Games like Meltdown

Looking for that same fast-paced and tense spark as Meltdown? These games are worth a look next. Most of them work well for a shared session.

1. Arcadegeddon

   

   A colorful roguelite shooter where you and up to three friends blast through a super game that a mega-corporation infected with a virus. Fast runs, wild guns, bosses, mini games and loot, all wrapped in a bright arcade world that begs for one more go.

   Also in Co-op · Fast-paced, Tense, Replayable

   76%76% of 1,026 Steam reviews are positive5Players online now: 5Free

2. From Space

   

   A top-down shooter about kicking a pink alien horde off Earth, alone or with up to three friends. Grab rocket launchers and flamethrowers, wire up turrets and barbed wire, and turn a beat-up planet into even more rubble. The apocalypse has never been this cheerful.

   Also in Co-op · Fast-paced, Tense, Chaotic

   67%67% of 1,429 Steam reviews are positive$2.99

3. CounterAttack: Uprising

   

   CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online cross-platform coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.

   Also in Co-op · Fast-paced, Tense, Replayable

   90%90% of 274 Steam reviews are positive1Players online now: 1$14.99

4. Square Heroes

   

   Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons. Lay waste to your friends and foes in local, LAN and online multiplayer matches, or hone your skills in single player and custom games.

   Also in Co-op · Fast-paced, Replayable, Retro

   85%85% of 92 Steam reviews are positive$3.89

5. Cobalt

   

   Forget everything you’ve learned about combat. Cobalt’s slo-mo mechanic lets you perform moves that other games can’t comprehend. Discover the secrets of a distant colony in a cosmic campaign, take on challenges and rule the leaderboards, or face off against others in local and online multiplayer.

   Also in Co-op · Fast-paced, Tense, Replayable

   92%92% of 343 Steam reviews are positive1Players online now: 1$14.99

6. Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

   

   Control an advanced hovertank, packed with the most advanced and sophisticated weapons as you fight against extraterrestrial invaders.

   Also in Co-op · Fast-paced, Tense, Retro

   76%76% of 82 Steam reviews are positive$14.99

7. RIPOUT

   

   Ripout is an online Co-Op horror FPS that will have players fight their way through procedurally generated derelict ships filled with mutants capable of reconfiguring their alien bodies. Survive with your trusty Pet Gun companion, collect loot, and customize your character to fit your playstyle.

   Also in Co-op · Fast-paced, Tense, Replayable

   65%65% of 786 Steam reviews are positive$19.99

8. Entropy Survivors

   

   A sharpshooting space frog rides a sword-swinging mech, and you steer both at once through swarms of aliens. Weapons fire bees, empty shotguns become projectiles, and every 20-minute run stacks upgrades into screen-filling chaos. Play solo or with up to three friends online.

   Also in Co-op · Fast-paced, Tense, Replayable

   79%79% of 496 Steam reviews are positive33Players online now: 33$3.49

9. Section 13

   

   Unravel a thrilling sci-fi mystery in this action-packed twin-stick roguelite shooter. Select your load-out, stack up temporary and persistent upgrades, and delve into the depths of a subterranean base, either alone or in a group of up to 3 players.

   Also in Co-op · Fast-paced, Tense, Replayable

   71%71% of 773 Steam reviews are positive4Players online now: 4$19.99

10. ArcRunner

    

    Traverse 'The Arc' in this beautiful, Cyberpunk-styled action rogue-lite as you attempt to reset an evil rogue AI. Experiment with different weapons and augments as you fight hordes of machines programmed for your annihilation! Collect Nanites & power-up after every run either solo or with friends!

    Also in Co-op · Fast-paced, Tense, Replayable

    68%68% of 196 Steam reviews are positive$19.99

11. Solstice Chronicles: MIA

    

    In this 2-player twin-stick shooter, use a friendly drone for a game-changing abilities. Survive waves, upgrade, and uncover the mystery in this cooperative, action-packed experience.

    Also in Co-op · Fast-paced, Tense, Retro

    69%69% of 245 Steam reviews are positive$14.99

12. Final Exam

    

    Jump into the frenzied action and the whacky humor of a pure 2.5D side-scroller! While they were going to their old high school for what was supposed to be the party of their life, four long-time friends end up in a ghost town full of monstrous creatures.

    Also in Co-op · Fast-paced, Retro, Chaotic

    85%85% of 861 Steam reviews are positive$4.99

Cheaper than Meltdown

From Space

Rid a post-apocalyptic Earth of alien invaders with over-the-top weaponry, solo or with a squad of four.

67%67% of 1,429 Steam reviews are positive$2.99

Square Heroes

Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons.

85%85% of 92 Steam reviews are positive$3.89

Entropy Survivors

Control a melee mech and its sharpshooting frog rider at the same time in a colorful bullet heaven roguelike.

79%79% of 496 Steam reviews are positive33Players online now: 33$3.49

Final Exam

Jump into the frenzied action and the whacky humor of a pure 2.5D side-scroller!

85%85% of 861 Steam reviews are positive$4.99

It came from space and ate our brains

It came from space and ate our brains is a unique Arcade top-down shooter.

79%79% of 167 Steam reviews are positive$2.49

Heavy Weapon Deluxe

It's shoot-'em-up arcade action at its best! Use an incredible assortment of heavy artillery to blast away enemy tanks and planes, and fight your…

86%86% of 431 Steam reviews are positive2Players online now: 2$4.99

SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising

Fight the Machine Legion in fast tactical runs, ejecting magazines and building wild loadouts, alone or with a friend in online co-op.

