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Games like G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout

If G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ultra Strikers, SurvivalEXtreme and Five-Finger Gunslinger — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its nostalgic 80s cartoon vibe, retro comic style cutscenes and funny. 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 G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout: G.I. Joe and Cobra are back! G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is a classic team-based third-person shooter where you play as your favorite characters from Team G.I. Joe and Team Cobra.

2020ActionDeck VerifiedWindowsby IguanaBee, Fair Play Labs
G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout — Steam game cover
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Nostalgic 80s cartoon vibePlay as both joes and cobraRetro comic style cutscenesFunnyLightheartedNostalgic

Players who liked G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout also play

Steam players who put hours into G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout 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. Ultra Strikers

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Jump into this fast paced 3 v. 3 Sports Shooter, where goals meet gunfire. Race for the ball, shoot your opponents, and score goals to win. Compete as powerful strikers to dominate the league. Join us in the arena now!

    ActionSportsFree To PlaySteam ↗
  2. SurvivalEXtreme

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Enter a world devastated by the 2050 apocalypse. Fifty years later, humanity has returned… The war to reclaim Earth has begun, and only the bravest will be able to face the demons that now rule it. The world has fallen. Now it's your turn to rise.

    2023ActionIndieMassively Multiplayer34.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Five-Finger Gunslinger

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Five-Finger Gunslinger is a third-person online arena-battle game where players compete against their friends to become the most popular kid in the west.

    2020ActionIndieCasualFreeSteam ↗
  4. Cymatically Muffed

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Don't you hate it when you wake up and some scientist has experimented on you and stolen your headphones? Muffed is a fast-paced shooter where you and your friends can find that guy and make him pay. Or fight everyone you know in split screen PvP for up to 16 players!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Ranked #5 for G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.

    2024Action49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Black & White Bushido

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Ranked #7 for G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Black & White Bushido is a 1-4 player stealth-em-up arena brawl. Choose between the light and the shadow in three challenging game modes. Hide with camouflage, throw shurikens and drop smoke bombs to beat your friends locally or online.

    2015ActionSteam ↗
  8. Overgrowth

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Feel like the star of a martial arts film in Overgrowth, as you jump, kick, throw, and slash your way to victory. Free the rabbits from their evil overlords in the main story, then play through the prequel story, and finally, try out nine years of mods developed by the community, or create your own!

    2017ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

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

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Lab

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. 93, Kuindzhi

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Kuindzhi, 93 is an atmospheric first-person narrative vignette about an 18-year-old boy from Donbas. The story takes us to March 2022, when the world changed forever — into a space where the past, fears, and doubts find their voice.

    2026IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

More from IguanaBee

Other recommendable Steam games by IguanaBee, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. What Lies in the Multiverse

    WHY THIS

    Another title from IguanaBee, the studio behind G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    A bombastic puzzle platformer about worlds turned inside out. Shift dimensions at the push of a button, solve brain-twisting logistical riddles, and race through the wilds of the multiverse in a bleakly hilarious (and hilariously bleak) story where everything you know can turn on a dime.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Skull Island: Rise of Kong

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Another title from IguanaBee, the studio behind G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Embark on a quest to avenge the death of your parents at the hands of the alpha predator: Gaw. Conquer waves of primal beasts and defeat the minions of your arch-nemesis. Traverse the mysterious island and uncover secrets as you encounter swamps, waterfalls, jungle, and skullite-filled caves.

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Headsnatchers

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Another title from IguanaBee, the studio behind G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Hold onto your head with Headsnatchers, a stupidly hectic up-to-4-player local and online multiplayer party-game where you snatch your friends’ heads to come out victorious. Because, let’s face it, you’ll do anything to win.

    2019ActionSportsIndie2.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Little League World Series Baseball 2022

    WHY THIS

    Another title from IguanaBee, the studio behind G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Little League World Series Baseball 2022 allows you to Pitch, Slide, Slam, and Rally your way to Williamsport-glory as you compete to become the World Series CHAMPION of Little League®!

    2022Sports49.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. What Lies in the Multiverse - Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Another title from IguanaBee, the studio behind G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Experience the first hour What Lies in The Multiverse. A bombastic puzzle platformer about worlds turned inside out. Shift dimensions at the push of a button, solve brain-twisting logistical riddles, and race through the wilds of the multiverse in a bleakly & hilarious story.

    2022ActionIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  6. The Amazing Crackpots Club!

    WHY THIS

    Another title from IguanaBee, the studio behind G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    A spellslinging dueling game for up to 4 players. Choose among seven cracked mages and use their unique abilities to shoot down your opponent’s magical flask while defending yours! Destroy your friends (and loved ones) in local or online modes!

    2026ActionSportsIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.

    2024Action49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Overgrowth

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

    Feel like the star of a martial arts film in Overgrowth, as you jump, kick, throw, and slash your way to victory. Free the rabbits from their evil overlords in the main story, then play through the prequel story, and finally, try out nine years of mods developed by the community, or create your own!

    2017ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout

Is G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
Does G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout 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 G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout are Ultra Strikers, SurvivalEXtreme, Five-Finger Gunslinger.
Who developed G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout?
G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout was developed by IguanaBee, Fair Play Labs and published by GameMill Entertainment.

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 G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

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