- #1 Bubblien Pop
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Filip Kostin
Windows
Are you a fan of Casual games that provide simple mechanics and challenging gameplay ? Bubblien Pop offers exactly that, while simultaneously testing player’s reflexes, accuracy and hand-eye coordination.
Why similar: Casual 25.4%, Action 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Indie 19.2%, 2D 6.4%
- #2 Shmup Love Boom
97% matchMostly Negative20% of 25 reviews2015
Dev: Dharker Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
An epic original soundtrack, challenging gameplay, beautiful women and destructible... Clothes - Shmup Love Boom is a modern bullet hell style Shoot-Em-Up with anime influences.
Why similar: Action 30.6%, Casual 30.2%, Indie 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%
- #3 Chicken Invaders 2
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 588 reviews2016
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Just when you thought it was safe to eat chicken again, the chickens have returned with an organized invasion to take over the entire solar system! Journey to each planet and fight your way through to save the world (again)!
Why similar: Action 31.2%, Casual 29.2%, Indie 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%
- #4 Bad Caterpillar
95% matchVery Positive95% of 150 reviews2016
Dev: Fun Infused Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Bad Caterpillars and their swarms of insect hordes are invading. Get to your ship, man the lasers, and save the galaxy from caterpillars, scorpions, spiders, and a slew of other ill-tempered giant killer insects.
Why similar: Casual 32.5%, Action 27.8%, Indie 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%
- #5 Duke of Alpha Centauri
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 546 reviews2016
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode.
Why similar: Action 32.3%, Casual 29.7%, Indie 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%
- #6 Chicken Invaders 3
94% matchVery Positive93% of 423 reviews2015
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Chickens. For centuries we have oppressed them, grilling, roasting, stewing, and stuffing them in buns. The time has come for us to pay. Intergalactic chickens are invading Earth, seeking revenge for the oppression of their earthly brethren!
Why similar: Action 32.5%, Casual 29.7%, Indie 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%
- #7 Chicken Invaders 4
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 589 reviews2014
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
They came without warning, squawking menacingly, their ruffled feathers darkening the sun. Invading intergalactic chickens, out to punish humanity for our oppression of their earthly brethren. Now they're back, and they're having Earth for dinner!
Why similar: Casual 29.2%, Action 28.7%, Indie 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%
- #8 Flappy Hypership Out of Control
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Fun Infused Games
Windows
Space is a dangerous placed for even the most seasoned and flappy starship pilot when you your accelerator is stuck to the floor and your brakes are out. Can you survive long enough to get that elusive high score or are you destined to add a new crater to the face of an unsuspecting wall?
Why similar: Casual 33.2%, Action 32.6%, Indie 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 7%, 2D 2.1%
- #9 SKYCAT
90% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: MYAOSOFT
Windows
Cat vs Mouse! It's kawaii shoot'em up!
Why similar: Casual 28.9%, Action 28.4%, Indie 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%
- #10 Galagan's Island: Reprymian Rising
92% matchVery Positive80% of 123 reviews2015
Dev: Skinny Jean Death StudiosPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Galagan's Island is an Arcade style Space Shooter paying loving homage to classic arcade style & difficulty. This Bullet Hell is sure to satisfy your Shmup Shortage! Featuring 25 LEVELS of handcrafted whimsical charm. Formations so pretty you almost don't want to destroy them.
Why similar: Action 29%, Casual 28.3%, Indie 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%
- #11 CityWarHeroes VR
89% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: eiNpictures
Windows
In 2050, alien spaceships suddenly approach peaceful earth. The spacecraft lands in Incheon, South Korea, making the area a shambles. You'll have to fight against aliens as armed special forces, armed with armor and weapons packed with the most advanced technologies of the future. But what if the aliens are cute?
Why similar: Casual 33.1%, Action 32.5%, Indie 25%, War 9.3%
- #12 Combat Rush
89% matchPositive96% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: CreptsyStudio
Windows
This "snake", but instead of the snake you have mercenaries with weapons in their hands! Gather your own squad of professional mercenaries and defeat enemies who threaten the world with their weapons!
Why similar: Action 28%, Indie 21.6%, War 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Casual 11.6%
- #13 Who's That Flying?!
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 170 reviews2011
Dev: MediatonicPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
As the mysterious and powerful "Guardian of Earth" your steely eye and HYPER-POWERED LASER ARM have kept the citizens of Earth safe for generations.
Why similar: Action 30.4%, Casual 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Indie 21%
- #14 System Invaders
86% matchPositive93% of 43 reviews2020
Dev: Prisma Games L.L.C.
