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Games like Metal Swarm Infinity

If Metal Swarm Infinity is your kind of game, the closest matches are Space Pizza Express, GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire and Space War: Infinity — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Metal Swarm Infinity: Enter an ever changing, randomly generated galaxy and battle the Metal Swarm menace in this arcade style shoot 'em up. Blast through hordes of bugs, collect powerups and battle giant bosses as you harvest their power cores to upgrade your ship.

2021ActionIndie4.99 USDWindowsby Andrew Nutter666 Jaggar, George Dutton
Metal Swarm Infinity — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Metal Swarm Infinity 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. Space Pizza Express

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Metal Swarm Infinity fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    A funny arcade space-action game about delivering pizza across the galaxy, where the perks include zero-gravity working conditions and unlimited cheese snacks, and the risks include stolen pizzas, flying hazards, and unhappy intergalactic customers.

    2027ActionSteam ↗
  2. GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire

    WHY THIS

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

    Sci-fi top-down twin-stick shooter with 9 weapons, 3 alts and secret hidden collectibles!

    2020ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Space War: Infinity

    WHY THIS

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

    Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.

    2019ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Astro Fighters 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Metal Swarm Infinity fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    Blast through overwhelming bullet storms, graze enemy fire for massive score boosts, and bend time to survive impossible odds in this intense arcade-inspired vertical shmup. Master unique ships, conquer brutal bosses, and chase the perfect run.

    2026Action9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Lonefield Evacutation Survivor

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Metal Swarm Infinity fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    Lonefield Evacuation Survivor is a... survivor in which you play as a ship facing an alien incursion. Destroy your enemies, collect bolts and upgrade your ship to survive long enough and escape. Play alone or with up to 3 friends in local multiplayer or with Remote Play Together for online gaming.

    2025ActionStrategy1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Ostallian Core

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Metal Swarm Infinity fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    A modern omnidirectional space shooter with colorful retro-style ASCII art and light RPG elements, featuring optional permadeath.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Last Space Guardian

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Metal Swarm Infinity fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Unknown Hero

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Metal Swarm Infinity fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!

    2025ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Metal Swarm Infinity at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Metal Swarm Infinity on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Metal Swarm Infinity on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    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 ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Metal Swarm Infinity on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Metal Swarm Infinity on Steam right now. Shares Action with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    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 ↗
  5. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Metal Swarm Infinity on Steam right now. Shares Action with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Metal Swarm Infinity on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Metal Swarm Infinity on Steam right now. Shares Action with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Metal Swarm Infinity on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    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 ↗
  2. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

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

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

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

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Metal Swarm Infinity.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Metal Swarm Infinity

How much does Metal Swarm Infinity cost?
Metal Swarm Infinity is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Metal Swarm Infinity?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Metal Swarm Infinity are Space Pizza Express, GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire, Space War: Infinity.
Who developed Metal Swarm Infinity?
Metal Swarm Infinity was developed by Andrew Nutter666 Jaggar, George Dutton and published by Andrew Nutter666 Jaggar.

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 Metal Swarm Infinity.

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