- #1 Go To Bed: Survive The Night
97% matchMostly Negative38% of 37 reviews2015
Dev: Touchfight Games LLC
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%
EVIL WANTS TO TOUCH YOU...TOUCH IT FIRST!A slithering, creeping evil lurks just beyond safety of the light. Indeed, the King of Shadows is up to no good this night, and his beastly minions are getting hungrier by the second. You had better get clicking if you want to live!
Why similar: Action 30.4%, Indie 27.7%, Horror 26.3%, Casual 15.6%
- #2 The Hateful Dead
96% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: Sayan
Windows
The Hateful Dead is a voxel style, wave-based, zombie FPS game. Run and gun with a Chainsaw in one hand and Minigun in the other as you stand alone against an army of the undead. Burn, cut, shoot and obliterate limbs from your undead enemies in an intense blood-splattered, shoot em up style. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action 41.4%, Indie 31.8%, Horror 26.8%
- #3 Zomby Soldier
96% matchMixed42% of 48 reviews2018
Dev: Tero Lunkka
Windows
Dark theme shooter where player character is zombie who needs to kill other zombies and find more blood
Why similar: Action 40.3%, Indie 31%, Horror 28.7%
- #4 Medusa's Labyrinth VR
95% match9 user reviews11% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: Guru Games
Windows
Medusa’s Labyrinth is a mythological first person horror game set in ancient Greece. It takes myths and legends that have stayed with us for over 2000 years and mix them together in a game that blends horror with stealth into a unique and intense horror experience. Now all this can be seen in VR for the first time!
Why similar: Action 40.3%, Indie 31%, Horror 28.7%
- #5 Diamond Caves
93% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: diamond productions
Windows
Diamond Caves is a classic arcade puzzle games related to the good old 8bit and 16bit days. Get out of a cave by collect all the Emeralds and Diamonds and beware of traps and monsters... now with level editor!
Why similar: Action 36.2%, Indie 27.1%, Retro 20.7%, Casual 16%
- #6 Devilry
94% matchMixed68% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: New State
Windows
Survive the night in your rural home as a sinister apparition wreaks havoc in the stately manor. Protect your family from the ghost using a variety of tools and weapons found around the estate.
Why similar: Action 41.8%, Indie 33.5%, Horror 24.7%
- #7 Timore Inferno
94% matchMixed58% of 351 reviews2016
Dev: Vidas Salavejus
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Timore Inferno is the 4th indie horror game in the Timore series. Strange visitors have come to a little girl's house, robbing her home and killing everyone inside... Except her. With dolls holding the anger of her loss, everyone who tries to go there and investigate what happened wind up missing.
Why similar: Action 41.2%, Indie 29.5%, Horror 29.3%
- #8 Super Hop 'N' Bop ULTRA
92% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2016
Dev: CTgamesPub: Flying Interactive
Windows
Local multiplayer retro action!
Why similar: Action 30.9%, Retro 30.8%, Indie 23.8%, Casual 14.5%
- #9 MadCowBalls2
90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Martin Eriksson
Windows · Linux
Save the city from the mad cow balls and destroy the bricks. Gain skillpoints from high score and completing levels. Use the skillpoints to upgrade your balls, weapons and gain access to the 60+ power ups!
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Indie 28.3%, Retro 17.7%, Casual 17.2%
- #10 Jeremiah
89% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Tom Wagner - Dubya StudiosPub: Dubya Studios
Windows
You're a simple frog trying to catch as many flying insects as possible as they speed by.
Why similar: Action 35.9%, Indie 27.6%, Retro 19.1%, Casual 17.4%
- #11 TeraBlaster
91% 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: Action 34.3%, Indie 29%, Retro 20.5%, Casual 16.1%
- #12 WireNet
91% matchMixed67% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Xero TR-MMXZPub: Xitilon
Windows
Minimalistic scroll-shooter with green-on-black pseudo-vector display. Rush through the isometric madness of WireNet to the NeuroCore!
