Top Fast-Paced Games
60+ fast-paced games ranked by player tags and tunable re-ranking. Related tags include Action, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Difficult.
Recommended Fast-Paced Games

Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
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- #1 Pizza Tower98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 71,440 reviews2023Developer: Tour De PizzaPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.9hMean: 18.4h≥1hr: 77%
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
- #2 ULTRAKILL98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 229,588 reviews2020Developer: Arsi "Hakita" PatalaPublisher: New Blood InteractivePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.9hMean: 33.0h≥1hr: 85%
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
- #3 DOOM Eternal98% matchVery Positive91% of 214,745 reviews2020Developer: id SoftwarePublisher: Bethesda SoftworksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 11.1hMean: 30.5h≥1hr: 90%
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.
- #4 DOOM98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 218,221 reviews2016Developer: id SoftwarePublisher: Bethesda SoftworksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 9.1hMean: 25.3h≥1hr: 90%
Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.
- #5 Hotline Miami98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 122,189 reviews2012Developer: Dennaton GamesPublisher: Devolver DigitalPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.4hMean: 10.5h≥1hr: 86%
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
- #6 Ghostrunner98% matchVery Positive91% of 66,033 reviews2020Developer: One More LevelPublisher: 505 GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.5hMean: 17.7h≥1hr: 86%
Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.
- #7 Splitgate98% matchVery Positive91% of 111,493 reviews2019Developer: 1047 GamesPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 3.4hMean: 15.7h≥1hr: 76%
Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.
- #8 Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number97% matchVery Positive94% of 77,682 reviews2015Developer: Dennaton GamesPublisher: Devolver DigitalPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 6.2hMean: 18.2h≥1hr: 78%
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.
- #9 ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™95% matchVery Positive92% of 83,575 reviews2023Developer: FromSoftware, Inc.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 16.1hMean: 32.6h≥1hr: 92%
A new action game based on the concept of the ARMORED CORE series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development.
- #10 One Finger Death Punch95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 16,332 reviews2014Developer: Silver Dollar GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.3hMean: 8.2h≥1hr: 65%
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
- #11 Super Hexagon94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,003 reviews2012Developer: Terry CavanaghPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.5hMean: 18.7h≥1hr: 68%
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
- #12 Sonic Adventure 293% matchVery Positive89% of 27,841 reviews2012Developer: SEGAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.3hMean: 16.4h≥1hr: 63%
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
- #13 Sonic Generations Collection93% matchVery Positive94% of 25,461 reviews2011Developer: Devil's DetailsPublisher: SEGAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.8hMean: 9.6h≥1hr: 61%
Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!
- #14 Battlerite93% matchVery Positive85% of 59,299 reviews2017Developer: Stunlock StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.5hMean: 20.9h≥1hr: 77%
BATTLERITE is an action-packed team arena brawler. Experience the unique combination of top-down shooter meets fast-paced fighting game and challenge friends and foes in a battle of reaction. The Arena awaits!
- #15 SpeedRunners93% matchVery Positive94% of 37,081 reviews2016Developer: DoubleDutch GamesPublisher: tinyBuildPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.9hMean: 13.6h≥1hr: 85%
Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.
- #16 Beat Saber92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 75,994 reviews2019Developer: Beat GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 11.5hMean: 37.9h≥1hr: 90%
Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.
- #17 Quake Live92% matchVery Positive87% of 15,765 reviews2014Developer: id SoftwarePublisher: Bethesda SoftworksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.6hMean: 19.7h≥1hr: 61%
Experience the most exciting and fast-paced FPS gameplay while competing with players from around the world in over 100 arenas, a dozen game modes, and with persistent career stats tracking, in this online features-focused successor to Quake III Arena.
- #18 Sonic Mania89% matchVery Positive94% of 27,786 reviews2017Developer: Christian WhiteheadPublisher: SEGAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.3hMean: 9.5h≥1hr: 77%
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
- #19 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 88,069 reviews2014Developer: PlatinumGamesPublisher: KONAMIPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 8.8hMean: 18.3h≥1hr: 84%
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...
