Rank 01Why this
Also Gore and Violent, like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
- $3.49 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe
- 29 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe also play
The closest matches to Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe: Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures, Devolver Bootleg, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, and Volgarr the Viking. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same nostalgic mood as Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
- $3.49 (Price checked Oct 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
Rank 03Why this
Also Gore and Side Scroller, like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
- $1.49 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
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Cyber Shadow
Why this: Same dark mood as Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
Also Gore and Violent, like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
- 93% of 503 reviews
- 2Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures
Same nostalgic mood as Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
- 89% of 1,940 reviews
- 3Devolver Bootleg
Also Gore and Side Scroller, like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
- 89% of 770 reviews
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- 13Haunted Lands
Also Blood and Side Scroller, like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
- 81% of 118 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: FreakZone Games
- Price: $6.99−30%checked Oct 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 96% of 540 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Humor leans into crude nostalgia
- Parodies classic game design flaws intentionally
- Save points reduce frustration
- Challenging
- Dark
- Funny
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe at current Steam store prices.
Blasphemous
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
Valfaris
Why this: Also Gore and Side Scroller, like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
Haunted Lands
Why this: Also Blood and Side Scroller, like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
NOT A HERO
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Iron Snout
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
Boring Man - Online Tactical Stickman Combat
Why this: Also Side Scroller and Violent, like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Why this: Also Gore and Side Scroller, like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
Cyber Shadow
Why this: Same dark mood as Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
More from FreakZone Games
Other recommendable Steam games by FreakZone Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Spectacular Sparky
Why this: Same funny mood as Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
MANOS: The Hands of Fate ~ Director's Cut
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.
About Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe
The closest matches to Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe: Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures, Devolver Bootleg, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, and Volgarr the Viking. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe is your kind of game, the closest matches are Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures and Devolver Bootleg — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, dark and funny, and single out its difficulty adjustment and parody level design. 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 Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe: Control "The Nerd" in a retro-inspired action platformer! It's two games in one, remixed and rebalanced to bring you the ultimate experience of Nerd Rage. Featuring stylized pixel art inspired by classic games, a highly energetic soundtrack, and challenging levels -- plus a special NEW chapter!
Is Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 540 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 30% off, now $6.99 (checked Oct 3).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Humor leans into crude nostalgia
- Parodies classic game design flaws intentionally
- Save points reduce frustration
- Secret filled levels encourage replay
People who play it also play: Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures, Devolver Bootleg
Frequently asked about Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe
Can I run it?
Is Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe 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 Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe cost?
Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe are Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures, Devolver Bootleg.
Who developed Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe?
Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe was developed by FreakZone Games and published by Retroware.