Windows · Mac
Experience waves upon waves of viruses that have infected your computer. 5 Chapters with over 125 Waves of enemies! Play with your friends in local or online co-op! Can you destroy all the viruses?
Why similar: Casual 28.9%, Action 28.4%, Indie 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%
- #15 Astronaut: The Moon Eclipse
88% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: AppChu Indie Games
Windows
In this game, You need to protect our home planet from being destroyed by giant asteroids! If you ready, start playing now!🌍 🌕🌔🌓🌒🌑🌘🌗🌕
Why similar: Casual 34.8%, Action 34.2%, Indie 25.5%, 2D 5.5%
- #16 Fight for Gold II
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: 南方堂果
Windows
The arcade-style beat-’em-up game with the decadent style,you can choose a bad guy or a cute girl to the great adventures. More featured scenes,enemies,stories and much fun!
Why similar: Casual 33.1%, Action 32.6%, Indie 26.3%, 2D 8%
- #17 Wire Flying Maid
86% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: IzukawaN
Windows
According to my research, most maids can fly in some way. In her case, it's two wires.
Why similar: Action 34.7%, Casual 34.5%, Indie 26.1%, 2D 4.7%
- #18 SHOOTING CHICKEN BRUTAL SUCKERS
85% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: KoheiGallery
Windows
Makoto Yonekura, a new waitress, is a bright girl in Noh weather.Contrary to its appearance, it is a survival game girl who uses powerful weapons!She will do her best to crush the rampaging chickens for the beloved chief!
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Indie 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Casual 12.9%
- #19 Wire Flying Maid 2
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: IzukawaN
Windows
As you know, the elegant maid never walks. Instead she flies.
Why similar: Casual 34.8%, Action 34.2%, Indie 25.5%, 2D 5.5%
- #20 Ponkle
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: TraumBuild
Windows
Let a small star jump toward the top floor! A simple and comprehensible jump action game by random generating.
Why similar: Casual 37.2%, Action 35.5%, Indie 27.3%
- #21 4人打ちアクション麻雀 / ACTION MAHJONG
83% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Mindware
Windows
Don't draw the tiles you want! Push and get them! A new mahjong game that goes beyond mahjong, a mah-jong game that will play the most exciting and make the biggest noise ever in history, is here at last!
Why similar: Casual 37.2%, Action 35.5%, Indie 27.3%
- #22 TeraBlaster
84% matchMixed70% of 1,034 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
TeraBlaster is a top-down arcade shooter micro-game which draws heavy inspiration from Geometry Wars. Duke it out with hordes of enemies on randomly generated levels, trigger massive explosions, and die a truly glorious death.
Why similar: Casual 30.4%, Action 29.9%, Indie 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%
- #23 Epic Food Fight
78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: ZUGALU ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
Developed by Zugalu, EPIC FOOD FIGHT is a unique hide and sneak style sniper food fight game. Have you ever wanted to throw a burger at a kid, well in this virtual world we’ve got plenty of burgers and plenty of kids. HAVE AT IT. Dozens of unique enemies to test your skills.
Why similar: Casual 37.1%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #24 Zombie Clicker Defense
81% matchMixed43% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: LillyWelland inc.Pub: Bitlock Studio
Windows
Hire new soldiers and send them into battle with an inordinately growing army of various walking creatures.
Why similar: Casual 37.3%, Action 35.5%, Indie 27.3%
- #25 Color Chaos
80% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: Daniel Riley
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Color Chaos is a twin stick shooter that delivers fun and chaotic color swapping arcade action that will keep you coming back time and time again to beat the highscores on the leaderboards.
Why similar: Casual 37.2%, Action 35.5%, Indie 27.3%
- #26 Orbos
79% matchMixed63% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: Leisure Police
Windows
Cute and chaotic fun! Play as one of 7 different character classes in a quick and deadly multiplayer PvP arena shooter where only the quick witted survive. Compete against your friends in classic team deathmatch or overcharge yourself and pummel the enemy base in our Orbomb game mode!
Why similar: Casual 37.4%, Action 35.4%, Indie 27.2%
- #27 Tank Impact
77% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: MiCake
Windows
This is a battle of two tanks in rounds. You play in blue, your opponent in red. Use missile shots or cluster bombs to destroy the target and win the round.
Why similar: Casual 37.5%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.2%
- #28 Mr. Dubstep
79% matchMixed64% of 236 reviews2017
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Mr. Dubstep is a fun platformer with many colorful levels. The goal of the game is avoiding obstacles with various mechanics.
