- #1 Chicken Invaders 2
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 612 reviews2016
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 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 32.1%, Casual 28.6%, Indie 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%
- #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 31.5%, Casual 29.7%, Indie 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%
- #3 Bad Caterpillar
96% matchVery Positive95% of 150 reviews2016
Dev: Fun Infused Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 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 31.9%, Action 28.6%, Indie 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%
- #4 Duke of Alpha Centauri
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 557 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 33.2%, Casual 29.1%, Indie 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%
- #5 Bubblien Pop
94% 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: Action 25.7%, Casual 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Indie 18.6%, 2D 6.1%
- #6 Chicken Invaders 3
94% matchVery Positive93% of 444 reviews2015
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 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 33.5%, Casual 29.2%, Indie 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%
- #7 Chicken Invaders 4
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 618 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: Action 29.5%, Casual 28.7%, Indie 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%
- #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: Action 33.7%, Casual 32.7%, Indie 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.3%, 2D 2%
- #9 SKYCAT
90% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: MYAOSOFT
Windows
Cat vs Mouse! It's kawaii shoot'em up!
Why similar: Action 29.2%, Casual 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Indie 21.1%
- #10 Galagan's Island: Reprymian Rising
92% matchVery Positive81% of 128 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 29.8%, Casual 27.8%, Indie 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%
- #11 CityWarHeroes VR
89% matchPositive82% of 17 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: Action 33.6%, Casual 32.7%, Indie 24.4%, War 9.3%
- #12 System Invaders
88% matchPositive91% of 46 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: Action 29.2%, Casual 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Indie 21.1%
- #13 Astronaut: The Moon Eclipse
89% 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: Action 35.4%, Casual 34.4%, Indie 24.9%, 2D 5.3%
- #14 Who's That Flying?!
91% matchMixed70% of 174 reviews2011
Dev: MediatonicPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 35%
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 31.2%, Casual 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Indie 20.2%
- #15 SHOOTING CHICKEN BRUTAL SUCKERS
86% 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 37.6%, Indie 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Casual 12.6%
- #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: Action 33.8%, Casual 32.8%, Indie 25.6%, 2D 7.8%
- #17 Wire Flying Maid
85% match4 user reviews75% of 4 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 36%, Casual 34.1%, Indie 25.4%, 2D 4.5%
- #18 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: Action 35.4%, Casual 34.4%, Indie 24.9%, 2D 5.3%
- #19 TeraBlaster
86% matchMixed70% of 1,036 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: Action 30.8%, Casual 29.9%, Indie 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%
- #20 Ponkle
83% 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 36.8%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #21 Hooligan Vasja
84% matchMixed63% of 197 reviews2016
Dev: Trident Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Hooligan Vasja that is a colorful and entertaining time killer.Your goal is to reach the roof, fighting with different opponents. There is a powerful boss just under the roof. Be careful, the obstacles are extremely dangerous but you can knock them down. The first level is easy but the following ones are progressively more difficult.
Why similar: Action 29.2%, Casual 28.3%, Indie 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%
- #22 4人打ちアクション麻雀 / ACTION MAHJONG
82% 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 36.8%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #23 Brick Breaker with Risa
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 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 36.8%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #24 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: Action 36.8%, Casual 36.6%, Indie 26.7%
- #25 Zombie Clicker Defense
81% matchMixed42% of 55 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 36.8%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #26 Color Chaos
80% matchVery Positive84% 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 36.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #27 Orbos
79% matchMixed63% of 67 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 36.9%, Action 36.6%, Indie 26.5%
- #28 Mr. Dubstep
79% matchMixed64% of 238 reviews2017
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 24.1 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: Action 36.7%, Casual 36.7%, Indie 26.6%
- #29 Tank Impact
77% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: DIG Games
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%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.5%
- #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%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.5%
- #31 Bullseye
76% matchVery Positive81% of 108 reviews2018
Dev: Ravinia
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 19%
What better way to kill time than shooting arrows at a target in the middle of the ocean?
Why similar: Casual 37%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #32 Angry Punisher
74% 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%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #33 Gobligeddon
71% 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 37.1%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #34 4Team
76% matchMixed48% of 25 reviews2016
Dev: Heisenberg Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.5 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%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #35 Diggerman
71% matchPositive94% of 47 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 37.1%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #36 Centifeed
73% match8 user reviews89% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Ghost Lord Games
Windows
Collect orbs, upgrade, and crush your enemies in this indie-action game!
Why similar: Casual 37.1%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #37 Kick The Puppet
73% matchMixed52% of 27 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 37.1%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #38 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%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #39 Whiskered Away
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 20 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 37.1%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #40 The Princess is in Another Castle
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mihai Morosanu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Follow the touching story of a medieval knight that is having bad luck in finding its princess. A classic platform game where you will have to avoid dangers like bats, spikes etc.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Casual 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #41 Project Green Beat
75% 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%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #42 Vanguard: Fight For Rudiarius
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DevClever Ltd
Windows
A cross-platform multiplayer space shooter, set in an alternate future where the Roman Empire never fell but continued to conquer the entire galaxy. Gladiators, known as Vanguards, do battle in vast space arenas in a bid to earn freedom. VR, Mobile and PC cross play supported.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Casual 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #43 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%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.5%
- #44 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%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #45 SLEIGHT - Nerve Wracking Espionage Party Game
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Demerara
Windows · Mac · Linux
Engage with a friend in a nerve wracking lead and deceive hunt inside the manor to either leave in glory or failure!
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Casual 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #46 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 37.1%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #47 Pirate Cannons AHOY!
70% 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 37.1%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #48 Cube Runner 2
66% matchMixed61% of 36 reviews2020
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows
Cube Runner 2 is a 3d action platformer that's simple to learn, exciting to play, and deep enough to challenge even the greatest gamers.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Casual 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #49 Lunarsea
70% 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 37.1%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #50 Launch Squad
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stand-In VR
Windows
Launch Squad is a multiplayer combat game for VR. Armed with a goo slingshot, you will fight for supremacy in the Launch Squad battle arena!
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Casual 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #51 The 'I Love Money' Show
68% matchPositive80% of 41 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%, Action 37%, Indie 26%
- #52 Catastronauts
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 230 reviews2018
Dev: Inertia Game StudiosPub: Inertia Game Studios
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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%, Action 37%, Indie 26%
- #53 Emergency Water Landing
67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 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: Action 37.4%, Casual 36.3%, Indie 26.3%
- #54 Diamond Deeps
72% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2015
Dev: BIT-GEN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 54 min≥1hr: 12%
As Barry the miner, scurry around the mines collecting diamonds before the ghosts can capture you.
Why similar: Casual 37.1%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #55 Ballastic
73% 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 37.1%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #56 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 37.1%, Action 36.5%, Indie 26.4%
- #57 AV-17
67% matchVery Positive80% of 82 reviews2018
Dev: WANZUNGDEV
Windows · Linux
AV-17 is a FREE 2D action platformer inspired by information technology and BUBBLE BOBBLE!!
Why similar: Action 37.4%, Casual 36.3%, Indie 26.3%
- #58 Velocidevorium
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Really Slick
Windows · Linux
The ultimate casual 3D snakelike with perpetually morphing claymation levels.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Casual 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #59 Daaang!
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Snaredrum Games
Windows
Roll your way around and smash anything you see in this physics-based sandbox platformer. No time limits, no objectives, just relaxing smashing fun. Earn money by playing the game and use that money to upgrade stats and special moves.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Casual 36%, Indie 26.9%