Rank 01Games like SOL CRESTA
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- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked SOL CRESTA also play
The closest matches to SOL CRESTA: Earthion, The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED], GRADIUS ORIGINS, DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours, and Syder Arcade. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also 1980s and Futuristic, like SOL CRESTA.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
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Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like SOL CRESTA.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Syder Arcade
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Old School, like SOL CRESTA.
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: PlatinumGames Inc.
- Price: $8.99−50%checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 79% of 58 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Deliberate level design with small puzzle elements
- Fighting game style inputs unlock powerful moves
- Formation attacks change shot types and trigger massive specials
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Why this: Same retro mood as SOL CRESTA.
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Why this: Same contemplative mood as SOL CRESTA.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SOL CRESTA at current Steam store prices.
Narita Boy
Why this: Also 1980s and Futuristic, like SOL CRESTA.
Waveform
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like SOL CRESTA.
B.I.O.T.A.
Why this: Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like SOL CRESTA.
Spaceport Hope
Why this: Shares environmental hazards with SOL CRESTA.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to SOL CRESTA, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Chicken Invaders Universe
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Old School, like SOL CRESTA.
PlanetSide 2
Why this: Also War and Futuristic, like SOL CRESTA.
Classic Marathon
Why this: Also Futuristic and Space, like SOL CRESTA.
Echoes+
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like SOL CRESTA.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Earthion
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like SOL CRESTA.
The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]
Why this: Also 1980s and Futuristic, like SOL CRESTA.
GRADIUS ORIGINS
Why this: Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like SOL CRESTA.
More from PlatinumGames Inc.
Other recommendable Steam games by PlatinumGames Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
NieR:Automata™
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as SOL CRESTA.
About SOL CRESTA
The closest matches to SOL CRESTA: Earthion, The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED], GRADIUS ORIGINS, DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours, and Syder Arcade. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If SOL CRESTA is your kind of game, the closest matches are Earthion, The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] and GRADIUS ORIGINS — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its environmental hazards and fighting game inputs. 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 SOL CRESTA: SOL CRESTA, rise like the phoenix and take back the sun! Neo-Classic shooting strikes back! Dock, split, and form up! Pilot 3 fighters and take back the sun from the clutches of evil in this free-form shooting game with the spirit of 80s shooting classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta.
Is SOL CRESTA worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 79% of 58 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 50% off, now $8.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deliberate level design with small puzzle elements
- Fighting game style inputs unlock powerful moves
- Formation attacks change shot types and trigger massive specials
- Retro pixel art with yuzo koshiros iconic soundtrack
People who play it also play: Earthion, The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED], GRADIUS ORIGINS
Frequently asked about SOL CRESTA
Can I run it?
Is SOL CRESTA verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — SOL CRESTA is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does SOL CRESTA cost?
SOL CRESTA is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SOL CRESTA?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SOL CRESTA are Earthion, The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED], GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Who developed SOL CRESTA?
SOL CRESTA was developed by PlatinumGames Inc..