Why similar: Casual 37.2%, Action 35.5%, Indie 27.3%
- #29 Brick Breaker with Risa
82% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Cold-Dark Software™
Windows
Remake of classic Brick Breaker game with level editor and a cute anime girl guide who will make comments about your game-play.
Why similar: Casual 37.2%, Action 35.5%, Indie 27.3%
- #30 KByte
78% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2017
Dev: Daniel GiliPub: Boxel Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Kbyte is a platform/puzzle game made in various styles of pixel art, ranging from 8bit to 16bit; it is a graphic journey through all the ages of the video game industry, so it uses both modern and classic game dynamics.
Why similar: Casual 37.5%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.2%
- #31 Angry Punisher
76% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Rotten Horse GamesPub: Rotten Horse Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sharpen your axes and put on your masks because today you are going to punish them all! After all you are a punisher! ANGRY PUNISHER!
Why similar: Casual 37.5%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.2%
- #32 Bullseye
75% matchVery Positive84% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: Ravinia
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 18%
What better way to kill time than shooting arrows at a target in the middle of the ocean?
Why similar: Casual 37.5%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.2%
- #33 4Team
76% matchMixed48% of 25 reviews2016
Dev: Heisenberg Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Welcome to the secret elite facility where the world's deadliest and most talented warriors are brought together with one purpose - to find out who is the best out of 4. Defeat your opponents. Shoot them! Burn them! Dissolve them in acid or just simply blow them the f**k up!
Why similar: Casual 37.5%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.2%
- #34 Diggerman
70% matchPositive93% of 46 reviews2019
Dev: Digital MelodyPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Dig, dig, dig! For love, for fame, for money! Fast arcade digging game with story, treasures and boss fight! Let’s dig together, let’s find some treasures, let’s put them on the ground and make some money!
Why similar: Casual 37.6%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.1%
- #35 Kick The Puppet
73% matchMixed50% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Want to let off steam? This game is made for you ! Knives, submachine gun, flamethrower, tank ... Which method will you choose?
Why similar: Casual 37.6%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.1%
- #36 Centifeed
72% match7 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Ghost Lord Games
Windows
Collect orbs, upgrade, and crush your enemies in this indie-action game!
Why similar: Casual 37.6%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.1%
- #37 One Hit KO
74% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Three Frog Studios
Windows
One Hit KO is a fast-paced, single-player, 2-button fighting game that pays homage to classic martial arts video games and movies.
Why similar: Casual 37.5%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.2%
- #38 Gobligeddon
69% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2019
Dev: Gkeylab
Windows
Welcome to the world of VR games! We are a team of enthusiastic developers who've created a VR game! And it works! For now this is a demo version, but we hope that the game will find a response in hot hearts and shaking hands of gamers!
Why similar: Casual 37.6%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.1%
- #39 Pirate Cannons AHOY!
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: juhbeedesigns
Windows
Ahoy mateys! Take charge of your fort defenses as hostile pirates invade to steal your treasure! Defend your treasure chests in this classic cannon-shooting take in this casual tower-defense game.
Why similar: Casual 37.6%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.1%
- #40 EXON: The Impossible Challenge
73% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Simple Interactive Games
Windows
A fast paced stealth game for those who have enough courage to face the impossible.
Why similar: Casual 37.6%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.1%
- #41 TAKEN
77% matchMostly Negative20% of 49 reviews2015
Dev: Undead Yeti SoftwarePub: Math Nerd Productions, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
TAKEN is a suspenseful, horror survival game where you find yourself trapped in a mysterious hedge maze that changes shape, size, and complexity every time you play. Not only must you find your way out, you must do it without being detected. Find the key and get the heck out of there!
Why similar: Casual 37.5%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.2%
- #42 Project Green Beat
74% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2015
Dev: SeattleEggPub: Indie Game - None
Windows
Inspired by the demoscene, each of Project Green Beat’s unique levels merge stunning visuals with high energy rhythms to create a truly unique music-based rail shooter. It is a fully immersive experience where the music inspires the visuals and drives the flow of motion.
Why similar: Casual 37.5%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.2%
- #43 Lunarsea
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: Live in the Game, LLC SelfPub: Live in the Game, LLC Self
Windows · Mac
Action on the High Seas with casual gaming on a physics-based PC and mobile platform.
Why similar: Casual 37.6%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.1%
- #44 Dodge This!
71% matchMostly Negative36% of 25 reviews2019
Dev: HaDe GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows
Build your super cute character and put him in-front of a barrage of bombs, spikes and whatever else can kill you.