Why similar: Action 38.6%, Indie 28.8%, Retro 21%, Casual 11.5%
- #13 REPTOMOM
89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: ProblemGamer Productions
Windows
As REPTOMOM, the fate of dinosauria rests on your cybernetically-enhanced shoulders. Rout the nefarious humans who have taken a quantum-leap to your universe and brainwashed its denizens in a bid to take over. Slash, kick, lase, and blaze your way through 8 areas of classic platforming challenge!
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Indie 28.3%, Retro 17.7%, Casual 17.2%
- #14 Planet 2000
88% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Bionic PonyPub: Triskelia Games
Windows
Experience futuristic vehicular combat in this fast paced strategy game. Assemble your team from a crew of fully realized AI companions as you take part in epic land battles.
Why similar: Action 41.2%, Indie 31.4%, Casual 19.1%, Retro 8.3%
- #15 Handsome Mr. Frog
87% matchVery Positive91% of 242 reviews2016
Dev: Cowboy Color
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Jump, lick, and spit your way through four worlds in a new-school arcade adventure starring the nominal Handsome Mr. Frog, a good looking fellow whose hat was jacked by a bunch of unattractive normies.
Why similar: Action 50.9%, Indie 34.7%, Retro 14.4%
- #16 Goblin treasure
86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: enrjuPub: Andrzej Cudzilo
Windows
Goblin Treasure is a casual arcade game in which you play the role of a goblin treasure hunter. Collecting diamonds while traveling across various boards. Your main goal is to collect as many diamonds as possible while avoiding goblins and traps.
Why similar: Action 40.6%, Indie 31.3%, Casual 19.1%, Retro 9%
- #17 Breaking Blocks
85% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Star Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
An exciting 2D action platformer in the vein of arkanoid.
Why similar: Action 36.1%, Indie 27.8%, Retro 19.2%, Casual 16.9%
- #18 Alone In The Forest VR
86% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Ovidiu Chis
Windows
Explore the forest, solve the puzzles, start the generators and call for help. Use the flashlight to defend yourself from the 'thing' that tries to kill you.
Why similar: Action 44.3%, Indie 33%, Horror 22.6%
- #19 The Hilltop Mansion
82% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: OkawariHakumai
Windows
Can you escape from this cursed mansion? Rely on the clues left by the ancestors to break the curse of the mansion and survive through it!
Why similar: Action 50.7%, Indie 39%, Horror 10.2%
- #20 Tunnel Vision
84% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Wayne Oxford Games
Windows · Mac
Tunnel Vision is a Retro Space shooter that harkens back to the early 80s Arcades. Fun simple addictive gameplay.
Why similar: Action 37.4%, Indie 28.8%, Casual 17.5%, Retro 16.4%
- #21 Laser Z
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: ZA Games Studio Pty Ltd
Windows
Fire up your laser, destroy the cubes, duck, weave, and stay alive. Step in to an 80's inspired Vaporwave world and prepare to do battle. Part rhythm game, part strategy, part arcade, totally awesome.
Why similar: Action 39.5%, Indie 30.4%, Casual 18.5%, Retro 11.6%
- #22 Lost Alone
81% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Pasha BinPub: Egg Splat Studios
Windows
Lost in a dark, unforgiving forest, you must survive the night. Hunt for resources, stay hidden, and outsmart deadly werewolves that stalk the woods. Every sound matters. Every choice could be your last.
Why similar: Action 52.3%, Indie 40.3%, Horror 7.4%
- #23 KnightRoyale
80% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: abdulkadirPub: teodlegames
Windows
KnightRoyal is a Indie retro pvp Pixel-Game to play from time to time, if you are looking for a Indie retro pvp Pixel-Game to play from time to time, you are here right KnightRoyal is the perfect game for you then.
Why similar: Action 49.8%, Indie 38.4%, Retro 11.8%
- #24 Brick Breaker VR
83% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: KatriGames
Windows
The goal of the Brick Breaker VR is to bring the old brick breaker, breakout experiences to life in virtual reality.
