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Games like Destructivator 2

If Destructivator 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Animal Kostume, Downwell and Full Moon Rush — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, intense and nostalgic. 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 Destructivator 2: A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

2020ActionIndie5.99 USDWindowsby Pug Fugly Games
Destructivator 2 — Steam game cover
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Fair but brutal difficulty curveHigh skill ceiling hidden in simple controlsRetro aesthetic with modern polishChallengingIntenseNostalgic

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Steam players who put hours into Destructivator 2 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. Animal Kostume

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Destructivator 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    No talk, compadre. It's Animal Kostume time! Follow kroc-boy in his path to overcome a series of difficult levels in this hardcore 2D platformer with a lot of enemies, bullets and surprises.

    2023ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Downwell

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Destructivator 2.

    Second-strongest match for Destructivator 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Full Moon Rush

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Destructivator 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.

    2023ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Rolling Bird

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Destructivator 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Rolling Bird is a retro arcade shooter, heavily inspired by Namco's 1986 classic 'Rolling Thunder'.

    2018ActionIndieFree To Play0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. GIGANTIC ARMY

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Destructivator 2.

    Ranked #5 for Destructivator 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Side-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator / Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS.

    2014ActionIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Jets'n'Guns Gold

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Destructivator 2.

    Ranked #6 for Destructivator 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.

    2014ActionIndie7.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Guns of Fury

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Destructivator 2.

    Ranked #7 for Destructivator 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. CrushBorgs

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Destructivator 2.

    Ranked #8 for Destructivator 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    "Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.

    2022ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Destructivator 2

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Contrast

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Destructivator 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Destructivator 2.

    CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.

    2013IndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Secret Agent

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Destructivator 2.

    Reviewers of Destructivator 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Destructivator 2.

    You are agent 006 - top agent of the government's secret organization committed to protecting the world against terrorists and power-mad criminals. Your mission: to parachute into a high -security island outpost and secure the plans to the ultimate satellite laser weapon, which was recently stolen from the government.

    2014Action4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Alien Death Mob

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Destructivator 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!

    2021ActionIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Secret Agent

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Destructivator 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    The family of our protagonist -- Mikage Jin -- are descendants of a line of ninjas responsible for national security since the Edo era. Jin was born and raised to follow in the footsteps of his secret agent mother as a ninja in training. He's been ordered to infiltrate Touka Academy undercover...

    2023AdventureCasual24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Destructivator 2 at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Destructivator 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Destructivator 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Destructivator 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Destructivator 2.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Destructivator 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Destructivator 2.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Destructivator 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Destructivator 2.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Destructivator 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Destructivator 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Destructivator 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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. Shares Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Destructivator 2.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Destructivator 2.

    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.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Destructivator 2.

    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 ↗
  8. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Destructivator 2.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Destructivator 2

How much does Destructivator 2 cost?
Destructivator 2 is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Destructivator 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Destructivator 2 are Animal Kostume, Downwell, Full Moon Rush.
Who developed Destructivator 2?
Destructivator 2 was developed by Pug Fugly Games and published by Thalamus Digital.

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 Destructivator 2.

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