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Games like SYNTHETIK 2

If SYNTHETIK 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising, Space Show edition 17 and Scrappage — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its brutal difficulty rewards mastery, challenging and stressful. 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 SYNTHETIK 2: SYNTHETIK 2 is a unrelenting tactical-shooter rogue-lite. Play alone or with friends. Loot powerful tech. Experience the next level in gun-play. Upgrade your androids to rival the machine gods!

2021ActionIndieEarly Access19.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Flow Fire Games
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Players who liked SYNTHETIK 2 also play

Steam players who put hours into SYNTHETIK 2 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. SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Top pick for SYNTHETIK 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

    2018ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Space Show edition 17

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for SYNTHETIK 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Space Show is an explosive space shoot’em up blending fast-paced arcade action with roguelite progression. Destroy waves of asteroids, battle enemy fleets, and defend Earth in an endless war where only survival… and glory matter!

    2026ActionIndieSteam ↗
  3. Scrappage

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Third-strongest match for SYNTHETIK 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    In this unforgiving rogue-lite twin stick shooter, death awaits you behind every corner. Fight your way through hordes of monsters, eliminate bosses and loot their valuable items and body parts. With them you can enhance your own body, unlock powerful skills and create your own unique builds.

    2023ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Romanticized Dreams of a Post-Apocalyptic Cowpoke

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for SYNTHETIK 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Romanticized Dreams of a Post-Apocalyptic Cowpoke is a top down action shooter with randomly generated loot, levels, and enemies. Find unique weapons and upgrades to blast, explode, laser, and kick your way through an army of dastardly bandits!

    2024ActionIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Uber Destruction

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for SYNTHETIK 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Uber Destruction is a side-scrolling roguelike top-down shooter. loot chests, gather insane weapons and unique upgrades to battle the relentless hoards of foes. You can also embrace the action online with friends, or in local co-op mode. Destroy your way to victory!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Kill the Reaper

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for SYNTHETIK 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Grim Reaper's perfect vacations was interrupted. Zombies wants revenge and now all hell breaks loose. Hold back armies of the dead and find out, how long does it take to Kill the Reaper?

    2024ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Sharded World

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Ranked #7 for SYNTHETIK 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Sharded World is a reversed bullet hell, rogue-lite, ARPG game combining simple gameplay and great rpg progression. Each level has its own unique features and challenges. Upgradable characters, weapons and orbs. Challenges, daily quests, and leaderboards. Fight, get stronger and defeat the Lich!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for SYNTHETIK 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    An action roguelike co-op dungeon crawler set in a lovecraftian universe.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to SYNTHETIK 2

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.

  1. HELLDIVERS™ 2

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SYNTHETIK 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with SYNTHETIK 2.

    The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

    2024Action39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. OTXO

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SYNTHETIK 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Enter an inexplicable, abstract mansion to rescue a loved one in this fast-paced, brutal, and dark roguelite filled with precise but savage gunplay and time-bending slow motion. Face your inner demons and unveil the secrets of the Mansion.

    2023ActionSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Binding of Isaac

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Reviewers of SYNTHETIK 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Neon Chrome

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SYNTHETIK 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?

    2016ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. RUINER

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Reviewers of SYNTHETIK 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

    2017ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. RogueLite

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SYNTHETIK 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    'RogueLite' is a simple randomly generated dungeon that was inspired by classic RPGs, complete with 100 floors, over 200 treasures to find and 70 monsters to hunt, and 6 playable classes plus 6 unlockable classes.

    2018IndieRPGCasualSteam ↗
  7. Marsmare: Alienation

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SYNTHETIK 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Marsmare: Alienation is a thrilling adventure of an earthling kidnapped by malevolent aliens. Improve your gear and gain new abilities as you progress through the game. Encounter numerous enemies such as Martians, robotic spiders, space slugs and flying drones.

    2024ActionIndieEarly Access1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Section 13

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Reviewers of SYNTHETIK 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Unravel a thrilling sci-fi mystery in this action-packed twin-stick roguelite shooter. Select your load-out, stack up temporary and persistent upgrades, and delve into the depths of a subterranean base, either alone or in a group of up to 3 players.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SYNTHETIK 2 at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SYNTHETIK 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under SYNTHETIK 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SYNTHETIK 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SYNTHETIK 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SYNTHETIK 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SYNTHETIK 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with SYNTHETIK 2.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SYNTHETIK 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SYNTHETIK 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with SYNTHETIK 2.

    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 ↗
  2. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

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

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. DORONKO WANKO

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with SYNTHETIK 2.

    『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

    2024ActionSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!

    2021ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. DOGWALK

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Explore a hand-crafted winter forest as a big adorable dog and a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio.

    2025IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Waves

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    2011ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Shape of Dreams: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SYNTHETIK 2.

    《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about SYNTHETIK 2

Does SYNTHETIK 2 run on Steam Deck?
SYNTHETIK 2 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 SYNTHETIK 2 cost?
SYNTHETIK 2 is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does SYNTHETIK 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — SYNTHETIK 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to SYNTHETIK 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SYNTHETIK 2 are SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising, Space Show edition 17, Scrappage.
Who developed SYNTHETIK 2?
SYNTHETIK 2 was developed by Flow Fire Games.

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 SYNTHETIK 2.

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