Why similar: Action 39.1%, Indie 30.1%, Casual 18.3%, Retro 12.5%
- #25 Castle Clamber
81% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Trederia
Windows · Mac
Castle Clamber is an arcade action platformer for one or two players inspired by games of the 80s and 90s.
Why similar: Action 42%, Indie 33.3%, Retro 24.7%
- #26 Retro Vaders: Reloaded
78% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Andrew Nutter666 Jaggar
Windows · Mac
The original Retro Vaders game rebuilt from the ground up with a brand new engine, complete graphics overhaul and a heap of new content.
Why similar: Action 47.8%, Indie 36.8%, Retro 15.3%
- #27 Alien Invasion 3D part 2
79% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Jim Dex
Windows
This is the first stage of the Invasion . You are about to seek and destroy ground targets . There will be air forces trying to take you down , this time though , you have a team flying around trying to protect you.
Why similar: Action 51.7%, Indie 39.7%, Casual 8.6%
- #28 Call of Corona: Micro Warfare
77% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: Puggy Studios
Windows
A dangerous mission to travel into the human body and meet the Corona virus face to face and send it back to microscopic hell.
Why similar: Action 49.5%, Indie 37.5%, Horror 13%
- #29 The Flock
84% matchMixed40% of 300 reviews2015
Dev: Vogelsap
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The Flock is an asymmetrical multiplayer thriller, where you get to play as one of the agile monsters that make up the Flock. Hunt down and attack the Carrier to take its place. Survive and fend off the terrifying Flock with the coveted Light Artifact .
Why similar: Action 37.2%, Indie 35.1%, Horror 27.7%
- #30 PXL-SHIP
77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Joshua Bergstrom
Windows
PXL-SHIP Is a high score game! Survive the asteroid field as long as possible and try to defeat the destroyer! upgrade your ship and unlock different styles!
Why similar: Action 41%, Indie 31.5%, Casual 19.2%, Retro 8.3%
- #31 RUNRUNRUN
79% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: ZogluPub: Flying Interactive
Windows
RUNRUNRUN is a team-based local multiplayer game for 1 to 4 RUNners. Break into the safest banks and grab as many gold bars as you can before the timer runs out!
Why similar: Action 33.9%, Indie 26.1%, Retro 24.1%, Casual 15.9%
- #32 Horror Stories
78% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2019
Dev: RandomSpin
Windows
How did you imagine how murders are being committed by serial killers? You find yourself in one of these situations, in which you need not to catch the eye of the killer and try to survive by killing him!
Why similar: Action 52.4%, Indie 39.1%, Casual 8.5%
- #33 TAYAL
76% matchVery Positive91% of 86 reviews2018
Dev: SHIBAPOWER
Windows
TAYAL IS A RETRO & MEGA STYLE FAN GAME. WE WILL FOLLOW A BOY TO FIND OUT THE TRUTH OF HIS FATHER.
Why similar: Action 40.1%, Indie 32.7%, Retro 27.2%
- #34 Sword of the Guardian
74% matchPositive93% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Billy ChanPub: Billy Chan Studio
Windows
Sword of the Guardian is an old style Beat'em up game. Offers exhilarating game play experience by featuring command-based combo attacks (such as “↓ → + attack” and “↓ ↑ + attack”) customized for each character, immersive hit feeling and diverse actions such as throwing weapons and using magic.
Why similar: Action 35.2%, Retro 25.3%, Indie 24.9%, Casual 14.5%
- #35 System Invaders
71% 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: Action 35.5%, Indie 27.3%, Retro 20.5%, Casual 16.7%
- #36 Dissection
72% matchMixed62% of 34 reviews2020
Dev: RandomSpinPub: RandomSpin
Windows
I don’t remember how I got into this house. I only know that I need to quickly find a way out. Something terrible is walking around the house and looking for me.
