Games like Residual
Below are 15 hand-picked alternatives to Residual for fans of action, indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Residual also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from Orangepixel. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Residual: Explore a forgotten galaxy full of different planets, venture deeper into the planet to mine for rare resources, craft items to fix your ship, and discover ancient secrets and life forms. An exploration (survival) game like no other.. Adventure awaits!
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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No Man's Sky
Top pick for Residual fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Residual.
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
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EVERSPACE™
Second-strongest match for Residual fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Residual.
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
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Void Crew
Third-strongest match for Residual fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Residual.
Void Crew is a Chaotic, Co-op Roguelite game for 1 to 6 players: Outfit your spaceship and crew for thrilling quests, brave fierce enemies in Space Battles... and try not to panic!
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Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
Ranked #4 for Residual fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Residual.
Hyperjump into the dark recesses of space with Genesis Alpha One - a roguelike FPS where you must build, maintain and navigate your ship through a galaxy filled with hostile alien and human threats. Explore, create and survive the militarized space race in order to secure humanity’s future.
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Breathedge
Ranked #5 for Residual fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Residual.
Survive in outer space! Together with your immortal chicken, discover the truth behind your sudden spaceship crash. Craft tools, pilot vehicles, and even control space stations to survive and explore the wreckage.
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Starbound
Ranked #6 for Residual fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Residual.
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
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The Flame in the Flood
Ranked #7 for Residual fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Residual.
A rogue-like river journey through the backwaters of a forgotten post-societal America. Forage, craft, evade predators.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Orangepixel, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Gunslugs 2
Another title from Orangepixel, the studio behind Residual. Shares Action and Indie with Residual.
The Black Duck Army is back—bigger, badder, and armed with alien tech! In Gunslugs 2, chaos reigns as you blast through tanks, choppers, giant robots, and hordes of relentless minions. This action-packed, over-the-top run-and-gun adventure is a wild tribute to classic 80s and 90s action movies.
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Heroes of Loot
Another title from Orangepixel, the studio behind Residual. Shares Action and Adventure with Residual.
A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!
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Space Grunts
Another title from Orangepixel, the studio behind Residual. Shares Action and Indie with Residual.
A turn-based game on a planet outpost - with no waiting between turns! Play it at the speed of an arcade game, or take your time and think about your next step.. no matter how fast you take your turn, it might be your last!
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Gunslugs
Another title from Orangepixel, the studio behind Residual. Shares Action and Indie with Residual.
Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!
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Heroes of Loot 2
Another title from Orangepixel, the studio behind Residual. Shares Adventure with Residual.
Control multiple heroes at once in this dungeon-crawling action adventure RPG, a mix of classic 80's Gauntlet-action and quests.
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Ashworld
Another title from Orangepixel, the studio behind Residual. Shares Action and Adventure with Residual.
Fight, scavenge, and survive in Ashworld, a post-apocalyptic open world filled with danger. Explore the desolate Ragelands, battle ruthless Ragers, and fend off night-stalking Skellies. Drive, craft, and strategize to endure this unforgiving wasteland where every resource matters.
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Meganoid
Another title from Orangepixel, the studio behind Residual. Shares Action with Residual.
Meganoid is a brutal, fast-paced platformer where every descent into its ever-shifting spaceship is a new challenge. Navigate deadly traps, outsmart security drones, and discover powerful upgrades to reshape how you play. Will you rush to survive, or risk it all to uncover its deepest secrets?
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Gunslugs : Rogue Tactics
Another title from Orangepixel, the studio behind Residual. Shares Action and Indie with Residual.
Grab your bandana and get ready for Gunslugs : Rogue Tactics! Sneak, shoot, and explode your way through ever-changing enemy strongholds in this rogue-lite stealth-action mashup. Go full-on Commando or channel your inner Snake—just make it out alive. No mission ever plays the same twice!
Frequently asked about Residual
- How much does Residual cost?
- Residual is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Residual?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Residual are No Man's Sky, EVERSPACE™, Void Crew.
- Who developed Residual?
- Residual was developed by Orangepixel and published by Orangepixel, HandyGames.
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