Why similar: Casual 37.6%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.1%
- #45 It's Fun To Break Things
75% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Misper Games
Windows
It's Fun To Break Things is the best way to escape as you smash everything in your vicinity to pieces. Be a "bull in a china shop" and aim for the high score as you progress through the levels. Offered up in virtual reality this will really get you moving.
Why similar: Casual 37.5%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.2%
- #46 Diamond Deeps
73% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2015
Dev: BIT-GEN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 12%
As Barry the miner, scurry around the mines collecting diamonds before the ghosts can capture you.
Why similar: Casual 37.6%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.1%
- #47 Whiskered Away
70% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: 2cutePub: The Crimson Nights Team
Windows
Whiskered Away is a competitive party game where fun-loving cats compete against the god Poseidon. GAME IS ONLY 4 PLAYERS.
Why similar: Casual 37.6%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.1%
- #48 The 'I Love Money' Show
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 39 reviews2018
Dev: Creepy Brothers
Windows · Mac
Grab a weapons and fight! Play single player campaign or with friends in local coop. Wins the one who collects the most money!
Why similar: Casual 37.5%, Action 35.8%, Indie 26.7%
- #49 Catastronauts
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 228 reviews2018
Dev: Inertia Game StudiosPub: Inertia Game Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Can you deal with unrelenting disaster and hold your ship together long enough to destroy the enemy invaders? Repair systems, extinguish fires, arm the torpedoes, avoid deadly solar flares, destroy your friends and clone them back again; it's all in the life of a Catastronaut!
Why similar: Casual 37.5%, Action 35.8%, Indie 26.7%
- #50 StarLightRiders: HyperJump
52% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: LunarCitySeven
Windows
StarLightRiders: HyperJump is a fast paced and frantic multiplayer arcade shoot em up. Protect the solar system from the alien invasion and stop them from eliminating all life on Earth! Take control of the powerful HyperJump ships and blast the hell out of everything that moves.
Why similar: Casual 36.5%, Action 35.9%, Indie 27.6%
- #51 Deep Horizon
70% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Ventura Science
Windows
Deep Horizon is an underwater platformer that’s both relaxing and annoyingly clever in its puzzles and environments. With smooth controls, 360 degrees of freedom and 24 hand-crafted levels, each challenge is designed to charm and entertain.
Why similar: Casual 37.6%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.1%
- #52 Emergency Water Landing
67% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Burnt Bag Studios
Windows
Emergency Water Landing is a local multiplayer party game, where a sinking aircraft is the least of your worries. Control high powered rescue rafts, while competing against opponents to save passengers from imminent danger, launching them to their presumable safety.
Why similar: Casual 36.8%, Action 36.2%, Indie 27%
- #53 AV-17
67% matchVery Positive80% of 76 reviews2018
Dev: WANZUNGDEV
Windows · Linux
AV-17 is a FREE 2D action platformer inspired by information technology and BUBBLE BOBBLE!!
Why similar: Casual 36.8%, Action 36.2%, Indie 27%
- #54 Super Alpaca Bros.
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Highwater Game StudiosPub: Highwater Digital Entertainment
Windows
Super Alpaca Bros. is the world's first alpaca fighting game. Expand your Alpacaist's view by purchasing Super Alpaca Bros. and join this great journey of Alpacaism.
Why similar: Casual 36.8%, Action 36.2%, Indie 27%
- #55 BomberZone
68% matchMostly Positive84% of 346 reviews2016
Dev: Dracula BytesPub: exosyphen studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The classic maze based strategic bombing game is back. Earth is invaded by aliens and you are in charge of your robotic soldier to defend it.
Why similar: Casual 37.5%, Action 35.8%, Indie 26.8%
- #56 Wrecking Towers
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mindtrick
Windows
in this crazy game the idea is put the build of your enemy down.
Why similar: Casual 36.5%, Action 35.9%, Indie 27.6%
- #57 Bubble Burst
65% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: Iurii Batalkin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bubbles... Only you can stop them. Collect three bubbles of the same color or more to burst them. You are waiting for a lot of exciting levels. You will also receive special bubbles that will not let you be bored.
Why similar: Casual 36.5%, Action 35.9%, Indie 27.6%
- #58 Ballastic
72% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Matthew J. PilzPub: linkedPIXEL LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A game of ball-swinging, elastic-snapping chaos. Swing the increasingly heavy ball(s) round 'n' round, demolishing the destructibles while grabbing power-ups and avoiding hazards. But be careful, as the elastic is destined to SNAP! Be quick to rack up amazing combos and go for the high score!
Why similar: Casual 37.6%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.1%