- #20 Move or Die88% matchVery Positive89% of 23,288 reviews2016Developer: XeluPublisher: Those Awesome GuysPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 2.8hMean: 9.2h≥1hr: 77%
Move or Die is an absurdly fast-paced 4-player local and online party game where the mechanics change every 20 seconds! It's THE friendship-ruining game.
- #21 OLDTV87% matchVery Positive94% of 5,449 reviews2017Developer: CreabilityPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 30mMean: 7.0h≥1hr: 33%
Can you think twice in under a second?
- #22 Haste87% matchVery Positive92% of 12,896 reviews2025Developer: LandfallPublisher: Evil Landfall?Platforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.0hMean: 7.6h≥1hr: 79%
Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe, by yourself and with friends!
- #23 Roboquest85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,988 reviews2023Developer: RyseUp StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 7.2hMean: 18.2h≥1hr: 90%
Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.
- #24 DUSK84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,132 reviews2018Developer: David SzymanskiPublisher: New Blood InteractivePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.7hMean: 8.0h≥1hr: 82%
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
- #25 Sonic Frontiers84% matchVery Positive89% of 27,699 reviews2022Developer: Sonic TeamPublisher: SEGAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.0hMean: 20.5h≥1hr: 83%
Sonic Frontiers is a groundbreaking open-zone action-adventure game set on the ancient Starfall Islands. Join Sonic as he battles hordes of powerful enemies with an all-new combat system, explores the mysteries of the islands, and saves his friends!
- #26 Neon White83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,042 reviews2022Developer: Angel MatrixPublisher: Annapurna InteractivePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 7.9hMean: 23.1h≥1hr: 88%
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
- #27 Sonic Adventure DX83% matchVery Positive92% of 18,299 reviews2011Developer: SEGAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.7hMean: 9.7h≥1hr: 59%
An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.
- #28 SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,674 reviews2024Developer: Sonic TeamPublisher: SEGAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.9hMean: 11.4h≥1hr: 85%
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
- #29 Duck Game82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 38,980 reviews2015Developer: Landon PodbielskiPublisher: CORPTRON GAMES CORP.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 4.2hMean: 20.3h≥1hr: 86%
Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.
- #30 Vanquish82% matchVery Positive90% of 7,785 reviews2017Developer: PlatinumGamesPublisher: SEGAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.6hMean: 6.1h≥1hr: 84%
PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.
- #31 STRAFTAT81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 21,098 reviews2024Developer: Sirius LemaitrePublisher: Lemaitre BrosPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 1.5hMean: 4.7h≥1hr: 62%
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
- #32 Clustertruck81% matchVery Positive94% of 18,213 reviews2016Developer: LandfallPublisher: tinyBuildPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.4hMean: 6.8h≥1hr: 68%
Clustertruck is a chaotic physics based truckformer. Jump your way through insane levels in a game of "the floor is lava" on top of speeding trucks driven by terrible drivers.
- #33 Super Meat Boy81% matchVery Positive94% of 38,047 reviews2010Developer: Team MeatPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.7hMean: 10.2h≥1hr: 77%
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
- #34 Quake Champions81% matchMostly Positive74% of 38,814 reviews2022Developer: id SoftwarePublisher: Bethesda SoftworksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.6hMean: 30.2h≥1hr: 60%
Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion.
- #35 Dirty Bomb®81% matchVery Positive81% of 56,993 reviews2015Developer: Splash DamagePublisher: Warchest Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 2.0hMean: 29.6h≥1hr: 63%
Work together or die alone! Fight to restore peace to London or tear it down for profit in the most challenging team based shooter around.
- #36 Sonic Forces81% matchMixed59% of 8,510 reviews2017Developer: Sonic TeamPublisher: SEGAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.1hMean: 11.0h≥1hr: 88%
The fate of Sonic the Hedgehog’s world is in your hands – Join the Uprising.
- #37 Devil Daggers80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,351 reviews2016Developer: SorathPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 42mMean: 6.7h≥1hr: 43%
Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.