94%94% of 10,146 Steam reviews are positive137Players online now: 137$4.99

BULLET PARTY

The party co-op shoot ’em up! Become the king of the night club! Go alone or group your friends! Shoot the party crashers down!

95%95% of 73 Steam reviews are positive$0.49

Major Mayhem

Arcade cover shooter inspired by Time Crisis, Metal Slug and 80's action heros!

90%90% of 84 Steam reviews are positive$4.99

Madballs in Babo:Invasion

Now with cross-platform multiplayer! PC vs. Mac at last.

84%84% of 207 Steam reviews are positive$4.99

Alien Attack

You are a space trooper. Your crew finished the cleaning mission and left you alone by accident. Now you are surrounded by aliens.

82%82% of 182 Steam reviews are positive$1.99

Burgers

Experience the story of a small group of German soldiers sent to a small town to investigate strange activities.

61%61% of 57 Steam reviews are positive$0.99

Hidden gems like Meltdown

Monday Meltdown

Fast. Bloody. 8-Player Mayhem. Dominate. Taunt. Repeat. Free. No strings attached. Ever.

95%95% of 121 Steam reviews are positiveFree

Toaster Arena

A fast multiplayer arena shooter where advanced movement, absurd weapons and customizable characters carry every match.

90%90% of 807 Steam reviews are positive10Players online now: 10Free

Banzai Escape 2: Subterranean

Clear underground tunnels as a clone sister, grabbing randomized guns and wild builds on fast runs you can play solo or with a friend.

80%80% of 1,126 Steam reviews are positive21Players online now: 21Free

Mycopunk

Cut through fungal aliens as a robot reject hired by the SAXON corporation.

88%88% of 4,858 Steam reviews are positive1.4KPlayers online now: 1,350$14.99

Greedland

A top-down roguelike where hordes of aliens charge in and your firepower never stops growing.

83%83% of 2,985 Steam reviews are positive20Players online now: 20$12.99

Alien Hominid Invasion

Invade Earth with up to four players, blasting agents and mutating across randomly built city blocks.

88%88% of 1,570 Steam reviews are positive5Players online now: 5$19.99

MULLET MADJACK

Shoot your way up a robot billionaire's tower before your heartbeat runs out, one frantic floor at a time.

97%97% of 8,354 Steam reviews are positive23Players online now: 23$12.99

Entropy Survivors

Control a melee mech and its sharpshooting frog rider at the same time in a colorful bullet heaven roguelike.

79%79% of 496 Steam reviews are positive33Players online now: 33$3.49

CyberCorp

Brutal fast-paced isometric Co-op Loot Shooter in Cyberpunk world. Equipment-based combos. Exotic Weapons and Armor. Easy to start, hard to master.

75%75% of 360 Steam reviews are positive$14.99

Section 13

Unravel a thrilling sci-fi mystery in this action-packed twin-stick roguelite shooter.

71%71% of 773 Steam reviews are positive4Players online now: 4$19.99

Hellbreach: Vegas

Hellbreach: Vegas is a Wave-based First-Person Shooter for 1-4 players, made with passion by a one man dev team!

74%74% of 508 Steam reviews are positive$14.99

Arcadegeddon

Team up with up to three friends to purge a virus from a super game and save the last local arcade.

76%76% of 1,026 Steam reviews are positive5Players online now: 5Free

Newest games like Meltdown

Mycopunk

Cut through fungal aliens as a robot reject hired by the SAXON corporation.

88%88% of 4,858 Steam reviews are positive1.4KPlayers online now: 1,350$14.99

Lunar Drifter

Lunar Drifter is an Arcade First Person Shooter, your mission is to tear, blast, and crush an entire legion as fast as possible within the time limit.

87%87% of 90 Steam reviews are positive1Players online now: 1$14.99

Banzai Escape 2: Subterranean

Clear underground tunnels as a clone sister, grabbing randomized guns and wild builds on fast runs you can play solo or with a friend.

80%80% of 1,126 Steam reviews are positive21Players online now: 21Free

Monday Meltdown

Fast. Bloody. 8-Player Mayhem. Dominate. Taunt. Repeat. Free. No strings attached. Ever.

95%95% of 121 Steam reviews are positiveFree

Greedland

A top-down roguelike where hordes of aliens charge in and your firepower never stops growing.

83%83% of 2,985 Steam reviews are positive20Players online now: 20$12.99

Section 13

Unravel a thrilling sci-fi mystery in this action-packed twin-stick roguelite shooter.

71%71% of 773 Steam reviews are positive4Players online now: 4$19.99

CyberCorp

Brutal fast-paced isometric Co-op Loot Shooter in Cyberpunk world. Equipment-based combos. Exotic Weapons and Armor. Easy to start, hard to master.

75%75% of 360 Steam reviews are positive$14.99

Zombieville USA 3D

Grab a weapon, mow down cartoon zombies in the suburbs, and keep going until the waves win.

92%92% of 2,195 Steam reviews are positive11Players online now: 11$9.99

Toaster Arena

A fast multiplayer arena shooter where advanced movement, absurd weapons and customizable characters carry every match.

90%90% of 807 Steam reviews are positive10Players online now: 10Free

Entropy Survivors

Control a melee mech and its sharpshooting frog rider at the same time in a colorful bullet heaven roguelike.

79%79% of 496 Steam reviews are positive33Players online now: 33$3.49

Hellbreach: Vegas

Hellbreach: Vegas is a Wave-based First-Person Shooter for 1-4 players, made with passion by a one man dev team!

74%74% of 508 Steam reviews are positive$14.99

RIPOUT

Ripout is an online Co-Op horror FPS that will have players fight their way through procedurally generated derelict ships filled with mutants…

65%65% of 786 Steam reviews are positive$19.99