Rank 01Games like 1976 - Back to midway
- 26 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked 1976 - Back to midway also play
The closest matches to 1976 - Back to midway: Operation Warcade VR, Metro Awakening, After the Fall®, Yars: Recharged, and Pinball FX Classic VR. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Cinematic and Shoot 'Em Up, like 1976.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- 2024
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Yars: Recharged
Why this: Shares high score chasing and power up collection with 1976.
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Pinball FX Classic VR
Why this: Same retro mood as 1976.
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Radiant Silvergun
Why this: Shares high score chasing with 1976.
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BattleGroupVR
Why this: Shares ship upgrading with 1976.
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Ivanovich Games
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 31
- 87% of 93 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Captures the arcade spirit of 1942 and 1943
- High score chasing feels rewarding
- Power ups and ship upgrades add replayability
- Immersive
- Lighthearted
- Nostalgic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below 1976 - Back to midway at current Steam store prices.
House of the Dying Sun
Why this: Also Space Sim and VR, like 1976.
Space War: Infinity
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like 1976.
Rigid Force Alpha
Why this: Shares power up collection with 1976.
Rez Infinite
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as 1976.
God's Trigger
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and 2.5D, like 1976.
The Bug Butcher
Why this: Shares high score chasing and power up collection with 1976.
RUSH
Why this: Same immersive mood as 1976.
Lethal VR
Why this: Same retro mood as 1976.
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Why this: Shares power up collection with 1976.
Altitude
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like 1976.
Chicken Invaders Universe
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like 1976.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Ivanovich Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Why this: Same lighthearted mood as 1976.
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Why this: Same immersive mood as 1976.
About 1976 - Back to midway
The closest matches to 1976 - Back to midway: Operation Warcade VR, Metro Awakening, After the Fall®, Yars: Recharged, and Pinball FX Classic VR. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If 1976 - Back to midway is your kind of game, the closest matches are Operation Warcade VR, Metro Awakening and After the Fall® — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as immersive, lighthearted and nostalgic, and single out its high score chasing and immersion zones. 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 1976 - Back to midway: Are you ready to travel back in time to 1943 and relive the excitement of classic arcade dogfights? Now, thanks to Virtual Reality, you’re about to discover a new level of immersion and spectacularity, while retaining the original essence and fun.
Is 1976 - Back to midway worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 93 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 50% off, now $7.49 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Captures the arcade spirit of 1942 and 1943
- High score chasing feels rewarding
- Power ups and ship upgrades add replayability
- Simple controls make it easy to pick up
People who play it also play: Operation Warcade VR, Metro Awakening, After the Fall®
Frequently asked about 1976 - Back to midway
Can I run it?
Does 1976 - Back to midway work on Steam Deck?
1976 - Back to midway is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does 1976 - Back to midway cost?
1976 - Back to midway is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to 1976 - Back to midway?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside 1976 - Back to midway are Operation Warcade VR, Metro Awakening, After the Fall®.
Who developed 1976 - Back to midway?
1976 - Back to midway was developed by Ivanovich Games.