Why similar: Action 52.8%, Indie 40.6%, Horror 6.6%
- #37 RFLEX
76% matchVery Positive92% of 225 reviews2015
Dev: Wesley LaFerrierePub: System Void Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%
RFLEX is a fast-paced and challenging neo-arcade game. Frantically dodge your way to the high score in a series of rage-inducing levels while enjoying a kickass, original soundtrack. Experience trippy visuals while being pulled into a never-ending abyss of addicting, non-stop action.
Why similar: Action 37.7%, Indie 28.4%, Casual 17.7%, Retro 16.1%
- #38 Retro Space Shooter
73% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Gable Games
Windows
Retro Space Shooter is a refreshingly modern 3D physics-based implementation of a top-down retro arcade space shooter. Expertly pilot your drone ship through an onslaught of enemy fire and fight seemingly endless waves of enemy ships and bosses.
Why similar: Action 48.5%, Indie 37.3%, Retro 14.2%
- #39 Alienzix
75% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Xero TR-MMXZPub: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Oldschool 2Д-shooter of the Windows 2000 epoch, controlled by mouse. 2-player local cooperative mode with several difficulty levels.
Why similar: Action 44.3%, Indie 33%, Retro 22.8%
- #40 Offensive Dimensions
73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: OmicGames
Windows
Offensive Dimensions is a hardcore, dark themed, retro 2d action game. Currently is in early access phase. This game tests your 2d action gaming skill. You need to smash everything and make it to the next area before time is up. The demo version is available for downloading. Please try that first.
Why similar: Action 37.2%, Indie 28.6%, Retro 17.9%, Horror 16.3%
- #41 Shut Eye
75% matchMixed59% of 134 reviews2016
Dev: HUSH InteractivePub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Keep her calm. Keep her safe. Keep her in the light.
Why similar: Action 32.8%, Horror 27.2%, Indie 25.3%, Casual 14.7%
- #42 Pirate Pop™
74% matchMixed64% of 159 reviews2016
Dev: Dadako
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
You awaken on a strange island sometime in the afternoon. Half your face is sunburnt and seagulls stole your lunch. Enough about you. This is about Pete Jr! The tiny pirate! He looks up to see bubbles, tons of them! What's causing these bubbles to appear? Who is behind this awful mischief?
Why similar: Action 31.1%, Retro 29.6%, Indie 24%, Casual 15.3%
- #43 Alien Splatter Redux
71% matchVery Positive92% of 156 reviews2017
Dev: Sinclair Strange
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 33%
"BLAH BLAH BLAH 8-bit, BLAH BLAH BLAH, blow stuff up. BLAH BLAH BLAH, retro." BLOWING INTO THE CARTRIDGE NOT REQUIRED!
Why similar: Action 39.8%, Retro 34%, Indie 26.2%
- #44 Dragon Bros
72% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Space Lizard Studio LTD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Robots are everywhere, destroying the place you used to call home! The only cure for this terrible mess is to wipe out those cranky machines with bullets and big explosions! Play as a young dragon in this 2D retro run & gun adventure in co-op or solo. Free your Dragon-mom from the evil Mechaliches!
Why similar: Action 48.8%, Indie 33.4%, Casual 17.8%
- #45 Block Shock
73% matchNegative12% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Vox Studios
Windows
Experience the most addictive retro block game like never before. With 12 all-new levels, you must use your skill to win. Can you beat the game, or will you suffer from block shock?
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Indie 27.5%, Retro 20%, Casual 16.8%
- #46 Cookies vs. Claus
69% matchVery Positive81% of 307 reviews2017
Dev: Joshua WilliamsPub: Evil Tortilla Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Cookies vs. Claus is an action-packed battle game. With a range of characters to choose from, you can battle as your favorite cookie or take on a squad as a holiday character. Through both single and multiplayer, experience a unique asymmetric shooter that combines elements of FPS and battle arena games. THIS IS COOKIES VS. CLAUS!