- #38 Ghostrunner 280% matchVery Positive80% of 11,118 reviews2023Developer: One More LevelPublisher: 505 GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.5hMean: 11.2h≥1hr: 79%
Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack.
- #39 Post Void80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,169 reviews2020Developer: YCJY GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.3hMean: 3.2h≥1hr: 57%
Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.
- #40 Zup!78% matchVery Positive94% of 8,902 reviews2016Developer: Quiet RiverPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.3hMean: 14.3h≥1hr: 71%
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
- #41 One Finger Death Punch 278% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,487 reviews2019Developer: Silver Dollar GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.2hMean: 6.6h≥1hr: 80%
The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash!
- #42 MULLET MADJACK77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,116 reviews2024Developer: HAMMER95Publisher: Epopeia GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.1hMean: 5.7h≥1hr: 82%
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!
- #43 Lethal League Blaze77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,626 reviews2018Developer: Team ReptilePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.8hMean: 9.0h≥1hr: 89%
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
- #44 UBERMOSH77% matchVery Positive91% of 7,373 reviews2015Developer: Walter MachadoPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 3.0hMean: 8.9h≥1hr: 75%
UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.
- #45 Zup! F76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,326 reviews2019Developer: Quiet RiverPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.5hMean: 19.5h≥1hr: 81%
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
- #46 Zup! 876% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,433 reviews2018Developer: Quiet RiverPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.6hMean: 17.1h≥1hr: 85%
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
- #47 Zup! S76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 15,929 reviews2018Developer: Quiet RiverPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.1hMean: 12.1h≥1hr: 71%
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
- #48 Zup! Z75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,309 reviews2020Developer: Quiet RiverPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.3hMean: 11.8h≥1hr: 78%
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
- #49 Grapples Galore74% matchVery Positive91% of 10,462 reviews2025Developer: ZotelingPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 48mMean: 1.6h≥1hr: 42%
Grapples Galore is a fast-paced online multiplayer arena shooter with physics-based grappling hook movement, active ragdolls, and thrilling gunplay.
- #50 Sonic Lost World76% matchMixed62% of 5,468 reviews2015Developer: Sonic TeamPublisher: SEGAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.6hMean: 6.4h≥1hr: 58%
When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late!
- #51 Ion Fury74% matchVery Positive93% of 6,708 reviews2019Developer: Voidpoint, LLCPublisher: 3D RealmsPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 4.7hMean: 9.8h≥1hr: 81%
3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, team up with Voidpoint to bring back the legendary Build Engine, famous for classic shooters like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Fast-paced FPS combat across huge, secret-packed levels. Ion Fury is the real deal!
- #52 Trepang274% matchVery Positive93% of 18,088 reviews2023Developer: Trepang StudiosPublisher: Team17Platforms: WindowsMedian: 4.1hMean: 8.0h≥1hr: 85%
Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the near future. Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter.
- #53 Zup! 274% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,876 reviews2016Developer: Quiet RiverPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.5hMean: 12.6h≥1hr: 74%
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
- #54 Zup! X73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,785 reviews2018Developer: Quiet RiverPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.3hMean: 18.1h≥1hr: 79%
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
- #55 Windblown73% matchVery Positive89% of 10,035 reviews2024Developer: Motion TwinPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.7hMean: 14.6h≥1hr: 85%
Dash, dive and defy the Vortex. A lightning-fast, 1-3 player co-op roguelite from the crafters of Dead Cells, where every run is a leap into chaos. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with anything that gets in the way of a perfect run.
- #56 Spark the Electric Jester 274% matchVery Positive89% of 749 reviews2019Developer: Feperd GamesPublisher: Feperd GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.2hMean: 6.0h≥1hr: 67%
Fast paced 3D action platformer.
- #57 Velocibox74% matchVery Positive88% of 639 reviews2014Developer: Shawn BeckPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.1hMean: 4.4h≥1hr: 89%
Velocibox is a twitch-heavy action game crafted for the hardcore audience.
