Rank 01Games like Biolab Wars
- 21 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Biolab Wars also play
The closest matches to Biolab Wars: Earthion, Hell is Other Demons, Super Time Force Ultra, MDK 2, and Abathor. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Bullet Hell and Side Scroller, like Biolab Wars.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Shares character swapping with Biolab Wars.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
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MDK 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Biolab Wars.
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Abathor
Why this: Shares boss pattern memorization with Biolab Wars.
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Blazing Chrome
Why this: Same retro mood as Biolab Wars.
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: 2ndBoss
- Price: $4.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 87% of 45 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- 8 bit pixel art visuals pop with color
- Forgiving health system with credits
- Synthwave soundtrack is ear candy
- Atmospheric
- Funny
- Intense
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Biolab Wars
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Savage Halloween
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Biolab Wars.
Double Dragon Trilogy
Why this: Shares weapon pickups with Biolab Wars.
Mega Man Legacy Collection
Why this: Also 1990's and Side Scroller, like Biolab Wars.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Biolab Wars at current Steam store prices.
Space Elite Force
Why this: Shares boss pattern memorization with Biolab Wars.
1 Screen Platformer
Why this: Shares character swapping with Biolab Wars.
Super Hydorah
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Biolab Wars.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Earthion
Why this: Also 1990's and Bullet Hell, like Biolab Wars.
Super Time Force Ultra
Why this: Shares character swapping with Biolab Wars.
Abathor
Why this: Shares boss pattern memorization with Biolab Wars.
Blazing Chrome
Why this: Same retro mood as Biolab Wars.
About Biolab Wars
The closest matches to Biolab Wars: Earthion, Hell is Other Demons, Super Time Force Ultra, MDK 2, and Abathor. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Biolab Wars is your kind of game, the closest matches are Earthion, Hell is Other Demons and Super Time Force Ultra — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, funny and intense, and single out its boss pattern memorization and character swapping. 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.
About Biolab Wars: Inspired by the 8-bit games and by the movies from the 80's, your goal is to blow things up, defeat aliens and fight bizarre bosses in this platformer 2D with classic mechanics.
Is Biolab Wars worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 45 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 2).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 2 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 0.9 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 8 bit pixel art visuals pop with color
- Forgiving health system with credits
- Synthwave soundtrack is ear candy
- Three distinct characters with unique movement
People who play it also play: Earthion, Hell is Other Demons, Super Time Force Ultra
Frequently asked about Biolab Wars
Can I run it?
Is Biolab Wars verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Biolab Wars is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Biolab Wars cost?
Biolab Wars is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Biolab Wars?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Biolab Wars are Earthion, Hell is Other Demons, Super Time Force Ultra.
Who developed Biolab Wars?
Biolab Wars was developed by 2ndBoss.