Why similar: Action 46.9%, Indie 34.3%, Casual 18.8%
- #47 THE SOUL HUNTER
68% matchMixed67% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: TechoneGame
Windows · Mac
I'm a hunter, a soul hunter. It sounds a little weird. There aren't many people like us. Nobody knows we exist, but we do.
Why similar: Indie 36.6%, Action 32.2%, Horror 31.3%
- #48 Neptune: Arena FPS
70% matchMixed68% of 63 reviews2017
Dev: GENOVA Softworks
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Classic arena fps style gameplay mixed with modern and futuristic elements, where the only thing that matters is the skill.
Why similar: Action 47.7%, Indie 33.6%, Casual 18.7%
- #49 Space Scumbags
70% matchMixed44% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: AlcoholEnthusiastPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Space Scumbags is a space shooter inspired by old school space shooter games like Galactix. Fight your way through waves of enemies and battle powerful bosses.
Why similar: Action 52%, Indie 30.3%, Casual 17.7%
- #50 Soldiers Lost Forever (1914-1918)
69% matchMixed57% of 48 reviews2018
Dev: Jake OlsonPub: My Way Games
Windows
Soldiers Lost Forever (1914-1918) is a World War 1 top down 2D shooter where armies battle it out in the trenches and fight for control of the battlefield.
Why similar: Action 53.6%, Indie 28.9%, Casual 17.6%
- #51 Snow Island
65% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2019
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Snow Island is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty.
Why similar: Action 45.9%, Indie 34.3%, Casual 19.7%
- #52 TANKS
66% matchVery Positive95% of 282 reviews2018
Dev: Oleksandr Savostianov
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 53.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
TANKS is a fun game for one or two players where your goal is to protect the base and to destroy all the enemies. Beautiful pixel graphics, music and sound will let you feel the atmosphere of old school gaming.
Why similar: Action 45.4%, Indie 34.9%, Casual 19.7%
- #53 Ekans
53% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Asmo
Windows
Experience the classic Snake game with a twist! You're the fruit, and your mission is to escape the snake. Outsmart your opponents, climb the leaderboard, and face the thrilling challenge!
Why similar: Action 43.9%, Indie 35.4%, Casual 20.6%
- #54 Dimension Hunter VR
68% matchVery Positive80% of 102 reviews2017
Dev: Deathtrap
Windows
Dimension Hunter allows you to immerse yourself in this tongue in cheek, over the top, retro-arcade experience, with a unique choice of free or railed movement. Fast paced, hardcore, fluid gameplay mechanics with a unique, and yet familiar, comic book style of carnage and gore.
Why similar: Action 44.6%, Indie 33.3%, Horror 22.1%
- #55 One Watcher
67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Christian Hamm
Windows
Precision platforming at its finest with retro-inspired tile-based 2.5D levels. Ultra-responsive jumps, wall climbs, and ceiling slides are your keys to beating 66 handcrafted levels across four distinct chapters. Hunt down and defeat the Watcher, but be warned – only the most skilled will survive.
Why similar: Action 45.5%, Indie 35%, Casual 19.4%
- #56 Tank Assault X
69% matchMixed62% of 42 reviews2017
Dev: Starwind Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Tank Assault X is a hardcore, logical tank arcade built on the lines of the classic arcade games of the 1980’s.
Why similar: Action 52.4%, Indie 29.6%, Casual 18%
- #57 The Medic
63% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: ConmtrastPub: LGV
Windows · Mac
The Medic: the first Coronavirus-themed topdown/platformer game published on Steam. Can you beat the anti-vaxxers and the virus to save the Earth?
Why similar: Action 40.6%, Indie 31.3%, Casual 19.1%, Retro 9%
- #58 Golden Dungeons
67% matchMixed46% of 127 reviews2018
Dev: GD StudioPub: AFBIK Studio
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Golden Dungeons - is a simple hardcore platformer game, the goal to get out of the cave. Try to pass all levels and not die!
Why similar: Action 47.4%, Indie 33.3%, Casual 19.3%