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Games like Neptunia Shooter

If Neptunia Shooter is your kind of game, the closest matches are Deathsmiles, Earthion and BLUE REVOLVER — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, hypnotic and intense. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Neptunia Shooter: Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.

2019Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Idea Factory International
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Steam players who put hours into Neptunia Shooter also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Deathsmiles

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Neptunia Shooter.

    Top pick for Neptunia Shooter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

    2016ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Earthion

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Neptunia Shooter.

    Second-strongest match for Neptunia Shooter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.

    2025Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. BLUE REVOLVER

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Neptunia Shooter.

    Third-strongest match for Neptunia Shooter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

    2016ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Blazing Chrome

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Neptunia Shooter.

    Ranked #4 for Neptunia Shooter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    2019ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. ProtoCorgi

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Neptunia Shooter.

    Ranked #5 for Neptunia Shooter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!

    2023ActionIndie6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Mirage Feathers

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Neptunia Shooter.

    Ranked #6 for Neptunia Shooter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」

    2024ActionIndie2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. DRAINUS

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Neptunia Shooter.

    Ranked #7 for Neptunia Shooter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

    2022ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Neptunia Shooter.

    Ranked #8 for Neptunia Shooter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

    2015Action12.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Neptunia Shooter at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Neptunia Shooter on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Neptunia Shooter on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Neptunia Shooter on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Neptunia Shooter on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Neptunia Shooter on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Neptunia Shooter on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Battlefront (Classic, 2004)

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Neptunia Shooter on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Fight the greatest battles in the STAR WARS universe any way you want to. The choice is yours.

    2019Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Kill It With Fire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Neptunia Shooter on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation2.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Deathsmiles

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Neptunia Shooter.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

    2016ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Earthion

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Neptunia Shooter.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.

    2025Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. BLUE REVOLVER

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Neptunia Shooter.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

    2016ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Blazing Chrome

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Neptunia Shooter.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    2019ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. ProtoCorgi

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Neptunia Shooter.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!

    2023ActionIndie6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. DRAINUS

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Neptunia Shooter.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Neptunia Shooter.

    This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

    2022ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Neptunia Shooter

Does Neptunia Shooter run on Steam Deck?
Neptunia Shooter is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Neptunia Shooter cost?
Neptunia Shooter is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Neptunia Shooter?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Neptunia Shooter are Deathsmiles, Earthion, BLUE REVOLVER.
Who developed Neptunia Shooter?
Neptunia Shooter was developed by Idea Factory International.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Neptunia Shooter.

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