Rank 01Why this
Shares procedural generation with BroodStar.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Games like BroodStar
- 31 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked BroodStar also play
The closest matches to BroodStar: Operation STEEL, Steredenn: Binary Stars, Stellar Interface, Nova Drift, and Project Starship X. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like BroodStar.
- $12.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Rank 03Why this
Also Perma Death and Rogue-lite, like BroodStar.
- $12.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
- 2016
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Switch 'N' Shoot
Why this: Also Perma Death and Shoot 'Em Up, like BroodStar.
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Gunlocked
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Shoot 'Em Up, like BroodStar.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like BroodStar
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: David Schmidthoffer, Mae Livingston
- Price: $10.99checked Oct 17
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 94% of 77 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- 90s arcade nostalgia with crt filter
- High replayability through unique runs
- Module synergies create unstoppable builds
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Nostalgic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to BroodStar
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.
Monolith
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as BroodStar.
Space Invaders Extreme
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like BroodStar.
Space Aliens Invaders
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like BroodStar.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below BroodStar at current Steam store prices.
Space War: Infinity
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like BroodStar.
Void Scrappers
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like BroodStar.
Neon Chrome
Why this: Shares procedural generation with BroodStar.
Teleglitch: Die More Edition
Why this: Also Perma Death and Rogue-lite, like BroodStar.
Bit Blaster XL
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like BroodStar.
Starward Rogue
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like BroodStar.
GanaBlade
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like BroodStar.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to BroodStar, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Waves
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like BroodStar.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why this: Shares procedural generation with BroodStar.
Chicken Invaders Universe
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like BroodStar.
Evil Egg
Why this: Also Perma Death and Top-Down Shooter, like BroodStar.
Skillshot City
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like BroodStar.
Echoes+
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like BroodStar.
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Rogue-like, like BroodStar.
Gatekeeper: Infinity
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like BroodStar.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Operation STEEL
Why this: Shares procedural generation with BroodStar.
Nova Drift
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like BroodStar.
Ziggurat
Why this: Also Perma Death and Rogue-lite, like BroodStar.
Gunlocked
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Shoot 'Em Up, like BroodStar.
About BroodStar
The closest matches to BroodStar: Operation STEEL, Steredenn: Binary Stars, Stellar Interface, Nova Drift, and Project Starship X. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If BroodStar is your kind of game, the closest matches are Operation STEEL, Steredenn: Binary Stars and Stellar Interface — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and nostalgic, and single out its modifiers and module 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 BroodStar: BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Is BroodStar worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 77 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $10.99 (checked Oct 17).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 90s arcade nostalgia with crt filter
- High replayability through unique runs
- Module synergies create unstoppable builds
- Procedural modifiers and events keep runs fresh
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I feel like this game would have been better as a regular shmup. The research tree is incredibly bland (full of 1 and 2% increases to random things). Multiple games I found zero upgrades to my primary weapon so the runs just felt boring”
People who play it also play: Operation STEEL, Steredenn: Binary Stars, Stellar Interface
Frequently asked about BroodStar
Can I run it?
Does BroodStar run on Steam Deck?
BroodStar is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does BroodStar cost?
BroodStar is listed on Steam at 10.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to BroodStar?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside BroodStar are Operation STEEL, Steredenn: Binary Stars, Stellar Interface.
Who developed BroodStar?
BroodStar was developed by David Schmidthoffer, Mae Livingston and published by David Schmidthoffer.