Rank 01Games like UFO 50
- 31 games
- Updated Nov 9, 2026
Players who liked UFO 50 also play
The closest matches to UFO 50: Spelunky, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, HUNTDOWN, and Jamestown. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same retro mood as UFO 50.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Same nostalgic mood as UFO 50.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
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HUNTDOWN
Why this: Shares pixel art with UFO 50.
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Mega City Force
Why this: Also 1980s and Rogue-like, like UFO 50.
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Mossmouth
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 9
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 6,366 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 91
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Creative and unique game designs
- Polished retro aesthetics
- Variety of genres
- Nostalgic
- Retro
- Whimsical
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Reviewers mention these as similar to UFO 50
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.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Why this: Same retro mood as UFO 50.
Spelunky 2
Why this: Shares procedural generation with UFO 50.
VVVVVV
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as UFO 50.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below UFO 50 at current Steam store prices.
Super Hydorah
Why this: Same retro mood as UFO 50.
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!
Why this: Shares procedural generation with UFO 50.
Tiny Rogues
Why this: Also 1980s and Rogue-like, like UFO 50.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Spelunky
Why this: Shares procedural generation with UFO 50.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Why this: Same retro mood as UFO 50.
HUNTDOWN
Why this: Shares pixel art with UFO 50.
Mega City Force
Why this: Also 1980s and Rogue-like, like UFO 50.
About UFO 50
The closest matches to UFO 50: Spelunky, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, HUNTDOWN, and Jamestown. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If UFO 50 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Spelunky, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove and Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as nostalgic, retro and whimsical, and single out its pixel art and procedural generation. 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.
UFO 50 is a massive collection of 50 retro-styled games developed and published by Mossmouth in 2024, available for $24.99 USD and verified on Steam Deck. Spanning action, strategy, adventure, RPG, and other genres, the collection features pixel-art visuals, two-button controls, procedural generation, and self-imposed technical limitations reminiscent of 8-bit hardware. Reviewers and players describe the games as featuring creative and unique designs, polished retro aesthetics, and impressive variety across genres. The collection includes both single-player and local multiplayer options, with a challenging difficulty curve suited to sit-down sessions. It holds a Metacritic score of 91 and maintains 95% positive reviews from 6,366 Steam users.
About UFO 50: UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.
Is UFO 50 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 6,366 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 10).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 29 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Creative and unique game designs
- Polished retro aesthetics
- Variety of genres
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I lowkey shouldn't have bought this game; it was foolish of me to forget that I get unimaginably bored while playing NES games”
“I definitely had fun playing the many games of UFO 50, but it's one of those games I clearly should have watched reviews before buying. Out of the 50 games, there were maybe only 5 that I liked, and only 2 that I liked enough to complete…”
People who play it also play: Spelunky, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
Frequently asked about UFO 50
Can I run it?
Is UFO 50 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — UFO 50 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 UFO 50 cost?
UFO 50 is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does UFO 50 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — UFO 50 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to UFO 50?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside UFO 50 are Spelunky, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration.
Who developed UFO 50?
UFO 50 was developed by Mossmouth.