Awake
69% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: KRISSADA LAEBUTPub: BEBONOZM
Windows
Midnight Awake is a horror adventure game. The story begins when a boy wakes up at the middle of the night and faces with some mysterious events. His dad is missing and what should he do with the strange phone call? Let’s find out what happened to him and his family.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #57 Divide
70% matchMixed45% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: Exploding Tuba Studios
Windows
Divide is a character-driven, science fiction action/adventure game with a modern take on isometric adventures of the past. Search for clues that reveal new insight into the story, interact with fully realized characters, and combat enemies by hacking out of sight, or launching a direct assault.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #58 Departure
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RG CrewPub: No Gravity Games
Windows
Departure is a first-person perspective action adventure game with sci-fi and horror elements. Try to survive in a vast zone full of dangerous anomalies that alter your surroundings, and monsters that hunt you down at night.
Why similar: Adventure 36.9%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%