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Games like Antecrypt

Below are 12 hand-picked alternatives to Antecrypt for fans of action, indie, 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 Antecrypt 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, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Antecrypt: Save mankind's last hard-drive with your rechargeable laser-beam in this tight single-stick top-down shooter!

2023ActionIndie5.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOS · Linuxby PUNKCAKE Délicieux
Antecrypt — Steam game cover

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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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    Devastator — Steam game cover

    Devastator

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

    Devastator is a retro-modern arcade twin-stick shooter. Featuring spectacular, fluid visuals (with 4k and 120hz+ support), heart-pounding music and sound, and intuitive, intense, and varied gameplay, Devastator is the ultimate twin-stick shooter for people who love twin-stick shooters!

    2022Action6.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Blast Them All — Steam game cover

    Blast Them All

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

    Reload your weapon, the show's about to start! Blast Them All is a wave-based twin stick shooter where you face endless hordes of hungry zombies. Use your agility, pick up weapons and activate traps to defend yourself, build up your strength, collect points and reach the top of the leaderboard!

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
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    QUICKN — Steam game cover

    QUICKN

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

    Shoot, blast and slash your opponents to win this dynamic top-down shooter in luscious neon colors.

    2024ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    ULTRABUGS — Steam game cover

    ULTRABUGS

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

    Vlambeer's ULTRABUGS is a fast-paced high-score game in which you fight endless space bugs that split up into MORE space bugs as you fight and defeat them.

    ActionIndieSteam ↗
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    Waves — Steam game cover

    Waves

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

    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 ↗
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    Sektori — Steam game cover

    Sektori

    Ranked #6 for Antecrypt fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Antecrypt.

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    2025Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Kill The Crows — Steam game cover

    Kill The Crows

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

    "Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western world. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques.

    2023ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Chippy — Steam game cover

    Chippy

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

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    2019ActionIndie7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

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    Waves — Steam game cover

    Waves

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Antecrypt.

    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 ↗
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    Sektori — Steam game cover

    Sektori

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Antecrypt.

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    2025Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Kill The Crows — Steam game cover

    Kill The Crows

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Antecrypt.

    "Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western world. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques.

    2023ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Chippy — Steam game cover

    Chippy

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Antecrypt.

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    2019ActionIndie7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Antecrypt

Is Antecrypt verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Antecrypt 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 Antecrypt cost?
Antecrypt is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Antecrypt?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Antecrypt are Devastator, Blast Them All, QUICKN.
Who developed Antecrypt?
Antecrypt was developed by PUNKCAKE Délicieux.

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